Head of Finance and Accounting Managed Services Delivery

Alliantgroup•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Head of Finance and Accounting Managed Services (FAMS) Delivery, you will drive mission-critical operations while building advanced financial planning services for global clients through standardized processes, cutting-edge technology, and Centers of Excellence that deliver resilient services exceeding SLAs. You will also lead comprehensive finance and accounting managed services with specialization in scalable FP&A capabilities. As a premier consulting and technology firm, alliant has proudly served over 45,000 clients over the past 25 years. In the last 7 years, alliant has expanded our capabilities to focus on one core mission: helping companies accelerate growth. We specialize in rethinking how work gets done by driving efficiency through the smart integration of AI, people, processes, and technology to deliver results through a blend of AI solutions, expert consulting, and managed services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance; CPA/CMA/ACCA required; MBA preferred
15+ years in finance operations and managed services, preferably a leading Accounting and Finance Managed Services firm
Extensive FP&A, ERP implementations, multi-country operations, automation development
Proven track record managing specialized teams, complex transitions, and transformation projects
Workforce solutions, staffing, or professional services preferred
Excellent English communication skills
PMP or equivalent preferred; additional certifications in financial systems/automation valued
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills in a variety of consultative settings
High sense of urgency with the ability to meet deadlines and changing priorities
Receptiveness to performance feedback within a team environment is essential
Available to travel to Alliant’s India locations monthly and as needed to meet with clients

Responsibilities

Oversee delivery of comprehensive Accounting and FP&A services to Alliant clients: Order-to-cash, Procure-to-Pay, Record-to-Report and FP&A
Build advanced financial modeling, scenario planning, and management reporting with executive dashboards
Provide strategic insights and implement rolling forecast processes
Ensure 99.5%+ accuracy across all transactional processes
Maintain compliance with local regulations and internal controls
Design standardized financial processes and comprehensive automation libraries
Develop RPA bots, AI-powered reconciliation tools, and predictive analytics models
Create scalable automation frameworks with governance and performance monitoring
Lead complex finance and ERP transformation projects (SAP, Oracle, D365)
Execute multi-phase modernization roadmaps and business process reengineering
Manage digital transformation initiatives including cloud migrations, and system integrations
Implement scalable assembly line methodologies ensuring consistent delivery
Operate dedicated Knowledge Transfer, Outsource Transition, Quality Assurance, and Reporting processes
Manage client relationships, SLA commitments, and service expansion opportunities
Build high-performing finance teams across multiple geographies
Develop comprehensive training programs and maintain industry-leading retention rates