Finance & Accounting Manager - FP&A & M&A Advisory

EBM Software; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ops Partners is a consulting firm focused on M&A and CFO value creation, delivering strategic FP&A advisory, process improvements, and analytics for portfolio companies. The Finance and Accounting Manager will develop and execute value-creation initiatives within the finance function, balancing hands-on accounting with strategic advisory across multiple industries.

The role emphasizes month-end close, GAAP compliance, financial analysis, and collaboration with clients and PE sponsors to

Qualifications

• Big 4 or public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• 5–10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• BS in Accounting/Finance emphasis; CPA/CFA/CMA preferred.
• Expertise in month-end close, technical accounting, financial reporting, and audits.
• Exposure to FP&A, budgeting, and forecasting is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, ERP, and financial reporting systems.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations for clients, including month-end close and internal controls.
• Ensure GAAP compliance, accurate technical accounting, high-quality financial reporting, and audit support.
• Serve as primary liaison between private equity sponsor and portfolio company leadership.
• Provide financial analysis, modeling, and forecasting in support of client objectives.
• Partner with technology teams on ERP/accounting system design and implementation.
• Act as the key point of contact for executives, boards, and private equity stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance teams to ensure excellence in deliverables.
• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and the scope of services.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Multitasking

Influence

Education

BS in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CFA/CMA preferred

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Financial reporting systems

Job description

Blue Ops Partners is a consulting firm focused on M&A and CFO value creation, delivering strategic FP&A advisory, process improvements, and analytics for portfolio companies. The Finance and Accounting Manager will develop and execute value-creation initiatives within the finance function, balancing hands-on accounting with strategic advisory across multiple industries.

The role emphasizes month-end close, GAAP compliance, financial analysis, and collaboration with clients and PE sponsors to