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CampusWorks, Inc. · 2 months ago

Banner Finance Functional Consultant

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

CampusWorks, Inc. is a consulting firm that exclusively serves higher education institutions, seeking experienced finance professionals with expertise in Ellucian Banner ERP. The role involves providing interim leadership in finance-related areas, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance with regulations while working flexibly on project-based assignments.

Information Technology

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Provide interim leadership in general accounting, grants, purchasing, fixed assets, and disbursements

Partner with campus 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

Qualification

Ellucian Banner ERPFinance functional leadershipBusiness process analysisAccrual AccountingBudgetingGrants/ContractsFixed AssetsTax ReportingConsultative approachOrganizational changeProcess mappingConsulting experienceCommunication skillsLeadership skills

Required

Experienced higher education finance professionals/business analysts with Ellucian Banner ERP experience

Experience in providing oversight and strategic direction in key areas of finance, such as Accrual Accounting, Budgeting, Grants/Contracts, Fixed Assets, Tax Reporting, and other finance-related specialties

Experience with business process analysis, modernizing financial processes, optimizing system configuration, documenting processes and procedures, and ensuring seamless integration between Banner Student Information Systems and Human Resources Systems at a college or university

Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and the full adoption of Ellucian Banner technology to enable organizational operations and efficiency

Solid leadership skills, including facilitating diverse groups, creating consensus building, and preparing the organization and individuals for change and ongoing continuous improvement

Experience in business process reviews, including evaluating and recommending policy changes

Demonstration of superior communication skills and the ability to provide a consultative approach to clients

Demonstrated experience facilitating the diverse needs of functional areas, students, faculty, staff, and leadership across higher education organizations

Demonstrated ability to map current and desired processes with detail, showing the various process steps and who performs each step

5+ years' experience leading, managing, or directing finance functional areas of at a college or university

Experience configuring the Ellucian Banner ERP for one or multiple functional areas within the finance division

Professional experience as a finance business analyst working with Ellucian Banner ERP within a higher education institution

College degree required

Preferred

Previous consulting experience

Experience overseeing banking and cash management, project contract billing, pre-award grants, and research at a college or university

Master's or above

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.