Senior Banner Finance Consultant (MUST have experience with Banner Finance) - US Remote

Ellucian powers innovation for higher education, partnering with approximately 3,000 customers across 50 countries, serving more than 21 million students. Ellucian's AI-powered platform, trained on the richest dataset available in higher education, drives efficiency, personalized experiences, and strengthened engagement for all students, faculty and staff. Fueled by decades of experience with a singular focus on the unique needs of learning institutions, the Ellucian platform features best-in-class SaaS capabilities and delivers insights needed now and into the future. These solutions and services span the entire student lifecycle, including data-rich tools for student recruitment, enrollment, and retention to workforce analytics, fundraising, and alumni engagement. Ellucian's innovative solutions, vast ecosystem of partners and user community of more than 45,000 provides best practices leading to greater institutional success and achieving better student outcomes.

Ellucian is looking for a dynamic and experienced Banner Finance Consultant to join our North
American Professional Services team. In this role, you'll lead the charge in implementing our cutting-edge
administrative solutions for colleges and universities. You'll be instrumental in consulting with our
customers and delivering services that provide the quickest path to institutional success with training,
onboarding, and deployment of Banner financial processes. You'll leverage your significant experience in
the areas below to help higher education customers transform into modern campuses, leveraging
technology and solutions to enable student success.
Where you will make an impact
• Lead with Influence: Act as a thought leader and key contributor to our Banner Finance
implementations, leading and influencing client teams at all levels.
• Advise on Best Practices: Provide advice and guidance on industry best practices for
implementing Banner Finance in the US and abroad, ensuring the solution aligns with institutional
processes and academic and business needs.
• Smooth Transitions: Support customers in transitioning from their existing finance systems to
Banner Finance processes through implementation efforts and ongoing consulting, including
change management advice.
• Analyze and Document: Perform and document business process reviews and analyses of client
business requirements. Gather and document business requirements, discuss adoption of
Finance recommended practices, and brief the implementation team.
• Maximize Value: Work collaboratively with clients to derive maximum value from the Banner
Finance solution, in conjunction with other Ellucian solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with existing Finance consulting resources to support
continuous improvement of the consulting practice, refine delivery materials, and participate in
team activities.
• Internal Initiatives: Take an active role in identifying, communicating, and advancing internal
process improvement suggestions and initiatives.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Participate in Ellucian company-wide cross-departmental
initiatives as required.
What will you bring
• Finance Expertise: At least 3-5 years of experience in Finance or Accounting, with roles
demonstrating a deep understanding of Finance and Accounting standards and practices at
accredited higher education institutions.
• Consulting Experience: At least 2-3 years of experience in a training or consulting context, with
experience in team trainings, system implementation, or other collaborative learning/teaching
experiences.
• Banner Finance Experience: Must have experience with Banner Finance.
• Effective Communication: Ability to explain solutions to diverse customers and ensure they can
use applications effectively.
• Enthusiasm and Energy: A disciplined self-starter with enthusiasm, energy, and a willingness to
learn and adapt quickly.
• Project Management Skills: Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet or
exceed deadlines.
• Collaboration Skills: Ability to collaborate effectively and willingly as part of a large, experienced
team.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills with
credibility and experience in the subject matter.
• Independent and Team Work: Proven ability to work independently or as part of a team.

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision  
• Flexible time off  
• Thrive Flex Lifestyle Account (LSA) that allows you to contribute towards your health, financial or learning interests
• 401k w/ match & BrightPlan - to help you save for the future
• Parental Leave
• 5 charitable days to support the community that supports us
• Telemedicine
• Wellness
  
  • Headspace Care (mental health)
  • Wellbeats (virtual fitness classes)
• RethinkCare & Wellthy– caregiver support
• Diversity and inclusion programs which provide access to internal employee resource groups  
• Employee referral bonuses to encourage the addition of great new people to the team
• We Foster a learning culture with:
  o Education Assistance Program
  o Professional development opportunities
  o LinkedIn Learning

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