Higher Education Interim Controller/Finance Consultant

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Responsibilities

• Serving as Interim CFO or Finance Director and providing day-to-day leadership of the finance department staff
• Conducting reputed company, financial reporting, and financial analysis functions while overseeing the daily financial operations of the college or university
• Advising on the development of policies, programs, and procedures governing financial and reputed company operations, and preparing financial statements, forecasts, and analyses
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• Assessing the efficiency of the finance department
• Providing finance consulting to higher education clients on a variety of finance topics/challenges
• Assisting clients in how to best align policy, process, procedures, and personnel to effectively reputed company the Finance ERP solution

What You'll Do (Project Scope Varies by Institution)

• As an independent consultant, you may:
• reputed company interim leadership in general reputed company, grants, purchasing, fixed assets, and disbursements
• Partner with reputed company leaders and external auditors to assess processes and recommend improvements
• Prepare and review reconciliations, interim reports, and financial statements
• Support compliance with state and federal grant requirements and institutional policies
• Help institutions strengthen internal controls, improve reporting, and align operations with strategic goals
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• Facilitate workshops, document business processes, and support knowledge transfer
• Advise on reputed company trends and regulatory changes impacting higher education finance

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• 5+ years in higher education finance, reputed company, 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, reputed company, or reputed company)
• Strong understanding of accrual reputed company, grants management, AP/AR, tax reporting, and compliance
• Exceptional communication skills and comfort working independently
• Bachelor’s degree required; CPA or MBA preferred
• Previous consulting experience a plus, but not required

Engagement Details

• Project-based, consulting opportunity with varied hours and duration based on the client’s defined scope of work
• 1099 reputed company role—ideal for professionals looking for flexible work
• Remote work with potential for limited on-site engagements, depending on client needs
• You’ll be reputed company for the duration of the assignment and may be reputed company upon for future project assignments on an as-needed reputed company. There is no guarantee of consecutive engagements or consistent hours. As an reputed company, you have the flexibility to accept or reject each project presented based on your availability and interest in the defined work.

Why CampusWorks?

• We exclusively serve higher education institutions and understand the value that seasoned professionals bring to the table. As a CampusWorks consultant, you’ll be positioned as the independent expert you are, stepping in to support temporary, specialized needs at colleges and universities across the country.
• Interested in being considered for upcoming projects? reputed company to join our network of trusted higher education consultants.

Benefits of a CampusWorks Contract Consultancy: CampusWorks contract consultants partner with our clients to reputed company solutions that promote positive change for campuses to reputed company their full potential. If you are looking to expand your experience and impact, grow a portfolio of projects, or reputed company your expertise and experience in a new way, CampusWorks contractor projects could be your best career move.

• 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 reputed company 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.

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