Managing Consultant - Finance Transformation (BOS)
Boston, MA
Business Transformation – BT-Finance Transformation /
Full-Time Employee /
Hybrid
From the beginning, our goal was to establish an advisory firm that stands apart from the rest – one that is grounded in our Core Values and dedicated to creating a positive experience not just for our clients, but for our people too. We firmly believe in the strength of collaboration, enthusiasm, generosity, and perseverance as the driving forces behind our success. With advisory solutions spanning accounting and risk, technology-enabled transformation, and transactions, we partner with our clients to solve today’s challenges and deliver present and future value.
Our commitment to our people has earned us numerous awards including Inc5000's Fastest Growing Companies and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work. Explore what our employees have to say about our unique culture by clicking here.
By joining our rapidly growing Business Transformationpractice 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
- Conduct thorough reviews of clients' current close documentation, define future state processes, and advise on best practices for close management
- 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 and assess business challenges within the Finance and Accounting organization
- Review clients' current close documentation, actively engaging the close team to define future state processes and advise on best practices for close management
- Assess and escalate project issues, risks, or conflicts to the project manager for prompt resolution, ensuring proactive risk management and effective project delivery
- Identify 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
- Oversee project administration activities, encompassing project setup, planning, budgeting, account management, and billing, ensuring smooth project completion
- Mentor team members by coaching colleagues, providing regular ongoing feedback and annual performance reviews, and helping project teams resolve complex issues
- Cultivate new client relationships and deepen existing ones
What You'll Bring:
- 5+ years of experience in professional services preferred
- Experience mentoring and developing team members
- Knowledge of one or more of the following concepts: Chart of Accounts, 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
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CrossCountry Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, pregnancy, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We encourage and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and will consider all applicants based on their qualifications, skills, and experience. We embrace and value our individual experiences, capabilities, talents, and perspectives by fostering and promoting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
