Benefits:

Competitive salary

Location Fully Remote (Eastern Time Zone availability preferred)

Experience Level

Mid–Senior Level (5 or more years of relevant experience)

Role Overview

The Banner Finance Consultant (Audit Support) provides short‑term, hands‑on support for financial audit preparation in a higher education environment. This role partners closely with Finance leadership to identify audit data requirements, extract and validate Banner Finance data, and deliver accurate, audit‑ready datasets within a compressed timeline. The role requires strong functional Banner Finance knowledge, advanced SQL skills, and the ability to operate independently in a fast‑moving environment.

Key Responsibilities Audit Support & Requirements Definition

Partner with Finance stakeholders to identify and define audit data needs

Translate audit and financial requirements into clear data extraction specifications

Support preparation for audit and board‑level review within defined timelines

Data Extraction, Validation & Reconciliation

Extract data from Ellucian Banner Finance (version 9, on‑prem) using SQL

Validate, reconcile, and ensure accuracy of financial datasets

Support audit activities across General Ledger, Purchasing, and Accounts Payable

Reporting & Data Delivery

Build clean, organized, audit‑ready datasets for internal and external review

Support reporting needs using SQL extracts or business intelligence tools

Ensure completeness and traceability of delivered data

Collaboration & Communication

Act as a bridge between Finance users and technical teams

Provide system clarity and context where documentation is limited

Communicate findings, risks, and status updates clearly to stakeholders

Environment Navigation & Quality Assurance

Operate effectively in an environment with limited documentation and recent system transitions

Ensure consistency with financial controls, audit standards, and approval requirements

Required Qualifications

Strong functional experience with Ellucian Banner Finance in a higher education environment

Hands‑on expertise using SQL for data extraction, validation, and reconciliation

Experience supporting financial audits or financial reporting initiatives

Deep understanding of General Ledger structures, purchasing workflows, and Accounts Payable

Ability to work independently in fast‑paced and ambiguous environments

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Prior audit support experience within higher education

Exposure to Power BI or similar reporting and analytics tools

Experience working with legacy systems or environments with limited documentation

Core Skills & Attributes

Strong analytical and attention‑to‑detail skills

Practical, solution‑oriented mindset

Ability to translate financial requirements into technical deliverables

Strong organizational and time‑management skills

Comfortable engaging directly with senior Finance stakeholders

Adaptability and resilience under tight timelines

This is a remote position.