Higher Education Finance Consultant, Interim CFO

Summary

Join CampusWorks as a Finance Consultant to support higher education institutions in enhancing their financial operations. Engage in remote or on-site consulting projects, potentially serving as an Interim CFO, leading process reviews, or optimizing ERP systems. These roles offer full-time or contract (1099) opportunities. Collaborate with clients and colleagues to evaluate, design, and implement financial solutions. A hybrid work model may be required with travel to client locations. CampusWorks values collaboration, flexibility, impactful projects, and variety in its contract consultancy opportunities.

Requirements

• Demonstrate the ability to lead organizational change and the full adoption of technology to enable organizational operations and efficiency
• 5+ years’ experience in all aspects of higher education finance is required
• 5+ years’ experience as a CFO, Director of Finance, or Associate Director of Finance in higher education is required
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required
• Experience using any one of the higher education-specific ERP solutions within a college or university financial management setting including, but not limited to: GL/Chart of Accounts, Accrual Accounting, Budgeting, Purchasing, Contracts, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Grants Management, Fixed Assets, Student Payroll, Tax Reporting, Analytics & Reporting
• Solid leadership skills, including facilitating diverse groups, creating consensus building and preparing the organization and individuals for change and ongoing continuous improvement
• Demonstrate superior communication skills and the ability to provide a consultative approach to end clients

Responsibilities

• Serve as Interim CFO or Finance Director and provide day-to-day leadership of the finance department staff
• Conduct accounting, financial reporting, and financial analysis functions while overseeing the daily financial operations of the college or university
• Advise on the development of policies, programs, and procedures governing financial and accounting operations, and prepare financial statements, forecasts, and analyses
• Provide oversight, direction, guidance, and coordination of the current finance projects and priorities
• Assess the efficiency of the finance department
• Provide finance consulting to higher education clients on a variety of finance topics/challenges
• Assist clients in how to best align policy, process, procedures, and personnel to effectively leverage the Finance ERP solution

Preferred Qualifications

CPA or MBA preferred

Benefits

• Collaboration: CampusWorks fosters a collaborative environment where you can work with other talented professionals on projects that align with your interests and expertise
• Flexibility: Whether you have your own business, prefer selective work periods, or seek work-from-home opportunities, we offer flexible assignments to suit your needs and goals
• Impactful Projects: As a partner in our HappyCampus community, you will have access to dynamic and challenging projects, making positive changes for the clients we serve
• Variety: The needs of our clients are likely to vary, adding some diversity to your daily tasks while allowing you to grow a variety of different skills