Finance & Strategic Operations Manager

Michael Page; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote flexibility

Career growth

Executive visibility

Acquisition integrations

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Finance & Strategic Operations Manager to lead all accounting and finance activities for the Central & West region of a $250M organization, ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and coordination with international headquarters.

This fully remote position involves 10-15% travel across the Central and Western regions, partnering with business leaders and global teams to drive planning, budgeting, and controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience in a private equity organization or private-equity backed organization.
• Manufacturing industry experience.
• Strong accounting foundation with blended accounting + finance capabilities.
• Experience working within an international organization.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP, and familiarity with IFRS.
• Ability to work effectively with global teams and executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close activities for the Central Region of 7-10 offices.
• Prepare, analyze, and present financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Coordinate financial consolidation, reporting, and intercompany activities with global headquarters.
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial planning cycles.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and international tax and reporting requirements.
• Manage cash flow, treasury activities, and banking relationships.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, policies, and financial processes.
• Work with external auditors and third‑party advisors.
• Provide financial insights to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a U.S.-based accounting team.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

IFRS familiarity

US GAAP

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Description

The Finance & Strategic Operations Manager will lead all accounting and finance activities for the Central & West region of a $250M organization, ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and seamless coordination with the company's international headquarters. This individual will play a key role in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and maintaining strong internal controls while partnering with business leaders across the region.

Success in this role requires strong technical accounting expertise, experience working within a global organization, and the ability to communicate effectively with both U.S. and international stakeholders.

This is a fully remote position with approximately 10-15% travel required throughout the Central and Western regions.

The Finance & Strategic Operations Manager will lead all accounting and finance activities for the Central & West region of a $250M organization, ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and seamless coordination with the company's international headquarters. This individual will play a key role in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and maintaining strong internal controls while partnering with business leaders across the region.

Success in this role requires strong technical accounting expertise, experience working within a global organization, and the ability to communicate effectively with both U.S. and international stakeholders.

This is a fully remote position with approximately 10-15% travel required throughout the Central and Western regions.

Finance & Strategic Operations Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close activities for the Central Region of 7-10 offices
• Prepare, analyze, and present financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Coordinate financial consolidation, reporting, and intercompany activities with global headquarters
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial planning cycles
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and international tax and reporting requirements
• Manage cash flow, treasury activities, and banking relationships
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, policies, and financial processes
• Work with external auditors and third‑party advisors
• Provide financial insights to support strategic and operational decisions
• Lead, mentor, and develop a U.S.-based accounting team

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Experience in a private equity organization or private-equity backed organization
• Manufacturing industry experience
• Strong accounting foundation with blended accounting + finance capabilities
• Experience working within an international organization
• Solid knowledge of GAAP, and familiarity with IFRS
• Ability to work effectively with global teams and executives

Job Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• 100% remote flexibility
• Opportunity to lead acquisition integrations and drive strategic initiatives
• High-impact role with strong executive visibility
• Career growth within an expanding organization

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.