Senior Manager, Finance Transformation

Hirewell; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental benefits

401K plan

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Hirewell in Chicago, IL is seeking a Senior Manager, Finance Transformation to lead redesign of close processes, automate workflows, and act as the accounting lead on M&A and integration projects. This hybrid role requires CPA, 7–10 years of accounting experience, and expertise in consolidation and ERP systems like NetSuite and Coupa.

You will own the transformation roadmap and influence senior leadership decisions.

Qualifications

• CPA required and active licensure.
• 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience with process improvement, systems implementation or M&A integration.
• Blend of public accounting and high-growth industry experience.
• Hands-on M&A accounting experience including purchase price allocation and post-acquisition integration.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition, ideally applied to SaaS or multi-element arrangements.
• Proven project management skills to lead cross-functional initiatives from scoping through implementation.
• Experience with a close management tool rollout (FloQast, BlackLine, or similar) is a plus.
• Exposure to international entity structures and multi-currency consolidations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the finance transformation roadmap, identifying inefficiencies and leading end-to-end implementation of scalable improvements.
• Lead evaluation, selection, and rollout of close management and automation tools such as FloQast, Power Automate, and Power BI.
• Redesign the month-end close process to reduce cycle time, eliminate manual touchpoints, and improve data quality.
• Partner with finance systems teams on ERP enhancements and workflow integrations across NetSuite and Coupa.
• Serve as finance lead on M&A transactions, including due diligence, purchase price allocation, and post-acquisition accounting.
• Lead harmonization of accounting policies, charts of accounts, and systems across acquired entities.
• Build a repeatable M&A integration playbook and define KPIs for close efficiency and team productivity.
• Present progress and recommendations directly to the Controller and senior leadership.

Skills

M&A integration

Process improvement

Systems implementation

Project management

ASC 606 knowledge

SaaS revenue recognition

Education

CPA

Tools

FloQast

Power BI

Power Automate

NetSuite

Coupa

BlackLine

Job description

Senior Manager, Finance Transformation

Chicago, Illinois

Direct Hire

Salary Range : $145,000 - $185,000

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Senior Manager, Finance Transformation
Chicago, IL (Hybrid, 3 Days Onsite)

A global capital markets technology company is looking for a Senior Manager, Finance Transformation to lead forward-looking initiatives across its accounting organization. This is not a traditional accounting management role. It is built around redesigning close processes, driving automation and systems implementation, and serving as the accounting lead on M&A and integration work. A strong fit for someone who wants to build and transform rather than run steady-state operations.

Highlights

• Base salary $145K-$185K
• Hybrid schedule, 3 days onsite in Chicago
• Ownership of the finance transformation roadmap, not a traditional close and reporting seat
• Serve as accounting lead on M&A transactions from due diligence through integration
• High-growth, PE-backed technology company with global reach
• Comprehensive benefits package including strong PTO and professional development support

Responsibilities

• Own the finance transformation roadmap, identifying inefficiencies and leading end-to-end implementation of scalable improvements
• Lead evaluation, selection, and rollout of close management and automation tools such as FloQast, Power Automate, and Power BI
• Redesign the month-end close process to reduce cycle time, eliminate manual touchpoints, and improve data quality
• Partner with finance systems teams on ERP enhancements and workflow integrations across NetSuite and Coupa
• Serve as finance lead on M&A transactions, including due diligence, purchase price allocation, and post-acquisition accounting
• Lead harmonization of accounting policies, charts of accounts, and systems across acquired entities
• Build a repeatable M&A integration playbook and define KPIs for close efficiency and team productivity
• Present progress and recommendations directly to the Controller and senior leadership

Requirements

• CPA required
• 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience with demonstrated leadership on process improvement, systems implementation, or M&A integration
• Strong blend of public accounting and industry experience in a high-growth environment
• Hands-on M&A accounting experience, including purchase price allocation and post-acquisition integration
• Strong working knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition, ideally applied to SaaS or multi-element arrangements
• Proven project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives from scoping through implementation
• Experience with a close management tool rollout (FloQast, BlackLine, or similar) is a plus
• Exposure to international entity structures and multi-currency consolidations is a plus

A strong opportunity for an accounting leader who wants to shape how a finance organization operates rather than simply run it.