Senior Consulting Analyst, Financial Close

Overview

A global consulting firm specializing in digital finance is seeking a Senior Analyst for Financial Close. The team consists of finance specialists with expertise across financial close, digital reporting, risk advisory, treasury, and related areas.

Location

• Headquartered in Cleveland, OH, with offices in Chicago, IL; Columbus, OH; and Dallas, TX.
• Remote work is available; hybrid option for those within a 45-minute commute of an office.
• Hybrid employees are expected to work 8 days per month in-person, with flexible scheduling.
• Travel up to 40% is expected.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams to design and implement improvements in financial workflows and reporting.
• Assist in managing project activities to align with client goals and timelines.
• Develop subject matter expertise in financial close processes and BlackLine implementations, including account reconciliations, journal entries, consolidations, flux analysis, intercompany transactions, and financial/management reporting.
• Work closely with client teams to define business requirements and solutions.
• Identify process optimization opportunities and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Lead or participate in client-facing workshops and meetings.
• Create and deploy digital dashboards to analyze client processes and highlight transformation opportunities.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience with BlackLine or financial close process areas.
• Advanced skills in data analysis and visualization tools such as Power BI and Microsoft Fabric.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills focused on process optimization.
• Proficiency with financial systems including Salesforce and other relevant applications.
• Experience supporting transformation projects and collaborating across teams.
• Understanding of project management and change management principles.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer-sponsored visa support.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of professional experience with Trintech T-Recs.
• Familiarity with FinancialForce or other ERP systems.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma or similar process improvement methodologies.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $84,000 - $110,000, with final placement based on expertise, experience, certifications, education, geography, and industry standards.
• Eligibility for bonus program.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Unlimited paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Retirement plans.
• Flexible work environment.
• Cell phone reimbursement.
• Access to mental health applications.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Opportunities for ad hoc bonuses.

Candidates passionate about digital finance and process transformation are encouraged to apply, even if they do not meet every requirement.