Finance Consultant

Summary

Join Strata Information Group (SIG) as a part-time, remote consultant specializing in Ellucian Banner or Colleague Finance modules. Work closely with college and university finance teams to implement, optimize, and support these systems. This project-based role requires availability during standard U.S. business hours, with occasional travel possible. Consultants will provide functional consulting, training, and support, analyze and optimize business processes, configure and test ERP systems, and troubleshoot issues. The ideal candidate possesses 5+ years of higher education finance experience and hands-on experience with Ellucian Banner or Colleague. SIG offers a competitive hourly rate and a 5% company contribution to a 401k.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in the Higher Education industry, ideally in a Finance related leadership role
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Ellucian Banner or Ellucian Colleague, including Finance module configuration and support
• Proven experience with implementation, optimization, and user support for higher ed financial systems
• Strong understanding of financial operations in higher ed, including accounting, budgeting, and procurement
• Demonstrated ability to enhance business processes and drive operational efficiency
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, customer-focused approach
• Ability to troubleshoot system and functional issues and liaise with technical support as needed
• Availability during standard U.S. business hours and the ability to work flexibly based on project needs

Responsibilities

• Provide functional consulting, training, and support for Ellucian Banner or Colleague Finance modules
• Analyze and optimize business processes related to general accounting, budgeting, purchasing, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting
• Configure and test ERP systems to meet institutional requirements
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand challenges, define goals, and recommend improvements aligned with industry best practices
• Leverage ERP tools to enhance and automate financial processes within higher education institutions
• Troubleshoot functional and technical issues and assist in maintaining data integrity
• Provide end-user training, documentation, and support for software usage and upgrades
• Coordinate with internal and external teams to ensure timely and successful project delivery
• Stay current on trends in higher education finance and ERP solutions and share recommendations with clients

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing project-based consulting engagements
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation
• Ability to travel occasionally for on-site client work

Benefits

5% company contribution to 401k