Higher Education Interim Controller/Finance Consultant

August 11

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CampusWorks, Inc.

Education • Enterprise • B2B

CampusWorks, Inc. is a company that partners with institutions of higher education to solve challenges and improve student outcomes through strategic planning and technological solutions. They specialize in managed services, IT optimization, strategic planning, enterprise solutions, technology management, and staffing augmentation. CampusWorks offers tailored solutions to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and align technology with institutional missions. Their services include AI enablement, enterprise system evaluations, staff augmentation, and shared services, among others. By focusing on meaningful relationships with campuses, they help institutions reach their full potential and foster a thriving educational environment.

51 - 200 employees

Founded 1999

📚 Education

🏢 Enterprise

🤝 B2B

📋 Description

• Independent Contractor | Remote with Potential Campus Visits | Flexible, Project-Based Work • Are you a current or former Controller or CFO in higher education looking to take on meaningful project work as an additional income opportunity or next career encore after retirement? Our contract, project-based opportunities offer the flexibility of working 10-30 hours/week varying from a few weeks to several month assignments. • CampusWorks is seeking experienced higher ed finance professionals to serve as Interim Controllers / Finance Consultants on a project basis. You’ll bring your expertise to institutions that need temporary, expert-level support to navigate transitions, address compliance needs, or implement process improvements. • This is not a full-time job—it’s a flexible, temporary consulting opportunity for professionals who enjoy stepping in, solving problems, and making a measurable difference.

🎯 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 • Exceptional communication skills and comfort working independently • Bachelor’s degree required; CPA or MBA preferred • Previous consulting experience a plus, but not required

🏖️ 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.

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