Finance and Accounting Lead Consultant (Hybrid - Chicago, IL)

About the role

The Mom Project is excited to partner with our client, a Consulting Firm based in Chicago, IL!

Industry Experience

As a woman-owned and operated firm, this company originated in 2002 in response to a market demand for high-quality business consulting services that could understand and navigate the complexities of large organizations, and apply real-word, first-hand experience by rolling up their sleeves to analyze and implement practical solutions. In other words, they do the work.

Flexible Work Environment

With the founding of the firm 19 years ago, they have also been a leader in providing a flexible work environment for all of its employees (both full and part-time), which is inherent to their vibrant culture and commitment to their greatest asset; their amazing team! They offer remote/hybrid and on-site roles. As a result, they have been rewarded by very strong loyalty of their staff and high employee retention year after year.

Impact for their Clients and in their community

They also believe they must not only do good for clients, but they must also do good in the community. By using their time, talents and resources strategically, philanthropy is deeply embedded within their mission and every action. What started as the CEO's personal mission decades ago has been welcomed and embraced as a core value as a commitment to Social Impact. Treated with the same hands-on approach they use each day as professionals, the philanthropic work is a fundamental part of who they are and why they pride themselves on being part of the team.

Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Finance & Accounting Lead Consultant to provide hands-on consulting services to clients in various industry sectors. The ideal candidate will bring deep industry knowledge, a strategic mindset, and the ability to roll up your sleeves to drive business improvements. As a consultant, you will collaborate with clients to optimize their financial processes, manage risks, ensure compliance, and enhance overall performance.

• Business Process Improvement and Change Management: In working with the clients to analyze current processes, identify process improvements, implement new or revised processes, and document standard operating policies and procedures.
• Software Selection, Design and Implementation: In working with the clients to define and document business and technical requirements to select a new software system. This includes managing the selection process through request for proposal to the design and implementation of the software selected.
• Data Analytics and Business Intelligence: Assist clients in interpreting and analyzing their data focusing on data governance, reporting and visualization, informed decision making, and developing predictive and prescriptive analytics.
• Merger, Acquisition and IPO Readiness: Assist clients in integration of new business, divestitures of business, due diligence analysis and IPO readiness.
• Internal Audit, Compliance and Risk Management: Assist clients in enhancing the internal control environment through risk assessments, internal audits, regulatory compliance reviews, advise on regulatory requirements, and IT data security reviews.
• Project Management: Lead or contribute to the management of client projects, from initiation to implementation, ensuring timely delivery of results and measurable outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise client staff across accounting, finance, financial planning and analysis, financial systems, and processing
• Consult and assist with finance transformation programs and projects
• Document processes and identify process improvements
• Assist with process design, testing, and training/change management related to new financial system (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Oracle Fusion, Workday (including Adaptive), MS Dynamics 365)
• Assist in the redesign of accounting processes, including chart of accounts, enhanced financial reporting, and data cleanup
• Acquisition integration and/or IPO readiness

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business required (e.g., Accounting, Finance or Business Administration)
• Controller or Financial Reporting Experience including:
• Preparation of monthly financial statements
• Preparation of cash flow forecasts
• Implementation of process improvements
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred but not required
• MBA in Finance or Accounting is preferred
• Seven years or more of progressive work experience in relevant areas
• Strong communication skills
• Proficient with Excel and various financial systems/tools
• Financial system implementation experience (SAP, NetSuite, Oracle Fusion, Workday (including Adaptive), MS Dynamics 365)

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Hybrid