Senior Consulting Analyst, Financial Close

Overview

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

Location

• Headquarters in Cleveland, OH, with additional 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.
• Expected in-office presence: 8 days per month for those near an office.
• Travel up to 40%.

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.

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 transformation are encouraged to apply, even if they do not meet every requirement. The organization values diversity and inclusion and seeks to build teams that reflect a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.