Strategic Financial Operations Manager — Remote

The Connor Group; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Connor Group is seeking professionals with a strong background in accounting, finance, and consulting to deliver Accounting Advisory, Financial Operations, IPO, M&A, and operational accounting services. The role emphasizes leading teams, managing projects, and driving process improvements for clients across industries.

Applicants should have 5–7 years of consulting or industry experience, CPA or MBA preferred, and be willing to travel about 10%.

Qualifications

• Understanding of key business and finance processes (close, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash).
• Experience identifying process improvements and implementing them.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience managing teams and projects.
• Business consulting experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Exposure to financial systems and tools beneficial (NetSuite, Oracle, BlackLine, Zuora, Coupa, Hyperion).
• Willingness to travel about 10%.

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete assigned project areas with high-quality deliverables and oversight for junior team members.
• Prepare project plans with milestones, deliverables, and risk reporting.
• Lead engagement team and client meetings and presentations.
• Lead and train junior team members.
• Prepare and monitor budgets and client billings.
• Develop specialized expertise across multiple areas, solutions, or tools.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Team leadership

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

CPA

MBA

Tools

NetSuite

Oracle

BlackLine

Zuora

Coupa

Hyperion

Business Intelligence Databases

Job description

Connor Group is seeking professionals with a strong background in accounting, finance, and consulting to deliver Accounting Advisory, Financial Operations, IPO, M&A, and operational accounting services. The role emphasizes leading teams, managing projects, and driving process improvements for clients across industries.

Applicants should have 5–7 years of consulting or industry experience, CPA or MBA preferred, and be willing to travel about 10%.