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Finance Specialist

As a member of the Public Sector finance team, the Finance Specialist will collaborate closely with various teams and business partners throughout North America to support the financial management of client and case team portfolios. The individual will participate in the delivery of reliable finance and accounting services to support business needs in the key areas of financial management, project management, client contract management, and revenue and cash management. This role will also lead and participate in special projects, analysis, and initiatives to optimize the performance of current capabilities utilizing data analytics and business intelligence tools.

What You'll Do

• Enable and execute efficient revenue and cash management operations for case teams and local Finance teams in the key areas of project management, contracting, invoicing, legal, and risk.
• Partner with the PS Finance team to improve days sales outstanding (DSO) and client contract management across the Public Sector account.
• Identify and implement operational process and productivity improvements to enhance controls and increase procedural effectiveness.

What You'll Bring

• B.A./B.S. degree in accounting or finance with 1-3 years of business experience preferred, or equivalent experience.
• High level of competency with computing tools like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and financial ERP systems such as SAP.
• Analytical proficiency with strong business, financial management, or accounting background.
• Ability to work varied hours to complete projects and tasks according to deadlines.

Key Competencies

• Ability to work effectively in a challenging, fast-paced, and growth environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong customer service-oriented focus.
• Attention to detail and well-organized.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and set priorities to meet deadlines.
• Utilizes sound judgment in dealing with workflow and uncertain situations.
• Manages situations with confidence, understanding, and tact.
• Ability to respect all BCG information as personal and confidential.

Who You'll Work With

As part of the Public Sector Finance team, you will partner closely with other regional Finance teams, Public Sector BST functional teams, case teams, and clients participating in the delivery of reliable services to support business needs.

At BCG, we are committed to offering a comprehensive benefit program that includes everything our employees and their families need to be well and live life to the fullest. We pay the full cost of medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members.* That's zero dollars in premiums taken from employee paychecks.

• Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children
• Low $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs
• Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits
• Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually
• Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities
• Fully vested Profit Sharing Retirement Fund contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not, plus the option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan
• Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement
• Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 15 vacation days per year (earned at 1.25 days per month)
• Paid sick time on an as needed basis

*Employees, spouses, and children are covered at no cost. Employees share in the cost of domestic partner coverage.

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer.