Financial Close_Close and Consolidations_03_Associate Manager_United States

Role:

Associate Manager, Close & Consolidations

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

• Collaborate with project teams to design and implement improvements to financial workflows and reporting structures.
• Support and own key workstreams within financial close and Record-to-Report (R2R) transformation projects, ensuring alignment with client goals and timelines.
• Build deep expertise in financial close processes and BlackLine (or similar) implementations, including areas such as account reconciliations, journal entries, consolidations, flux analysis, intercompany accounting, and financial reporting.
• Partner with client teams to gather business requirements, design solutions, and support implementation efforts.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and deliver data-driven recommendations to improve efficiency and control.
• Lead or actively contribute to client-facing workshops and meetings, including presenting insights and facilitating discussions.
• Create and deploy dashboards and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI) to provide visibility into client processes and transformation opportunities.
• Apply core project delivery principles (e.g., requirements gathering, testing, deployment support) to ensure successful execution.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

What You'll Bring:

• 4–6 years of experience in financial close, accounting, or finance transformation consulting.
• Hands-on experience with financial close processes and exposure to tools such as BlackLine or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated experience identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel; exposure to Microsoft Fabric is a plus).
• Working knowledge of financial systems and ERP platforms.
• Experience contributing to transformation or technology implementation projects.
• Understanding of project delivery fundamentals, including requirements gathering, testing, and change management.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly convey insights to both internal teams and client stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with Trintech (e.g., T-Recs) or other financial close solutions.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as FinancialForce, SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite.
• Exposure to end-to-end R2R process improvement or transformation initiatives.
• Experience mentoring or guiding junior team members.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma or similar process improvement methodologies.

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

Excited about what we're doing but don't fit every requirement? No problem! At Clearsulting, we're forward-thinkers on a mission to redefine consulting excellence. We're all about diversity and inclusion, committed to assembling teams that mirror the world around us. So, if you're passionate about our mission, you could be the perfect fit for this role or another within our dynamic team. Don't hesitate to apply!

Learn more about Clearsulting by visiting https://www.clearsulting.com/careers/culture/  

The compensation range for this position is $106,000 – $132,000. We are committed to ensuring our offers reflect the value each candidate brings to the role. Final salary placement will be based on upon several factors, including, level of expertise, relevant work experience, technology certifications, educational background, geography and alignment with industry standards. This role is eligible for our bonus program.

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