Senior Consulting Manager, Business Advisory

Senior Consulting Manager, Business Advisory About this position Who We Are: Clearsulting is a global consulting company with the motivation to deliver positive change through digital finance. Our team consists of finance specialists that bring experience and technical capabilities across the spectrum of finance, including financial close, digital reporting, risk advisory, treasury and more. Clearsulting stands by its culture, shaped by our five Core Values: GRIT, Growth Mindset, Joy, Accountability, and Teamwork. Our unwavering dedication to these principles has garnered national recognition for our strong leadership, innovative approach, and outstanding workplace environment. Below are some of the awards and accolades that honor our commitment to excellence: Sunday Times Best Places to Work Award (2025-2026) ‘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 Senior Consulting Manager, Business Advisory 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. What you’ll do Lead complex client engagements, ensuring the delivery of high-quality outcomes within scope, vendor selection, timeline, and budget, including assessments, finance transformations, process improvement, finance and accounting operating model modernization, and technology implementations. Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor to finance and accounting leaders while helping address complex business challenges. Support practice growth by identifying client needs, contributing to business development efforts, preparing proposals, and participating in sales pursuits and client presentations. Manage and develop consulting teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous learning, and exceptional client service. Provide insights and recommendations on industry leading practices, emerging trends, and innovative solutions to enhance client value. Develop internal and external use cases leveraging AI and go-to-market (GTM) solutions to improve client outcomes and operational effectiveness. Drive engagement delivery excellence by optimizing processes, methodologies, and tools that enhance service quality and team productivity. Help finance transformation and accounting executives solve complex business problems from strategy through execution, with a focus on finance functional strategy, operating model design, process improvement, and technology enablement. Develop executive-level presentations and deliverables that communicate complex issues, recommendations, and business outcomes across processes, systems, and people. Leverage artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to improve business processes and workflows, while advising clients on AI capabilities, adoption strategies, and best practices for effective implementation. What You’ll Bring Bachelor's or Master's degree in a business-related field of study. 8+ years of finance management consulting experience in finance strategy and transformation, operating model design, shared services, process improvement, program management, and/or technology implementations. 3+ years of people management and coaching experience. Strong functional finance and accounting expertise with knowledge of industry trends, leading practices, and transformation methodologies. Demonstrated project and program management experience, including workplan development, milestone tracking, risk management, stakeholder communication, status reporting, and change management. Experience managing client relationships and leading workstreams or engagements with increasing levels of responsibility. Foundational knowledge of data, analytics, and automation technologies (e.g., Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, Python, VBA, SQL, Access, etc.) as well as emerging AI solutions and their application within finance organizations. Demonstrated understanding of AI technologies and the ability to incorporate AI into workflows while advising clients on effective usage, adoption, and optimization opportunities. Nice-to-Haves Willingness to take on challenging projects involving new, evolving, or ambiguous subject matter. Commercial mindset with experience supporting business development initiatives, expanding existing client relationships, and contributing to proposal development. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex business concepts to executive audiences using professional business writing practices. Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence stakeholders, lead teams, and drive results in fast-paced environments. Experience contributing to thought leadership, practice development initiatives, and internal capability-building efforts. Benefits that Benefit You Medical, dental, and vision coverage Unlimited PTO Paid parental leave Flexible work environment Cell phone reimbursementAccess to mental health apps Life insurance and disability coverage Opportunities for ad hoc bonuses The compensation range for this position is $144,000-$186,000 USD. We are committed to ensuring our offers reflect the value each candidate brings to the role. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr