CampusWorks

Managed services for higher education

Higher Education Finance Consultants/Interim Chief Financial Officer - CFO

Financial & Transaction AdvisoryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeUnited StatesNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and the full adoption of technology to enable organizational operations and efficiency.
At least 5 years of experience in all aspects of higher education finance.
At least 5 years of experience as a Chief Financial Officer, Director of Finance, or Associate Director of Finance in higher education.
A bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field is required.
Experience using at least one higher-education-specific enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution in a college or university financial management setting, including areas such as general ledger/chart of accounts, accrual accounting, budgeting, purchasing, contracts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, grants management, fixed assets, student payroll, tax reporting, or analytics and reporting.
Leadership skills, including facilitating diverse groups, building consensus, and preparing organizations and individuals for change and continuous improvement.
Communication skills and the ability to take a consultative approach with clients.

Responsibilities

Serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer or Finance Director and provide day-to-day leadership of finance department staff.
Conduct accounting, financial reporting, and financial analysis while overseeing the daily financial operations of a college or university.
Advise on policies, programs, and procedures governing financial and accounting operations, and prepare financial statements, forecasts, and analyses.
Provide oversight, direction, guidance, and coordination for current finance projects and priorities.
Assess the efficiency of the finance department.
Provide finance consulting to higher education clients on finance topics and challenges.
Assist clients in aligning policy, processes, procedures, and personnel to effectively leverage the Finance ERP solution.
Collaborate with clients’ functional and technical teams and CampusWorks colleagues to evaluate current processes and design future-state processes.
Architect, develop, test, train, and roll out process and technical solutions.

Desired Qualifications

CPA is preferred.
MBA is preferred.

CampusWorks is looking for Finance Consultants to assist our higher education clients in strengthening their financial operations. The consulting engagements may be remote or on-site and can include serving as an Interim CFO, leading a Business Process Review project, or optimizing the institution’s Finance ERP system. These roles can be full-time or contract consultant (1099) opportunities. Please specify your preference in the application.

CampusWorks consultants engage with our clients in higher education to assist them in fully leveraging their people, processes, policies, and technologies. We work collaboratively with clients’ functional and technical teams and our CampusWorks colleagues to evaluate current processes, design future-state optimal processes, and to architect, develop, test, train, and rollout process and technical solutions that delight our clients.

A hybrid presence may be required with frequent travel to client locations.

Responsibilities

Serving as Interim CFO or Finance Director and providing day-to-day leadership of the finance department staff
Conducting accounting, 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 accounting operations, and preparing financial statements, forecasts, and analyses
Provide oversight, direction, guidance, and coordination of the current finance projects and priorities
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 leverage the Finance ERP solution

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and the full adoption of technology to enable organizational operations and efficiency
5+ years’ experience in all aspects of 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; CPA or MBA preferred
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
Demonstration of superior communication skills and the ability to provide a consultative approach to clients

Benefits of a CampusWorks Contract Consultancy:

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

CampusWorks contracted consultants experience:

·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.

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About the Company

CampusWorks

Managed services for higher education

CampusWorks helps higher education institutions become more resilient and ready for the future. It provides strategic guidance and collaborative support to students, faculty, and staff, addressing today’s challenges and enabling institutions to achieve bold goals. Its services include managed services, optimization services, enterprise solutions, technology management, and data services, which work together to streamline processes, improve operations, and empower campuses to reach their full potential. Unlike generic IT vendors, CampusWorks positions itself as a trusted partner with a team of experts focused specifically on higher education needs, helping leaders make complex decisions and drive transformative change. The company’s goal is to enable colleges and universities to operate more efficiently, adopt new technologies smoothly, and enhance outcomes for students and staff.”}‬

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Sarasota, FL
Founded: 1999

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