Role:
Manager, Financial Close
Location:
- Clearsulting is headquartered in Cleveland, OH, with additional offices located in Chicago, IL; Columbus, OH; and Dallas, TX. Other cities are welcome remotely.
- Office Options: Hybrid or Remote. Team members residing within a 45 minute commuting radius of a Clearsulting office, we expect 8 days of in-person work per month, allowing flexibility choosing these days to accommodate client meetings, team syncs and individual schedules.
- Travel Expectations: 20-40%
What you'll do
- Lead and support Record‑to‑Report (R2R) technology implementations, including BlackLine and similar financial close solutions.
- Drive practice growth by managing revenue and margin targets for technology implementation and finance transformation projects.
- Communicate complex processes, system, and people‑related issues by developing polished, executive‑ready presentations and recommendations.
- Apply SDLC principles—including requirements gathering, solution design, and testing cycles—to guide project execution.
- Manage and coach team members, contributing to talent development and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Oversee multiple competing priorities with strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Consistently uphold firm policies and support a high‑quality delivery culture.
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a business‑related field.
- 6+ years of finance management and/or transformation consulting experience, preferably within a large consulting firm.
- Strong technical competency across R2R, Financial Close, General Accounting, and related finance processes.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to executive audiences.
Nice-to-Haves:
- Experience with end‑to‑end R2R process design and redesign.
- Strong leadership presence with demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders.
- Proven project management experience (workplans, milestones, risk management, change management, status reporting).
- Team‑oriented mindset and commitment to strengthening the Clearsulting culture and Core Values.
- Eligibility to work in the United States.
- Willingness and ability to travel.
Benefits that Benefit You:
We want to cultivate a thriving culture and company—and we know that your health and well-being matter. We offer a benefits package and perks for our team members that include:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Unlimited PTO
- Paid parental leave
- Retirement plans
- Flexible work environment
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Access to mental health apps
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Opportunities for ad hoc bonuses