Finance Manager; Finance & Accounting

Finance Manager (Finance & Accounting) at Xerxes Global

Position:
Finance Manager

Company:
Blue Ops

Location:

Minneapolis, MN, Chicago, IL and Charlotte, NC

Blue Ops is hiring a Finance Manager to join our Financial Operations team. Our team specializes in helping small to medium-sized businesses, private equity portfolio companies, and other clients strengthen their finance and accounting operations.

• Lead accounting and finance operations for clients, including establishing internal controls, preparing and reviewing reconciliations and developing GAAP‑compliant financials.
• Develop and maintain robust financial reporting packages and assist in preparing board decks and lender compliance certificates.
• Direct day‑to‑day accounting functions related to working capital accounts, such as cash, inventory, accounts receivables and payable, and other accruals.
• Establish critical treasury processes related to cash receipts, procurement and payroll.
• Serve as primary contact for external auditors and lead financial statement audit.
• Provide financial analysis, modeling, and forecasting in support of client objectives.
• Partner with technology teams on ERP/accounting system design and implementation.
• Act as the trusted advisor for the executive leadership team boards and private equity stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance teams to ensure excellence in deliverables.
• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and the scope of services.

• Communicate effectively internally and externally across a range of disciplines and all levels of management.
• Use data analysis to develop insights to drive client value.
• Capable of multi‑tasking across projects of varying scope and complexity.
• Adapt on the fly and be comfortable with ambiguity.
• Influence and drive consensus across all 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 continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities for additional client engagements and collaborate with business development teams to expand relationships.

• Big 4 or public accounting experience strongly preferred; corporate accounting leadership also considered.
• 7–15 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred; CFA or CMA a plus.
• Experience in month‑end close, technical accounting and financial reporting.
• Exposure to FP&A, budgeting, and forecasting is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, ERP, and financial reporting systems.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams and managing client relationships.

In addition to a very competitive base salary and bonus target, you will receive a competitive benefits package.

Blue Ops Partners, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.