Manager, PE Value Creation

Forvis Mazars US; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars, LLP, in Tysons, VA, seeks a Manager to lead finance and accounting transformation engagements for private equity sponsors and portfolio companies. You will shape scalable operating models, strengthen processes, and accelerate reporting to support growth, acquisitions, and exit readiness.

You will guide R2R, O2C, P2P and controllership workstreams, run workshops with CFOs and PE teams, develop roadmaps, and oversee ERP/EPM initiatives to ensure delivery, value, and client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years in finance transformation, accounting advisory, or consulting.
• Strong knowledge of R2R, O2C, P2P, close, reporting, and working capital.
• Proven ability to lead transformative initiatives and manage projects.
• Strong client-facing communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance and accounting assessments focused on scalability, reporting reliability, operational efficiency, and transaction readiness.
• Manage transformation initiatives spanning Record-to-Report (R2R), Order-to-Cash (O2C), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and controllership functions.
• Evaluate current state finance operating models and design future state processes aligned to growth objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve close processes, working capital performance, controls, reporting, and finance organization effectiveness.
• Lead workshop sessions with CFOs, Controllers, PE operating partners, and executive leadership teams.
• Develop actionable roadmaps, business cases, implementation plans, and executive-level recommendations.
• Support ERP, EPM, and finance technology initiatives, including process redesign and operational readiness.
• Assist portfolio companies with post-acquisition integration, carve-out activities, and exit readiness initiatives.
• Serve as day-to-day engagement leader responsible for project execution, quality, budget management, and client satisfaction.

Skills

Finance transformation

Accounting advisory

Consulting

Client-facing communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

CPA

MBA

Tools

ERP

EPM

Job description

Description & Requirements

The Manager will serve as a key member of the Private Equity Value Creation team, leading finance and accounting transformation engagements for private equity sponsors and middle market portfolio companies. This individual will help clients improve finance operating models, strengthen accounting processes, accelerate reporting, enhance working capital management, and build scalable infrastructure to support growth, acquisitions, and exit readiness.

What You Will Do

• Lead finance and accounting assessments focused on scalability, reporting reliability, operational efficiency, and transaction readiness.


• Manage transformation initiatives spanning Record-to-Report (R2R), Order-to-Cash (O2C), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and controllership functions.


• Evaluate current state finance operating models and design future state processes aligned to growth objectives.


• Identify opportunities to improve close processes, working capital performance, controls, reporting, and finance organization effectiveness.


• Lead workshop sessions with CFOs, Controllers, PE operating partners, and executive leadership teams.


• Develop actionable roadmaps, business cases, implementation plans, and executive-level recommendations.


• Support ERP, EPM, and finance technology initiatives, including process redesign and operational readiness.


• Assist portfolio companies with post-acquisition integration, carve-out activities, and exit readiness initiatives.


• Serve as day-to-day engagement leader responsible for project execution, quality, budget management, and client satisfaction.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.


• 5+ years of experience in finance transformation, accounting advisory, consulting, or a related finance/accounting function.


• Strong knowledge of finance and accounting processes, including R2R, O2C, P2P, close, reporting, and working capital.


• Experience leading finance transformation, process improvement, or operating model initiatives.


• Strong project management, analytical, and client-facing communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, MBA, or other relevant professional certification.


• Experience working with private equity sponsors and/or middle-market, PE-backed companies.


• Experience with post-acquisition integration, carve-outs, or exit readiness.


• Experience supporting ERP, EPM, or other finance technology implementations or optimizations.

About Forvis Mazars, LLP

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, our 7,000+ team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally.

With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, we’re building something different. We are guided by a shared promise: Together, we create extraordinary experiences. That means delivering an Unmatched Client Experience while creating a workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported to thrive.

What We Offer

Our robust total rewards program and flexible work environment reflect our commitment to people, careers, and well-being—empowering our team to grow and thrive while delivering exceptional service. To explore what makes working at Forvis Mazars special, visit www.forvismazars.us/careers .

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