[Hiring] Colleague Finance Consultant @Strata Information Group

Role Description

As an Ellucian Colleague Finance Consultant, you will:

• Partner with colleges and universities to implement, optimize, and support the Ellucian Colleague Finance module.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to finance leaders and staff, helping them align system capabilities with institutional goals and business needs.
• Analyze and improve business processes across general ledger, budgeting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, and financial reporting functions.
• Recommend best practices and creative solutions that increase efficiency, improve data quality, and reduce manual effort.
• Lead client training sessions, workshops, and discovery discussions to ensure successful adoption of processes and technology.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders to understand operational challenges and develop practical, sustainable solutions.
• Support software implementations, upgrades, testing activities, and system enhancements.
• Troubleshoot functional and system issues, identify root causes, and guide clients toward resolution.
• Develop user documentation, process guides, and training materials that empower client teams.
• Stay current on higher education finance trends, Ellucian product enhancements, and industry best practices, bringing new ideas and recommendations to clients.
• Partner with SIG project teams to deliver high-quality client outcomes while maintaining project timelines and commitments.
• Help institutions leverage Colleague more strategically by identifying opportunities for automation, improved reporting, and process modernization.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience working within higher education, with a strong understanding of the unique operational and financial challenges colleges and universities face.
• Five or more years of hands-on experience with Ellucian Colleague, including advanced knowledge of the Finance module and its application across institutional finance operations.
• Experience supporting or leading Colleague Finance implementations, upgrades, or optimization initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of higher education financial operations, including general ledger, budgeting, purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting.
• Experience developing and leveraging reporting solutions to support financial decision-making, budget management, reconciliation activities, and operational analysis.
• An understanding of modern technology environments, including SaaS applications, cloud-based solutions, and digital transformation initiatives within higher education.
• The ability to analyze complex business processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and deliver practical solutions that create meaningful efficiencies.
• Experience in a consulting, advisory, or client-facing role where building relationships and guiding stakeholders through change was a key part of your success.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose functional issues, collaborate with technical teams, and communicate effectively with both business and technical audiences.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, paired with a customer-first mindset and a commitment to delivering an outstanding client experience.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and approach challenges with curiosity, initiative, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel periodically to support client engagements and project needs.

Requirements

• Experience leading or managing project-based work across multiple stakeholders and timelines.
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Experience helping institutions modernize finance operations through process improvement, automation, or technology transformation initiatives.
• Previous experience working as a consultant serving higher education clients.

Benefits

• The salary range is $100,000 - $115,000 plus bonus.
• Health, Vision, Dental & Life Insurance.
• Short & Long Term Disability.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• 3 Weeks Vacation, Sick Leave & Paid Holidays.
• 401(K) with a 5% Employer Contribution.
• Pet Insurance.
• The listed salary range for this position is indicative and subject to adjustment based on the candidate's unique skills and location. Final compensation will be determined through mutual agreement between the successful candidate and SIG.