Manager Financial Due Diligence

About the role

The Financial Due Diligence Manager at Blue Ops will spearhead and lead engagements, owning workstreams, guiding junior team members, and serving as a trusted point of contact for clients navigating critical financial decisions.

Responsibilities

• Owning workstreams in complex QofE (Quality of Earnings) and other key analyses
• Synthesizing findings into clear, compelling reports
• Leading client meetings and presenting findings to C-suite executives
• Helping buyers, sellers, and investors understand the implications of financial data
• Broadening skillset across other consulting verticals within Blue Ops, including advanced data modeling, portfolio company value creation, and forecasting and budgeting projects
• Contributing to business development efforts, including proposal writing, relationship building, and client pitches

Requirements

• Deep command of accounting and financial statement analysis
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong executive presence and communication skills
• Intellectual curiosity and commitment to lifelong learning
• Natural leadership and ability to develop junior talent
• Ownership mentality extending beyond individual deals to the health and growth of the practice
• Ability to travel on an as-needed basis

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of progressive experience in audit, financial due diligence, or similar roles at a top accounting or consulting firm
• Meaningful experience in an FDD (Financial Due Diligence) role
• Demonstrated track record of leading engagements, managing junior staff, and delivering high-quality work products under deadlines
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or progress toward/completion of CPA license
• CFA designation preferred but not required
• Advanced Excel proficiency, including large datasets, pivot tables, and data modeling
• Experience with data transformation tools like Microsoft Power Pivot and Alteryx
• Proficiency in the broader Microsoft Office suite, including PowerPoint
• Prior involvement in business development, including proposal writing, relationship building, or client pitches

Benefits

• Salary range: $108,675-$153,725 in Minneapolis and $113,513-$170,940 in Chicago
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and professional development reimbursement
• Work from anywhere policy, optional short-term and long-term disability insurance, and summer Fridays