Senior Manager - Financial Operations

The Connor Group•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking at you—high-achievers, challenge-seekers, and innovation-chasers. Professionals who never shy away from complex problems. We hire the top 1% and let your talents soar. Connor Group is hiring remote professionals for this position, with the obligation to work onsite at a client location when required. Additionally, professionals may utilize our offices across the U.S. if one is available in your area and your personal situation warrants it. Are you an intellectually curious, project-oriented professional who enjoys coming up with innovative solutions to complex business issues? Connor Group is seeking professionals who want to build off their existing accounting, operational, and industry experience. We execute finance projects that add value to our clients within their finance, accounting, and operations departments. From complex accounting and financial reporting issues to improving processes and controls by way of optimization and/or automation, joining Connor Group will help you exponentially to further develop your career and expand your experience base. Connor Group is a specialized professional services firm of Big 4 alumni and industry executives. Our team of highly experienced professionals assists financial executives with their most critical business needs, by way of providing Accounting Advisory, Financial Operations, IPO, M&A, and Operational Accounting services. Connor Group is committed to celebrating the value of diversity in a globally connected business world. Our team culture is collaborative and encourages team members to take initiative. Our professionals are committed to excellence, growth, and integrity. By focusing on innovation, we continue to raise the bar on excellence and deliver greater value to our clients. At Connor Group, our professionals are provided with resources and opportunities to help achieve their professional goals while maintaining a healthy and happy work life balance. From health insurance packages and wellness programs to our one-on-one coaching program and career development opportunities, we empower our professionals by investing in their growth, health, and happiness. Visit the following link for information relating to California’s Pay Transparency Act: https://www.connorgp.com/careers/ca-cgi-snmanager/ Visit the following link for information relating to Colorado’s Pay Transparency Act: https://www.connorgp.com/careers/co-cgi-snmanager/ Visit the following link for information relating to Washington’s Pay Transparency Act: https://www.connorgp.com/careers/wa-cgi-snmanager/ Visit the following link for information relating to New York's Pay Transparency Act: https://www.connorgp.com/careers/ny-cgi-snmanager/ #LI-Hybrid "We know that difficult problems attract some of the brightest and most courageous people in the world." Jeff Pickett Connor Group Founder and Chair Connor Group is built for breakthroughs. We’re a professional services firm focused on the most critical opportunities and challenges facing ambitious companies. As a leader in accounting, compliance, M&A, IPOs, and digital solutions (strategy, system implementation, automation, analytics, and AI), we serve the offices of the CFO, CIO/CTO, and CHRO.

Requirements

Subject matter expertise in key business and finance processes (close process, financial planning & analysis, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, revenue etc.) and related internal controls
Experience in helping companies identify improvements in key process areas, including controls, and in assisting with implementing those improvements
Dynamic leadership and excellent project management skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent interpersonal, writing, communication, and presentation skills
Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills
Minimum 7+ years business consulting/advisory/auditing/industry experience required
A willingness to travel (about 10%)

Nice To Haves

Exposure to financial systems and tools beneficial (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, BlackLine, Zuora, Coupa, Hyperion, Business Intelligence Databases)
CPA and or MBA preferred
Technology industry experience highly preferred

Responsibilities

Lead multiple engagement teams and/or a variety of project components, including participating in or leading the review of client deliverables
Develop and articulate project execution methodology and own the delivery of solutions
Provide high quality client service and project deliverables
Act as trusted advisor for key client contacts
Prepare and monitor budgets and client billings
Participate in business development calls and activities
Identify opportunities to expand project scope and workstreams at clients
Coach, mentor and develop team members