Senior - Financial Operations

The Connor Group; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Connor Group is seeking high-achieving professionals to join a remote-friendly, onsite-enabled role focused on accounting advisory, financial operations, IPO, M&A, and operational accounting services. You will engage with clients to document processes, optimize controls, and deliver impactful finance solutions.

The position emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, rigorous analysis, and effective communication, with opportunities for travel and career growth in a specialized

Qualifications

• Good understanding and application of key business and finance processes (close process, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, equity, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to document finance and operational processes by way of narratives and/or flowcharts
• Attention to detail with ability to produce quality deliverables
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; intellectual curiosity
• Entrepreneurial nature, self-motivated, ethical, and dependable
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, communication, and presentation skills
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Team and/or project management experience beneficial
• Exposure to financial systems and tools beneficial (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, BlackLine, Zuora, Coupa, Hyperion, Business Intelligence Databases)
• Minimum 2-3 years business consulting, auditing or industry experience required
• Some travel may be expected (about 10%)

Responsibilities

• Own and manage assigned tasks and project responsibilities to ensure timely delivery of work, according to plan and budget
• Participate in Client interactions, including interviews, process walkthroughs/documentation, and presentations
• Communicate status, including identifying potential issues and risks, in a timely manner
• Work effectively with other project team members to provide best-in-class client support and deliverables

Skills

Finance processes

Documentation

Analytical thinking

Communication

PowerPoint

Excel

Team/project management

Attention to detail

Client interaction

Problem solving

Education

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Oracle

BlackLine

Zuora

Coupa

Hyperion

Business Intelligence Databases

Job description

_ We’re looking at you—high-achievers, challenge-seekers, and innovation-chasers. _

Professionals who never shy away from complex problems. We hire the top 1% and let your talents soar.

Connor Group is hiring remote professionals for this position, with the obligation to work onsite at a client location when required. Additionally, professionals may utilize our offices across the U.S. if one is available in your area and your personal situation warrants it.

Are you an intellectually curious, project-oriented professional who enjoys coming up with innovative solutions to complex business issues? Connor Group is seeking professionals who want to build off their existing accounting, operational, and industry experience. We execute finance projects that add value to our clients within their finance, accounting, and operations departments. From complex accounting and financial reporting issues to improving processes and controls by way of optimization and/or automation, joining Connor Group will help you exponentially to further develop your career and expand your experience base.

Connor Group is a specialized professional services firm of Big 4 alumni and industry executives. Our team of highly experienced professionals assists financial executives with their most critical business needs, by way of providing Accounting Advisory, Financial Operations, IPO, M&A, and Operational Accounting services.

Responsibilities:

• Own and manage assigned tasks and project responsibilities to ensure timely delivery of work, according to plan and budget
• Participate in Client interactions, including interviews, process walkthroughs/documentation, and presentations
• Communicate status, including identifying potential issues and risks, in a timely manner
• Work effectively with other project team members to provide best-in-class client support and deliverables

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Good understanding and application of key business and finance processes (close process, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, equity, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to document finance and operational processes by way of narratives and/or flowcharts
• Attention to detail with ability to produce quality deliverables
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; intellectual curiosity
• Entrepreneurial nature, self-motivated, ethical, and dependable
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, communication, and presentation skills
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Team and/or project management experience beneficial
• Exposure to financial systems and tools beneficial (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, BlackLine, Zuora, Coupa, Hyperion, Business Intelligence Databases)
• Minimum 2-3 years business consulting, auditing or industry experience required
• CPA preferred
• Some travel may be expected (about 10%)

Connor Group is committed to celebrating the value of diversity in a globally connected business world. Our team culture is collaborative and encourages team members to take initiative. Our professionals are committed to excellence, growth, and integrity. By focusing on innovation, we continue to raise the bar on excellence and deliver greater value to our clients.

At Connor Group, our professionals are provided with resources and opportunities to help achieve their professional goals while maintaining a healthy and happy work life balance. From health insurance packages and wellness programs to our one-on-one coaching program and career development opportunities, we empower our professionals by investing in their growth, health, and happiness.