Finance & Accounting Manager: Client-Facing FP&A Lead

Xerxes Global; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ops Partners is seeking a Finance and Accounting Manager to drive value creation across client portfolio companies. You will balance hands-on accounting with strategic advisory, leading month-end close, GAAP compliance, and financial analysis in a fast-paced consulting environment.

You will partner with PE sponsors, manage cross-portfolio reporting, and mentor teams while identifying opportunities to expand client engagements and improve processes.

Qualifications

• Big 4 or public accounting experience preferred; corporate leadership considered.
• 5–10 years progressive accounting and finance experience.
• BS in Accounting & Finance with CPA/CFA/CMA preferred.
• Experience in month-end close, technical accounting, reporting and audits.
• FP&A, budgeting and forecasting exposure is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and ERP/financial reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations for clients including month-end close and reconciliations.
• Ensure GAAP compliance, high-quality financial reporting, and audit support.
• Serve as liaison between private equity sponsor and portfolio leadership.
• Provide financial analysis, modeling, and forecasting for client objectives.
• Partner with technology teams on ERP/accounting system design and implementation.
• Act as primary contact for executives, boards, and PE stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop accounting/finance teams and expand services.
• Oversee cash management, AP/AR, treasury, and cash flow forecasting.
• Develop KPI tracking and operational reporting cadences.

Skills

Communication

Data analysis

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

Influence & consensus

Engagement management

Client relationships

Team leadership

Collaboration

Process improvement

Education

BS in Accounting/Finance

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Financial reporting systems

Job description

Blue Ops Partners is seeking a Finance and Accounting Manager to drive value creation across client portfolio companies. You will balance hands-on accounting with strategic advisory, leading month-end close, GAAP compliance, and financial analysis in a fast-paced consulting environment.

You will partner with PE sponsors, manage cross-portfolio reporting, and mentor teams while identifying opportunities to expand client engagements and improve processes.