Manager - Financial Operations

The Connor Group•Washington, DC

7d•Remote

About The Position

Connor Group is hiring remote professionals for this position. The role may require working onsite at a client location when needed, and professionals may use a Connor Group office if one is available in their area and their personal situation warrants it. The position is for an intellectually curious, project-oriented professional who will build on existing accounting, operational, and industry experience while executing finance projects for clients’ finance, accounting, and operations departments. Projects may address complex accounting and financial reporting issues and improve processes and controls through optimization or automation. Connor Group is a specialized professional services firm whose team of Big 4 alumni and industry executives supports financial executives through Accounting Advisory, Financial Operations, IPO, M&A, and Operational Accounting services. The company describes its culture as collaborative and focused on initiative, excellence, growth, integrity, and innovation. The position offers resources and opportunities intended to support professional goals and work-life balance, including health insurance packages, wellness programs, one-on-one coaching, and career development opportunities.

Requirements

Minimum 5–7 years of consulting or industry experience.
Good understanding of key business and finance processes, such as close, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, and equity processes.
Experience helping companies identify improvements in key process areas and assisting with implementing those improvements.
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.
Willingness to travel approximately 10%.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to financial systems and tools such as NetSuite, Oracle, BlackLine, Zuora, Coupa, Hyperion, and business intelligence databases.
CPA and/or MBA.
Six Sigma Green or Black Belt.

Responsibilities

Manage and complete assigned project areas and create high-quality deliverables, providing appropriate direction and supervision to junior team members.
Prepare project plans with key milestones and deliverables, and track and report on status, progress, and risks.
Participate in and facilitate engagement team and client meetings and presentations.
Lead and train junior team members.
Prepare and monitor budgets and client billings.
Develop specialized expertise in multiple areas, solutions, and/or technology tools.