Consulting Manager – Finance & Accounting

Cognizant; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Consulting Manager specializing in Finance & Accounting to lead project execution and business development. This role requires a selfless leader with 9-11 years of experience, adept in capital markets and client lifecycle management. Candidates should display strong leadership and collaborative skills while being committed to client success in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Paid Holidays and Time Off

401(k) Plan with contributions

Disability Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 9-11 years of experience in Finance & Accounting required.
• Deep understanding of financial principles essential.
• Ability to streamline processes and contribute to project success.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients and stakeholders applying technical and domain expertise.
• Support business development and foster team motivation.
• Coordinate UAT testing and manage defects.

Skills

Project Execution

Business Development

Practice Development

People Development

Finance Principles

Adaptability

Client Lifecycle Management

Data Mapping

JIRA

MS Office Suite

Tools

Fenergo (Fen-E or Fen-X)

MS Visio

Job description

Consulting Manager – Finance & Accounting

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About Us

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Learn more at www.cognizant.com .

Location & Work Model

Toronto, ON

Hybrid work environment

Our Consulting Organization

Within Cognizant, Cognizant Consulting delivers strategic and domain consulting with over 6,000 consultants worldwide. We focus on improving business performance, operational efficiency, and technology-enabled transformation across various industries. Our services include Business Strategy, IT Strategy & Roadmap, Process Re-Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, and more.

The Role

We seek Consulting Managers who excel in Project Execution, Expertise, Business Development, Practice Development, and People Development. Responsibilities include partnering with clients and stakeholders, applying technical and domain expertise, supporting business development, and fostering team motivation. The ideal candidate is a selfless leader committed to client success and growth.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a highly skilled Sr. Consultant with 9-11 years of experience in Finance & Accounting, capable of providing expert guidance, streamlining processes, and contributing to project success. Deep understanding of financial principles and dynamic environment adaptability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Capital Markets experience, especially Client Lifecycle Management (CLM) and Client Onboarding
• Experience with Fenergo (Fen-E or Fen-X) application for Client Onboarding, including Data Mapping and validation across systems
• Understanding of Credit, Tax, Legal, AML, Document Management, and Sanctions implications in onboarding
• Knowledge of Client / Counterparty types (Legal Entity, Fund, Investment Manager, Branch, etc.)
• Proficiency with JIRA for writing detailed User Stories and managing Scrum processes
• Coordinate UAT testing and manage Defects
• Collaborate effectively with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Project Managers, Developers, and Testers
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, especially MS Visio
• Demonstrate personal leadership and foster a culture of excellence

Work Authorization

Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship, now or in the future.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Time Off
• 401(k) Plan with contributions
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Senior Level : Mid-Senior

Employment Type : Full-time

Job Functions : Accounting, Finance

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