Financial Operations Manager

Pariveda is a North American-based employee-owned professional services firm. We provide strategy and technology services across industries. As a mission-driven organization and Certified B Corp we enable our clients to imagine and do more whether its making next quarters goals or navigating the future. From ideas to impact we help clients get better at what they do to improve people and profits. Learn more about our mission and culture as well as our recruitment process and interview prep. Financial Operations Manager (FOM) DALLAS Pariveda is seeking a Financial Operations Manager (FOM) to join our Accounting team in the Corporate Services office in Dallas. This is a collaborative analytical and problem-solving role. We believe in continuous change and improvement that requires strong prioritization judgment and decision-making abilities. To learn more about our culture and what you can expect at Pariveda review our Findamentals -- the behaviors that show who we are. You Can Expect To: As a member of the Accounting Team you will provide proactive financial reporting analysis and actionable guidance to Operating Group (OG) and Business Unit (BU) leaders. You will help leaders understand the financial drivers of their business identify and mitigate financial risk and make informed decisions aligned with the firms financial priorities. You can expect to: Build and deliver scenario-planning models that illustrate revenue visibility revenue waiting to be recognized known financial risks estimated end-of-term adjustments and the potential impact of future opportunities. Analyze sold margin resource margin margin contribution cost utilization financial risk and account-level performance to help OG and BU leaders understand the behaviors driving results. Provide weekly reporting decks financial read-outs forecast support and other reporting that give leaders a clear understanding of performance against targets. Identify and escalate T&M contract leakage project and account issues revenue-recognition risks and other financial risks so leaders can take timely action. Partner with Project Accountants to support revenue assurance verify that billable projects are set up and reporting correctly and resolve complex project and account issues. Support Finance Treasury and FP&A processes by identifying future revenue and liquidity risks contributing to forecasts providing context for end-of-term fixed-fee reconciliations and contributing metrics for board-level reporting. Advise OG and BU leaders on revenue-recognition compliance contract structures pricing and discount arrangements involving Legal Accounting or Treasury when appropriate. Respond to ad hoc financial reporting and analysis requests model the impact of proposed investments on billable project codes set realistic turnaround expectations and redirect out-of-scope requests to the appropriate team. Coach and support Project Accountants on prioritization service delivery complex account issues and difficult stakeholder conversations. Build financial literacy among non-finance stakeholders so they can make better decisions with a clear understanding of financial impacts. Identify reporting and systems gaps escalate data-accuracy concerns and provide feedback that improves Qlik and other reporting infrastructure. Influence and guide stakeholders without formal authority including navigating difficult conversations with OG and BU leaders. Work within a hybrid model sometimes at home and sometimes in the office. Work with smart humble and supportive people. We Look For: The successful candidate possesses the following critical qualifications: Demonstrated experience in FP&A accounting financial analysis or a comparable business-unit finance role ideally with 35 years of experience. Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field or comparable experience. Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial reporting or business intelligence tools including Qlik or a similar platform. Experience understanding income statements planning processes forecasts and financial performance trends. Working knowledge of revenue recognition contract structures pricing and discount arrangements and margin and utilization analysis in a project-based business. Demonstrated ability to translate financial data into clear actionable guidance for non-finance leaders. Strong written and verbal communication skills including confidence presenting financial results and navigating difficult conversations with senior stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to influence without formal authority and hold stakeholders accountable through clear analysis judgment and communication. Strong financial and analytical reasoning attention to detail business acumen and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize multitask and manage time effectively while responding to recurring and ad hoc reporting needs. Proven ability to collaborate successfully with Finance Treasury FP&A Project Accounting Staffing delivery sales technology and business leadership teams. A process-improvement mindset and the ability to identify reporting system and workflow improvements. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing business needs. Experience in a professional services consulting staffing or other utilization- and margin-based environment is preferred. Prior experience informally leading coaching or reviewing the work of others is preferred. CPA or MBA in progress is a plus. Experience working with a business-unit or practice-group structure is a plus. Legally authorized to work for any company in the United States without sponsorship. Pariveda Benefits: Transparent and Equitable Salary. The salary range for this position is $105400 - $115900 annually. Actual salaries may vary based on factors including but not limited to location experience and performance. Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance for you and your family Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution 2% 401(k) vested immediately Company ownership through Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Plenty of Paid Time Off 4 weeks of vacation time 10 holidays 1 floating holiday Paid sabbatical after 5 years of service for Principals and above Paid parental leave & breast milk shipping costs reimbursed for work travel Employee Assistance Program (EAP) health concierge and financial wellness tool Company paid cell phone plan and device stipend Life insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Pariveda Solutions aspires that our employee diversity is representative of the markets in which we serve. Employment decisions are based solely on merit and business needs and not on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression pregnancy marital status national origin citizenship status (if authorized to work in the country where the job is located) uniform service member military or veteran status ancestry age (over 40) physical or mental disability including HIV or AIDS medical condition genetic information political affiliation or any other category protected by applicable federal provincial or local law. Our commitment to a welcoming inclusive environment means we embrace applicants from all backgrounds. If you feel you may need an accommodation at any stage of our interview process due to a disability please contact the Human Resources team at or 1 select option 3 and then option 1 Human Resources. Required Experience: Manager ]]]]><