Finance Manager - Client-Facing

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

• Are you looking for something different than your typical internal Finance Manager role?
• Do you love to roll up your sleeves and solve problems for others?
• Are you looking to advance your career doing work that showcases your expertise? 
• Do you enjoy variety and challenging yourself to learn new things?
• Would you like to gain valuable experience in different industries from different Finance/Accounting leaders and mentors?

If you answered “YES” to these questions, Growth Operators is the place for you!

We are seeking a professional with prior experience as a Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst or Finance Manager who is ready to use their skills to drive business results and deliver high quality service to our clients.

The client-facing Finance Manager serves Growth Operators’ clients by managing the accounting function and/or projects for our clients. Services are provided in the form of advisory services (specific projects) and outsourced services (interim or fractional roles with clients). Client relationships are overseen by the Client Relationship Manager, a Partner or Managing Director of the company. Work performed by the Finance Manager on client engagements may include the following:

• Builds complex financial models for forecasting and measuring financial performance
• Builds financial reporting packages using various software packages for clients
• Assembles and summarizes data to structure reports on financial status and risks
• Assists with improving the client’s budgeting, planning, forecasting, analytics, and reporting capabilities
• Reviews past and current financial performance against budgeted estimates and develops models that assist management in understanding the financial impact of business decisions
• Assists in pulling, joining, and consolidating data from multiple client systems
• Assists in developing and maintaining client master data information (chart of accounts, location hierarchies, etc.)

Note: This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, might be required.

Required Qualifications and Core Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 6+ years of progressive finance experience
• Proven knowledge of financial forecasting and diagnosis, corporate finance, and information analysis
• Strong analytical and data gathering skills
• Strong systems aptitude
• Adaptability and ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
• Possess a positive and energetic self-starter attitude, with excellent drive, ambition and work ethic
• Strong prioritization, organization and project management skills
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• High proficiency for financial modeling techniques
• Experience with planning and analytics software (Essbase, SAP BPC, Workday Adaptive Planning, Board, Anaplan, Cube Software, etc.)
• Experience with data visualization platforms (PowerBI, Tableau, Sisense, etc.)
• Strong project management skills
• Must be able to spend substantial time in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN area for onsite client work as needed

Preferred Experience

• CPA (active or inactive) and/or MBA
• Background in mergers, acquisitions, and integrations
• Prior experience in consulting or contract work
• Experience working with private equity-backed companies
• Project management experience

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time position with some flexibility regarding work schedule and location. 
• FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Environment/ Travel

• The work is performed on-site at client locations, remotely from home, and at Growth Operators' office in downtown Minneapolis.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones.
• Travel is primarily local during the business day; some out-of-town and overnight travel is expected.

Benefits/Total Rewards

• Growth Operators offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall wellbeing. We are pleased to offer health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, MN Paid Family and Medical Leave, 401k with employer match, voluntary disability, life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance, flexible time off programs, employee assistance programs, and additional perks. 
• In addition to the base salary, you will also be eligible to participate in a quarterly incentive program. 

ABOUT GROWTH OPERATORS®:

• Our purpose is to empower growth for our clients.
• Our vision is to be the premier finance and human resources advisory firm for growing companies.
• Our mission is to deploy our collective knowledge and expertise to propel our clients to higher levels of performance.

Our clients hire Growth Operators because we are different. Our people are experienced, industry-proven professionals that we call Growth Pros. We provide accounting, finance, human resources and transaction advisory transformation services that empower our clients to create sustainable growth and value, and we approach our work with our sleeves rolled up. Come grow your career with us!

Growth Operators is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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