Finance Transformation Manager

Job Description As a Finance Transformation Manager, you’ll be responsible for business process analysis, requirements definition efforts for remediating gaps, cost and cycle time analysis/remediation, and the communication and change management required to ensure the success of our clients – all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. From day one, you’ll collaborate with our Transformation Practice to help clients transform their finance and operations functions, both process‑related and reporting, as well as design and implement sustainable models that streamline operations and comply with business needs. This role looks beyond just control points and focuses on Finance Process Optimization changes that achieve necessary business transformation. Responsibilities Develop client‑focused solutions based on understanding strategy, operations, and management in several functional areas of corporations and organizations Perform engagement management responsibilities, including performance reviews, task delegation, project scheduling, project financials, quality review and client management Utilize previous consulting and industry experience to help companies set and achieve their long‑term goals Perform accurate analysis and design effective solutions to a variety of client issues Manage business development activities, such as proposals, capture, account teams, whitepapers, conferences, and/or other thought leadership material Meet or exceed sales targets for new and follow‑on work Maintain a good working relationship with clients and work effectively with client management and staff at all levels to gather information and perform services Work closely with managers and partners to promptly identify and resolve client problems or issues Manage, develop, train, coach and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year‑end reviews Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization) Other duties as assigned Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance Minimum 5 years of work‑related experience in a consulting role serving cross‑industry clients at a national level, or relative Finance function role(s) within industry Industry recognized professional certification required Strong analytical skills and ability to perform quantitative analysis and develop business cases Process analysis, Reporting & Business Intelligence, Data Analysis & Reconciliation Working knowledge of Close‑the‑books, Chart‑of‑Accounts, Treasury, Financial Planning and Analysis & Financial Benchmarking Strong interpersonal, facilitation and presentation skills Excellent written and verbal skills Can travel as needed. Expected travel is up to 30% Salary The base salary range for this position is between $147,200 and $196,880. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. Benefits Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period. Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave. Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation. Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. 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