Consulting Manager, Education Research-FINOPS
Core
Interim leadership and senior individual contributor in accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting for higher education institutions.
Role type
Senior IC Manager (Finance & Operations)
Builds
Financial reporting systems, budget plans, and interim operational stability for college/university finance functions.
Domain
Higher Education / Financial Operations
Required skills
Financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, general ledger management, internal controls, financial system implementation, stakeholder management, process improvement, data reconciliation, strategic financial analysis, audit coordination
Preferred skills
CPA license, MBA, audit experience, financial system implementation experience, higher education industry experience
Technologies
Ellucian/Banner, Oracle, Workday
Responsibilities
Serve in interim leadership roles (e.g., Controller, Budget Director); Lead resolution of complex financial reporting issues; Develop project plans to address client challenges; Train and mentor client staff and engagement team members; Perform day-to-day accounting operations including close processes and reconciliations; Present financial findings and recommendations to senior administrators; Collaborate with FinOps teams to identify expanded support opportunities.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities