Sr. Manager - Strategic CFO Advisory Service - Finance & Business Transformation

EisnerAmper; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 165,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EisnerAmper is seeking a Finance & Business Transformation Senior Manager in Chicago. This role involves leading large-scale client projects and driving business development within the Strategic CFO Advisory practice.

The ideal candidate has over 8 years of consulting experience, including management roles. Responsibilities include project leadership, process improvement, and maintaining client relationships.

Competitive salary range of $165,000 to $180,000 based on experience. Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of consulting or client service experience, ideally within a professional services or consulting firm.
• 3+ years in management or supervisory roles, leading teams and directing complex projects.
• Experience using AI platforms and tools, including Claude, Copilot, and ChatGPT.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end leadership through all phases of a program or project, including strategic planning.
• Direct and oversee integrated consulting engagements and opportunity pursuits.
• Design and implement process improvements that enhance operational efficiency.

Skills

Consulting experience

Project management

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you’re starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional, the EisnerAmper experience is one-of-a-kind. You can design a career you’ll love from top to bottom – we give you the tools you need to succeed and the autonomy to reach your goals.

EisnerAmper is seeking a Finance & Business Transformation Senior Manager to join its Strategic CFO Advisory practice. The Strategic CFO Advisory team drives value for clients by delivering a range of strategic, management, and operational optimization projects rooted in transformational value creation.

The position is responsible for oversight and management of large, multi‑faceted client projects and/or multiple client projects simultaneously. It supports business development by prospecting, acquiring and developing new and incremental business with clients and prospects, maintains extensive knowledge of the Firm’s service lines and offerings as well as current market trends, conditions and penetration of services and solutions, and supports the development and growth of the Strategic CFO Advisory service offering through strategic initiatives and mentorship.

What it Means to Work for EisnerAmper:

• You will get to be part of one of the largest and fastest growing accounting and advisory firms in the industry
• You will have the flexibility to manage your days in support of our commitment to work/life balance
• You will join a culture that has received multiple top “Places to Work” awards
  • We believe that great work is accomplished when cultures, ideas and experiences come together to create new solutions
  • We understand that embracing our differences is what unites us as a team and strengthens our foundation
  • Showing up authentically is how we, both as professionals and a Firm, find inspiration to do our best work

What Work You Will be Responsible For:

• Provide end-to-end leadership through all phases of a program or project, including strategic planning, work planning, mobilization, execution, and closeout to meet the scope, schedule, budget and other contract requirements
• Direct and oversee integrated consulting engagements and opportunity pursuits, as necessary
• Lead and review assets leveraged for process mapping, visualization, and data analysis and collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients to understand business requirements and translate them into business solutions
• Facilitate work products, lead walkthroughs, lead teams to document current and future state of business functions, execute change management efforts related to finance business optimization, visioning, and strategies.
• Design and implement process improvements that enhance operational efficiency across the engagement organization. Identify key stakeholders across the business functions, operations, and other back‑offices functions including roles and responsibilities
• Identify opportunities and recommend methods to improve service, work processes and financial performance (e.g., procedure optimization). Assists in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives. Facilitate collaboration with external agencies, if required, and other stakeholders as needed to enable successful development and implementation of complex project workflow and processes
• Maintain proactive communication with the client on a variety of issues potentially including progress and status, scope, schedule and budget, engagement team feedback, as well as progress of deliverables, client reviews, technical input, and comment resolution. Reports to EisnerAmper Advisory leadership regarding status of client engagements, including all risks, issues, and opportunities
• May be required to occasionally work extended hours, and travel to/work from different firm offices and/or client locations

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 8+ years of consulting or client service experience, ideally within a professional services or consulting firm
• 3+ years in management or supervisory roles, leading teams and directing complex projects and programs across strategic initiatives, business operations, IT, or Federal/State programs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical proficiency at an intermediate or advanced level with the Microsoft Office Suite of products, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, meet deadlines, and adjust priorities appropriately in an evolving work environment with shifting time frames.
• Demonstrated experience leading, building, and managing effective teams for small, medium, and large-scale projects.
• Comfort operating in a dynamic, fast‑paced, innovative, and continuously changing environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills in business and technical environments and within a diverse group of individuals.
• Possess a high degree of professionalism including the ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality.
• Experience using AI platforms and tools, including Claude, Copilot, and ChatGPT.

EisnerAmper is proud to be a merit-based employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of veteran or disability status or any protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.

Preferred Location: Chicago

For Illinois candidates, the expected salary range for this position is between $165,000 and $180,000. The range for the position in other geographies may vary based on market differences. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

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