Experienced Finance and Accounting Management Consultant

ScottMadden, Inc. • Atlanta, GA

41d • Hybrid

About The Position

ScottMadden is a general management consulting firm with three main practice areas — Energy, Corporate & Shared Services, and Enterprise & Specialized Services. We work with forward-thinking clients across a wide variety of business units and functions, including human capital management, finance & accounting, supply chain and more. Our industry focus is also expansive, including health care, higher education, technology, communications, manufacturing, consumer products and professional services, among others. We are seeking talent with Finance and Accounting consulting experience to join our Corporate & Shared Services team. Experienced consultants are expected to have the leadership, project management, and client relationship skills necessary to successfully manage a variety of project types and sizes. Travel, at the discretion of the client, may be necessary. You will work on small project teams to identify, and often implement, solutions to client problems and challenges. Project teams are typically composed of three or four consultants and a partner. Working closely with experienced ScottMadden consultants and partners will maximize your learning and enable meaningful project contributions from your very first assignment.

Requirements

• MBA or other relevant advanced degree preferred
• Finance and Accounting consulting experience (3+ years preferred)
• Experience in Shared Services is preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, Project and Outlook)
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Practical understanding of Finance and Accounting processes, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general accounting, fixed assets, and financial planning and analysis, and supporting technologies
• Knowledge of leading practice Finance and Accounting solutions, shared service and global business service delivery models, processes, technologies, and organizational structures
• Experience in assessing, designing, implementing, and improving Finance and Accounting delivery models
• Experience in overseeing/delivering technology implementations and digital transformations including strategy and business case, requirements gathering, vendor selection, testing, training, and deployment
• Strong project and resource management skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to learn quickly
• Enthusiasm and initiative
• Creativity (necessary for the development of custom solutions)
• Focused, strategic, and critical thinking
• Service-oriented and client-focused

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement solutions to client problems and challenges.
• Manage a variety of project types and sizes.
• Create project deliverables.
• Engage with people at all levels of an organization.

Benefits

• Bonuses are earned quarterly based on the objective measure of utilization.
• Promotions occur on a quarterly basis and are paced to each individual’s progress.
• Supportive network for career advancement.
• Assigned a senior-level sponsor who encourages and supports development goals.
• Assigned a similar-level onboarding ambassador who ensures all tools needed to be successful during the first year with the firm.
• Feedback is provided frequently, with structured review processes occurring at the end of each project and annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level