Senior Consultant - Finance Transformation

Cross Country Consulting; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated professional to join their Business Transformation practice. This role involves leveraging your expertise to identify and analyze business challenges within finance and accounting, enhancing client operations through technology and process optimization. You will work closely with experienced leaders and a dedicated coach in a collaborative environment, contributing to meaningful solutions that drive efficiency and accuracy in financial processes. If you're passionate about making a difference and have a knack for data analysis and project management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in professional services preferred.
• Knowledge of financial processes and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess business obstacles within Finance and Accounting.
• Leverage technology to analyze client data and suggest efficiencies.

Skills

Data Analysis

Project Management

Process Optimization

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPA (preferred)

Job description

By joining our rapidly growing Business Transformation practice you will serve as a trusted partner to our clients. You’ll bring your first-hand experience, unique perspectives, and functional knowledge to deliver tailored integrated solutions that solve today's challenges and set the foundation for future success. With support from experienced leaders and a dedicated coach, you will join a collaborative community that invites you to contribute beyond the scope of client delivery.

What You'll Do:

• Play a key role in identifying and assessing business obstacles within the Finance and Accounting organization.
• Leverage technology to review and analyze large client data sets, review expected vs actual results, and suggest opportunities for efficiency.
• Leverage knowledge of business processes such as Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, and Financial Close to optimize client operations.
• Utilize a comprehensive approach to identify, assess, and analyze business challenges within the Finance and Accounting organization.
• Assess and escalate project issues, risks, or conflicts to the project manager for timely resolution, ensuring efficient project delivery and proactive risk management.
• Assist in identifying integrations and efficiencies between the client's accounting systems and other tools, streamlining processes, and maximizing the effectiveness of their financial operations.
• Enhance the client's close management processes and tools, driving efficiency and accuracy in their financial close activities.

What You'll Bring:

• 2+ years of experience in professional services preferred.
• Knowledge of one or more of the following concepts: Chart of Accounts, Data Analysis, Journal Entries, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Procurement, Financial Reporting, Operational Accounting, Process Optimization, Project Management, and Agile Methodologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• CPA preferred, or CPA eligible.