Associate Consulting Manager

Clearsulting LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 106,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Bonus program opportunities

Job summary

Clearsulting LLC in Columbus, OH is seeking an Associate Consulting Manager to lead finance transformation projects across the full lifecycle, from current-state assessments to post-implementation support. You will own workstreams, coordinate stakeholders, and deliver client-ready materials while building deep expertise in financial close, procure-to-pay, and analytics.

A strong consulting background and project/change management experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience applying consulting, finance, accounting, operations, risk or technology to solve business problems.
• 3+ years of experience with project management and change management principles.
• Authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored visa support.
• Exposure to financial close, procure-to-pay, data and analytics, and related areas.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Contribute across the end-to-end finance transformation lifecycle from current-state assessment to post-implementation support.
• Own assigned workstreams and client-ready deliverables, plan activities, facilitate sessions, coordinate stakeholders, and produce documentation.
• Analyze current-state processes, data, controls, and technology to identify root causes and improvement opportunities.
• Build trusted client and internal relationships; communicate progress and risks and identify value opportunities.
• Develop expertise in financial close, procure-to-pay or business advisory; work with Blackline, Coupa, Alteryx, Microsoft Fabric, Rossum, Savant Labs, and others.
• Contribute to growth by sharing knowledge and developing reusable tools and methodologies.
• Review work of analysts and seniors and provide actionable feedback.

Skills

Consulting experience

Project management

MS Office proficiency

US work authorization

Tools

Blackline

Coupa

Alteryx

Microsoft Fabric

Rossum

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:

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.

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 competingpriorities

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.

The compe nsation 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.

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