Higher Education Finance Consultant

Responsibilities

• Serve as Interim CFO or Finance Director providing leadership to finance department staff
• Conduct accounting, financial reporting, and financial analysis functions
• Advise on the development of policies, programs, and procedures governing financial operations
• Oversee daily financial operations, including reconciliations, interim reports, and financial statements
• Provide oversight and coordination of current finance projects and priorities
• Assess the efficiency of the finance departments and recommend improvements
• Support compliance with state and federal grant requirements and institutional policies
• Guide finance system optimization using platforms like Ellucian Banner, Colleague, Workday, or Jenzabar

Requirements

• 5+ years in higher education finance, accounting, or business office leadership
• Prior role as a Controller, CFO, or Director of Finance strongly preferred
• Hands-on experience with higher ed ERP systems (Banner, Colleague, Workday, or Jenzabar)
• Strong understanding of accrual accounting, grants management, AP/AR, tax reporting, and compliance
• Bachelor's degree required
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to work independently

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or MBA
• Previous consulting experience

About the Company

CampusWorks exclusively serves higher education institutions, providing specialized expertise to support the temporary and specialized needs of colleges and universities across the country.