Consulting Manager, Financial Close

Who We Are:

Clearsulting is a global consulting company dedicated to delivering positive change through digital finance. Our team comprises finance specialists with extensive experience and technical capabilities in areas such as financial close, digital reporting, risk advisory, treasury, and more. We are guided by our five Core Values: GRIT, Growth Mindset, Joy, Accountability, and Teamwork. These values have earned us national recognition for our strong leadership, innovative approach, and outstanding workplace environment. Some of our notable recognitions include:

• Sunday Times Best Places to Work Award (2025)
• 'Great Place to Work' Certified (2022-2026)
• Fortune's Best Workplaces in Consulting (2022-2024)
• Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America (2020-2023)

Role:

Manager, Financial Close

Location:

• Clearsulting is headquartered in Cleveland, OH, with additional offices in Chicago, IL; Columbus, OH; and Dallas, TX. Remote options are available.
• Office Options: Hybrid or Remote. Team members residing within a 45-minute commuting radius of a Clearsulting office are expected to work 8 days per month, offering flexibility for client meetings, team syncs, and personal schedules.
• Travel Expectations: 20-40%

What you'll do:

- Lead and support Record-to-Report (R2R) technology implementations, including BlackLine and similar financial close solutions. - Drive practice growth by managing revenue and margin targets for technology implementation and finance transformation projects. - Communicate complex processes, system, and people-related issues by developing polished, executive-ready presentations and recommendations. - Apply Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) principles, including requirements gathering, solution design, and testing cycles, to guide project execution. - Manage and coach team members, contributing to talent development and fostering a collaborative work environment. - Oversee multiple competing priorities with strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail. - Consistently uphold firm policies and support a high-quality delivery culture.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a business-related field.
• 6+ years of finance management and/or transformation consulting experience, preferably within a large consulting firm.
• Strong technical competency across R2R, Financial Close, General Accounting, and related finance processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to executive audiences.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with end-to-end R2R process design and redesign.
• Strong leadership presence with demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders.
• Proven project management experience (workplans, milestones, risk management, change management, status reporting).
• Team-oriented mindset and commitment to strengthening the Clearsulting culture and Core Values.

Benefits that Benefit You:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid parental leave
• Retail plans
• Flexible work environment
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Access to mental health apps
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Opportunities for ad hoc bonuses

Compensation Range:

The compensation range for this position is $120,000 - $156,000. Final salary placement will be based on 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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Learn more about Clearsulting.

Financial Close Practice

Dallas, TX
Chicago, IL
Cleveland, OH
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