Manager - Financial Operations

We’re looking at you—high-achievers, challenge-seekers, and innovation-chasers.Professionals who never shy away from complex problems. We hire the top 1% and let your talents soar.Connor Group is hiring remote professionals for this position, with the obligation to work onsite at a client location when required. Additionally, professionals may utilize our offices across the U.S. if one is available in your area and your personal situation warrants it.Are you an intellectually curious, project-oriented professional who enjoys coming up with innovative solutions to complex business issues? Connor Group is seeking professionals who want to build off their existing accounting, operational, and industry experience. We execute finance projects that add value to our clients within their finance, accounting, and operations departments. From complex accounting and financial reporting issues to improving processes and controls by way of optimization and/or automation, joining Connor Group will help you exponentially to further develop your career and expand your experience base.Connor Group is a specialized professional services firm of Big 4 alumni and industry executives. Our team of highly experienced professionals assists financial executives with their most critical business needs, by way of providing Accounting Advisory, Financial Operations, IPO, M&A, and Operational Accounting services.ResponsibilitiesManage and complete assigned project areas, creating high quality deliverables, including providing appropriate direction and supervision to junior team membersPrepare project plans, including key milestones and deliverables, and track and report on status, progress and risksParticipate in and facilitate engagement team and client meetings and presentationsLead and train junior team membersPrepare and monitor budgets and client billingsDevelop specialized expertise in multiple areas, solutions, and/or technology toolsDesired Skills & ExperienceGood understanding of key business and finance processes (close process, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, equity, etc.)Experience in helping companies identify improvements in key process areas and in assisting with implementing those improvementsExcellent interpersonal, writing, communication, and presentation skillsExperience managing teams and projectsBusiness consulting experienceStrong analytical and problem solving skillsExcellent Excel and PowerPoint skillsExposure to financial systems and tools beneficial (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, BlackLine, Zuora, Coupa, Hyperion, Business Intelligence Databases)CPA and or MBA beneficialSix Sigma Green or Blackbelt beneficialMinimum 5 -7 years consulting/industry experience requiredA willingness to travel (About 10%)Connor Group is committed to celebrating the value of diversity in a globally connected business world. Our team culture is collaborative and encourages team members to take initiative. Our professionals are committed to excellence, growth, and integrity. By focusing on innovation, we continue to raise the bar on excellence and deliver greater value to our clients.At Connor Group, our professionals are provided with resources and opportunities to help achieve their professional goals while maintaining a healthy and happy work life balance. From health insurance packages and wellness programs to our one-on-one coaching program and career development opportunities, we empower our professionals by investing in their growth, health, and happiness.Visit the following link for information relating to California’s Pay Transparency Act: Visit the following link for information relating to Colorado’s Pay Transparency Act: Visit the following link for information relating to Washington’s Pay Transparency Act:Visit the following link for information relating to New York's Pay Transparency Act: #LI-Hybrid"We know that difficult problems attract some of the brightest and most courageous people in the world."Jeff PickettConnor Group Founder and ChairSummaryLocation: San Francisco, CA; Irvine, CA; Austin, TX; Dallas, TX; Los Angeles, CA; Boston, MA; New York, NY; Santa Clara, CA; San Diego, CAType: Full time