Consulting Senior Manager

Clearsulting LLC; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 155,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

Clearsulting LLC is a Canada-based hybrid/remote consulting firm seeking a Consulting Senior Manager to drive finance transformation for complex client engagements. You will shape strategy, lead project teams, plan budgets, and deliver measurable client value across process, data, controls, and technology.

You will work with digital finance tools such as Blackline, Coupa and Alteryx, while coaching teams and supporting business development.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience solving finance, accounting, operations, technology, or transformation challenges.
• 3+ years of people management experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading multiple phases of complex client engagements.
• Ability to structure ambiguous problems and develop practical recommendations.
• Strong communication of complex ideas through executive-ready presentations and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance transformation engagements from strategy through execution, shaping delivery and client value.
• Own engagement planning, staffing, milestones, budgets, risks and governance.
• Serve as day-to-day leader and trusted advisor for client stakeholders and executives.
• Develop subject matter expertise in financial close, procure to pay, or business advisory with related tools.

Skills

Finance transformation

Leadership

Engagement management

Executive communication

Problem solving

Tools

Blackline

Coupa

Alteryx

Microsoft Fabric

Savant Labs

Job description

About this position

Who We Are:

Clearsulting is a global consulting company with the motivation to deliver positive change through digital finance. Our team consists of finance specialists that bring experience and technical capabilities across the spectrum of finance, including financial close, digital reporting, risk advisory, treasury and more.

Clearsulting stands by its culture, shaped by our five Core Values: GRIT, Growth Mindset, Joy, Accountability, and Teamwork. Our unwavering dedication to these principles has garnered national recognition for our strong leadership, innovative approach, and outstanding workplace environment. Below are some of the awards and accolades that honor our commitment to excellence:

• Great Place to Work’ Certified (2022-2026)
• Sunday Times Best Places to Work Award (2025-2026)
• Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Consulting (2022-2024)
• Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America (2020-2023)

Who succeeds here:

The people who build exceptional careers at Clearsulting:

• Take ownership and follow through
• Think clearly and communicate directly
• Exercise sound judgment especially when the path is ambiguous
• Focus on impact, not activity
• Raise the quality of the work around them
• Learn quickly and apply what they learn
• Work well with talented, demanding teams
• Challenge assumptions respectfully and speak up early
• Simplify complexity for clients and teammates
• Want performance to influence how quickly they grow

We are looking for people who want meaningful responsibility and the opportunity to earn more of it. We are looking for people who want to help build the firm, not simply find a place inside it.

Role:

Consulting Senior Manager

Location:

• Location : Canada
• Office Options: Hybrid or Remote. For team members residing within a 45 minute commuting radius of Clearsulting's Toronto office, we expect 4 days of in-person work per month.

What you'll do

• Lead finance transformation engagements from strategy through execution, shaping the delivery approach, validating solution direction, and ensuring the team’s work produces measurable client outcomes across process, data, controls, and technology.
• Own engagement planning and execution, including scope, workplans, staffing, milestones, budget, project economics, risks, dependencies, quality standards, and governance; anticipate delivery challenges and align clients and Clearsulting leadership on practical paths forward.
• Serve as a day-to-day leader and trusted advisor for client stakeholders, establish clear expectations, navigate difficult conversations, resolve escalations, and connect delivery decisions to the client’s strategic priorities and business value.
• Work towards becoming a subject matter expert in financial close, procure to pay or business advisory; working with technologies like Blackline, Coupa, Alteryx, Microsoft Fabric, Rossum, Savant Labs and others.
• Contribute to Clearsulting’s growth by sharing knowledge, developing reusable tools and methodologies and supporting internal initiatives, and participating in business development activities such as proposal development and solution demonstrations.
• Lead and develop project teams by setting clear expectations, delegating work effectively, reviewing deliverables, providing timely and actionable feedback, coaching team members through challenges, and creating opportunities that build their skills and readiness for increased responsibility.

What You'll Bring:

• 8+ years of experience solving finance, accounting, operations, technology, or transformation challenges in consulting, professional services, or an industry environment
• 3+ year of people management experience
• Demonstrated experience leading multiple phases of complex client engagements, including scope, workplans, staffing, milestones, budgets, project economics, risks, governance, and change enablement.
• Ability to structure ambiguous problems, evaluate qualitative and quantitative information, develop practical recommendations, and communicate complex ideas clearly through executive-ready presentations, written deliverables, and client discussions.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada without current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience applying functional knowledge in one or more digital finance areas, such as financial close and reporting, accounting operations, Source to Pay and procurement, business advisory, finance transformation, process improvement, or controls.
• Experience implementing or using technology software such as: Blackline, Coupa, Kyriba, Workiva or similar tools. Relevant certifications are also valued.
• Experience supporting account growth through opportunity identification, scoping, pricing, proposal development, presentations, or solution demonstrations.

Benefits that Benefit You:

We want to cultivate a thriving culture and company—and we know that your health and well-being matter. We offer a benefits package and perks for our team members that include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work environment
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Access to mental health apps
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Opportunities for ad hoc bonuses

Excited about what we're doing but don't fit every requirement? No problem! At Clearsulting, we're forward-thinkers on a mission to redefine consulting excellence. We're all about diversity and inclusion, committed to assembling teams that mirror the world around us. So, if you're passionate about our mission, you could be the perfect fit for this role or another within our dynamic team. Don't hesitate to apply!

The compe nsation range for this position is $155,000 - 200,000 CAD. We are committed to ensuring our offers reflect the value each candidate brings to the role. Final salary placement will be based on upon several factors, including, level of expertise, relevant work experience, technology certifications, educational background, geography and alignment with industry standards. This role is eligible for our bonus program.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Clearsulting is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without discrimination on any basis protected by applicable local and statutory law.