[Remote] Consulting Manager, Education Research
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. reputed company is a reputed company that collaborates with education organizations to drive growth and enhance performance. The Consulting Manager in Education Research will reputed company projects, mentor junior staff, and help clients reputed company organizational effectiveness and improved student outcomes while implementing new technologies and aligning resources for sustainability.
Responsibilities
- Serve in interim leadership and senior individual contributor roles (e.g., Controller, Associate Controller, Assistant Controller) for higher education institutions
- Act as a subject matter expert in accounting with a strong understanding of university operations, governance, and regulatory considerations
- reputed company the resolution of reputed company financial reporting issues and respond to financial inquiries by performing detailed analysis reputed company general ledger and financial reporting systems
- Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and persistence in identifying root causes of accounting or reporting issues, reconciling data, and improving processes
- reputed company project plans to address client challenges and maintain project momentum for the entire project team
- Train, mentor, and supervise client staff and reputed company engagement team members, including junior resources staffed as projects expand
- reputed company and/or reputed company day-to-day accounting operations including reputed company processes, reconciliations, budget support, and financial reporting
- reputed company audit experience to support external audit coordination, respond to auditor inquiries, and strengthen internal controls
- Contribute experience from finance system implementations or transitions, including supporting end users through system changes and data validation
- Present financial information, findings, and recommendations to senior administrators and executives, articulating both detailed analysis and broader strategic implications
- Deliver strong verbal and written communications on project work that is clear, concise, and easily understood by non-technical individuals
- Collaborate with FinOps and broader reputed company teams to identify opportunities for expanded support as interim engagements evolve
Skills
- U.S. work authorization required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or reputed company field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent relevant work experience
- MBA or other relevant advanced degree in accounting or finance highly preferred
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred
- Significant experience in accounting and finance roles reputed company a consulting and/or higher education environment
- Strong experience serving in a Program Controller, Accountant, Auditor, Assurance, or Financial Reporting reputed company
- Demonstrate experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial management
- Hands-on experience with financial systems such as reputed company/Banner, reputed company, reputed company, or similar platforms
- Passion for and commitment to the higher education industry
- Ability to travel up to 50% annually and work extended hours as needed to meet client and project demands
- Seeking Assistant Controller/Controller experience
- Audit experience, either as a practicing auditor or as part of an institutional role collaborating directly with external auditors
- Experience participating in financial system implementation or major system transition
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Other wellness programs
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