Associate Consulting Manager

Clearsulting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 106,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Unlimited PTO

Paid parental leave

Retirement plans

Flexible work environment

Cell phone reimbursement

Access to mental health apps

Life insurance and disability coverage

Opportunities for ad hoc bonuses

Job summary

Clearsulting is seeking an Associate Consulting Manager to lead finance transformation initiatives for clients across industries from assessment to post-implementation support.

You will manage workstreams, build client relationships, and develop expertise in financial close, procure-to-pay, and related technologies while guiding analysts and delivering actionable, data-driven insights in a collaborative hybrid/remote setting.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience applying consulting, finance, accounting, operations, risk or technology skills to solve business problems in a professional services or industry environment.
• 3+ years of experience with project management and change management principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

Responsibilities

• Contribute across the end-to-end finance transformation lifecycle, including current-state assessment, requirements gathering, future-state process and solution design, configuration or development, testing, deployment, and post-implementation support.
• Own assigned workstreams and client-ready deliverables by planning activities, facilitating working sessions, coordinating stakeholders, tracking progress and risks, and producing clear documentation, recommendations, and training materials.
• Analyze current-state processes, data, controls, and technology to identify root causes, evaluate improvement opportunities, and develop clear, data-informed recommendations that balance business needs, risk, and implementation feasibility.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and internal stakeholders, communicate progress and risks proactively, resolve issues within your scope, and identify opportunities to create additional value for clients and Clearsulting.
• Develop functional and technical expertise 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.
• Review the work of analysts and seniors, provide actionable feedback, and share practical approaches that strengthen individual and team capability.

Skills

Consulting

Finance/Accounting

Project management

Change management

Microsoft Office

Tools

Blackline

Coupa

Workiva

Kyriba

HighRadius

Job description

Role

Associate Consulting Manager

Location

• Clearsulting is headquartered in Cleveland, OH, with additional offices located in Chicago, IL; Columbus, OH; and Dallas, TX. Other cities are welcome remotely.


• Office Options: Hybrid or Remote. Team members residing within a 45 minute commuting radius of a Clearsulting office, we expect 8 days of in-person work per month, allowing flexibility choosing these days to accommodate client meetings, team syncs and individual schedules.


• Travel Expectations: 0-20%

What you’ll do

• Contribute across the end-to-end finance transformation lifecycle, including current-state assessment, requirements gathering, future-state process and solution design, configuration or development, testing, deployment, and post-implementation support.


• Own assigned workstreams and client-ready deliverables by planning activities, facilitating working sessions, coordinating stakeholders, tracking progress and risks, and producing clear documentation, recommendations, and training materials.


• Analyze current-state processes, data, controls, and technology to identify root causes, evaluate improvement opportunities, and develop clear, data-informed recommendations that balance business needs, risk, and implementation feasibility.


• Build trusted relationships with clients and internal stakeholders, communicate progress and risks proactively, resolve issues within your scope, and identify opportunities to create additional value for clients and Clearsulting.


• Develop functional and technical expertise 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.


• Review the work of analysts and seniors, provide actionable feedback, and share practical approaches that strengthen individual and team capability.

What You’ll Bring

• 4+ years of experience applying consulting, finance, accounting (Audit/Tax), operations, risk or technology skills to solve business problems in a professional services or industry environment.


• Exposure to one or more relevant areas, such as financial close and reporting, procure-to-pay or source-to-pay, accounting operations, internal controls, data and analytics, technology implementation, process improvement, or organizational change.


• 3+ years of experience with project management and change management principles.


• Demonstrated ability to learn new business processes, industries, and technologies quickly and apply that knowledge in ambiguous or changing client environments.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office skills (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)


• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience in consulting, professional services, or a project-based environment serving internal or external clients.


• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, specifically business-to-business writing skills


• Certified in Blackline, Coupa, Workiva, Kyriba, High Radius or similar technologies


• Effective organizational skills and ability to effectively manage multiple and competing priorities

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


• Retirement plans


• 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.

Learn more about Clearsulting by visiting https://www.clearsulting.com/careers/culture/

The compensation range for this position is $106,000 - 132,000. 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.

U.S. E-Verify Participation

Clearsulting participates in E-Verify to confirm U.S. employment eligibility; please review the required E-Verify Participation Notice and Right to Work Notice

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