Finance and Accounting Manager

ABOUT Blue Ops Partners specializes in M&A and Office of the CFO value creation, including strategic FP&A advisory, operational finance,accountingand business analytics, partnering with private equity owned portfolio companies to deliver lasting impact. Since 2010, we have combined deep operationalexpertisewithcutting-edgetechnology and AI-driven analytics to deliver superior outcomes for our clients. WHO WORKS AT BLUE OPS Thisisaconsultingroleforanup-and-comingaccountingleaderwhothrivesinfast-paced,client-facingenvironmentsandcandrivefinancialdiscipline,reporting accuracy, and develop scalableprocessacrossportfoliocompanies. THE ROLE The Finance and Accounting Manager willberesponsiblefordevelopingandexecutingkeyvaluecreationinitiativeswithinthefinanceandaccountingfunction,Includingaccountingandfinanceprocessoptimization,GAAPcompliance,month-endclose,financialanalysis,modeling,andbusinessprocessimprovements.This role balances hands-on accounting expertise with strategic advisory responsibilities, partnering with clients across multiple industries. Key responsibilities: Lead and oversee accounting operations for clients, including month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, and internal controls. Ensure GAAP compliance, accurate technical accounting, high-quality financial reporting, and audit support. Serve asprimaryliaison between private equity sponsor and portfolio company leadership. Provide financial analysis, modeling, and forecasting in support of clientobjectives. Partner with technology teams on ERP/accounting system design and implementation. Act as the key point of contact for executives, boards, and private equity stakeholders. Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance teams to ensure excellence in deliverables. Identifyopportunities to expand client relationships and the scope of services. Oversee cash management activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury, fixed asset investments, and cash flow forecasting. Develop KPI tracking and operational reporting cadences. QUALIFICATIONS Blue Ops is a hands-on, growth-minded organization built on collaboration and accountability. We move quickly, dive deep, and partner closely with our clients to deliver lasting impact.Important competencies to effectively perform this role include: Communicate effectively internally and externally across a range of disciplines, and all levels of management. Ability to use data analysis to develop insights to drive client value. Capable ofmultitasking across projects of varying scope and complexity. Ability to adapt on the fly, and comfortable with ambiguity. Ability to influence and drive consensus across organizational functional areas. Effectively manage engagement execution (e.g.deliverable timelines, economics, scope/re-scoping, quality, customer satisfaction, team effectiveness). Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, addressing their concerns and providing regular updates. Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment, promoting professional growth and development and continuous improvement. Identifyopportunities foradditionalclient engagements and collaborate with business development teams to expand relationships. WHAT YOUR RESUME SHOWS Big 4 or public accounting experiencestronglypreferred. Corporate accounting leadershipalsoconsidered. 5-10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience. Undergraduate B.S. Degree - emphasis in Accounting & Finance, CPA, CFA, or CMA preferred Expertise in month-endclose, technical accounting, financial reporting, and audits. Exposure to FP&A, budgeting, and forecasting is a plus. Advancedproficiencyin MS Excel, ERP, and financial reporting systems. Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing client relationships. #J-18808-Ljbffr