Managing Consultant- Finance Transformation

By joining our rapidly growing Business Transformation practice you will serve as a trusted partner to our clients. You’ll bring your first-hand experience, unique perspectives, and functional knowledge to deliver tailored integrated solutions that solve today's challenges and set the foundation for future success. With support from experienced leaders and a dedicated coach, you will join a collaborative community that invites you to contribute beyond the scope of client delivery.

What You'll Do:

• Play a key role in identifying and assessing business obstacles within the Finance and Accounting organization
• Conduct thorough reviews of clients' current close documentation, define future state processes, and advise on best practices for close management
• Leverage knowledge of business processes such as Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, and Financial Close to optimize client operations
• Utilize a comprehensive approach to identify and assess business challenges within the Finance and Accounting organization
• Review clients' current close documentation, actively engaging the close team to define future state processes and advise on best practices for close management
• Assess and escalate project issues, risks, or conflicts to the project manager for prompt resolution, ensuring proactive risk management and effective project delivery
• Identify integrations and efficiencies between the client's accounting systems and other tools, streamlining processes, and maximizing the effectiveness of their financial operations
• Enhance the client's close management processes and tools, driving efficiency and accuracy in their financial close activities
• Oversee project administration activities, encompassing project setup, planning, budgeting, account management, and billing, ensuring smooth project completion
• Mentor team members by coaching colleagues, providing regular ongoing feedback and annual performance reviews, and helping project teams resolve complex issues
• Cultivate new client relationships and deepen existing ones

What You'll Bring:

• 5+ years of experience in professional services preferred

• Experience mentoring and developing team members

• Knowledge of one or more of the following concepts: Chart of Accounts, Journal Entries, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Procurement, Financial Reporting, Operational Accounting, Process Optimization, Project Management and Agile Methodologies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• CPA preferred, or CPA eligible