Banner Finance Functional Consultant

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

• As an independent consultant, you may:
• 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

What We’re Looking For

• 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. 
• Previous consulting experience a plus, but not required
• 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.
• Experience overseeing banking and cash management, project contract billing, pre-award grants, and research at a college or university is preferred.
• College degree required, Master’s or above preferred

Engagement Details

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