Controls Integration Consulting Manager, Risk Advisory

Clearsulting LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Retirement plans

Flexible work environment

Phone reimbursement

Mental health apps

Life and disability insurance

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Clearsulting LLC is seeking a Risk Advisory – Controls Integration Consulting Manager to lead controls integration engagements across clients, leveraging technology to manage compliance risks and regulatory needs. The role requires 6+ years in controls integration and ERP experience, with leadership responsibilities and a focus on AI-driven control improvements.

The position offers remote or hybrid options with travel 20-40% and 8 days in-person per month for those within commuting radius.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a business-related field.
• 6+ years of controls integration, audit and compliance experience.
• Experience supporting ERP deployments (SAP, Oracle, D365) and third-party finance apps.
• Technical and configuration knowledge of core financial processes within major ERPs.
• 1+ year of people-management experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of AI technologies and ability to incorporate AI into daily work.
• Project management experience including work-plan creation, milestone tracking, risk management, status updates and change management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to convey complex concepts to executive audiences.
• Strong leadership skills and executive presence.

Responsibilities

• Lead controls integration engagements, helping clients leverage technology to manage compliance risks and regulatory needs.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted advisor for complex compliance challenges.
• Lead and oversee engagements, ensuring high-quality outcomes within scope, timeline and budget.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, preparing proposals and supporting pursuit efforts.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering high performance, collaboration and continuous learning.
• Provide insights on industry best practices, emerging trends and regulatory developments.
• Optimize internal processes, tools and methodologies to improve service delivery and productivity.
• Leverage AI technologies to improve clients’ control environments and implement effective AI strategies.
• Develop executive-level presentations to communicate complex issues and recommendations.

Skills

Controls integration

ERP deployments

ERP knowledge

People management

AI technologies

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business

Job description

About this position

Who We Are:

Clearsulting is a global consulting company with a mission to deliver positive change through digital finance. Our team consists of finance specialists with experience and technical capabilities across 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 dedication to these principles has garnered national recognition for strong leadership, innovative approach and outstanding workplace environment. Awards and Accolades

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

Role: Risk Advisory – Controls Integration Consulting Manager

Location: Cleveland, OH (headquarters) with additional offices in Chicago, IL; Columbus, OH; and Dallas, TX. Remote or hybrid options available. Expect 8 days of in‑person work per month for those within a 45‑minute commuting radius. Travel expectations 20‑40%.

What you'll do

• Lead controls integration engagements, helping clients leverage technology to manage compliance risks and regulatory needs.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted advisor for complex compliance challenges.
• Lead and oversee engagements, ensuring high‑quality outcomes within scope, timeline and budget.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, preparing proposals and supporting pursuit efforts.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering high performance, collaboration and continuous learning.
• Provide insights on industry best practices, emerging trends and regulatory developments.
• Optimize internal processes, tools and methodologies to improve service delivery and productivity.
• Leverage AI technologies to improve clients’ control environments and implement effective AI strategies.
• Develop executive‑level presentations to communicate complex issues and recommendations.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a business‑related field.
• 6+ years of controls integration, audit and compliance experience.
• Experience supporting the development and deployment of internal controls during ERP (SAP, Oracle, D365) implementations and third‑party finance applications.
• Technical and configuration knowledge of core financial business processes within major ERPs.
• 1+ year of people‑management experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of AI technologies and ability to incorporate AI into daily work.
• Project management experience including work‑plan creation, milestone tracking, risk management, status updates and change management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to convey complex concepts to executive audiences.
• Strong leadership skills and executive presence.

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

Nice‑to‑Haves

• Significant number of major ERP deployments where you supported and led the integration of controls before go‑live.
• Experience with GRC platforms that support segregation of duties, sensitive access and user provisioning/deprovisioning for ERP systems.
• Foundational understanding of role security and authorization concepts used by ERP systems.

Benefits

• 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 not every requirement is met? We’re interested in diverse perspectives. If you are passionate about our mission, you might be a great fit for this role or another within our dynamic team. Diversity and inclusion are core values.

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

The compensation range is $120,000–$156,000 USD. Salary placement is based on expertise, experience, certifications, education, geography and alignment with industry standards. Bonus program eligibility applies.