Senior Finance Manager – Corporate Finance - Boston, MA

We do Consulting Differently Berkeley Research Group (BRG) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Finance Manager to lead core financial management reporting, FP&A and accounting activities within our Corporate Finance practice. This individual will play a critical leadership role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting, while partnering with senior leadership to drive financial insights and operational performance.

The Senior Finance Manager will oversee a Senior FP&A Analyst and a billing team of 5+ professionals acting as a strategic partner to practice leadership and corporate stakeholders. This role requires strong reporting skills, executive communication skills, technical accounting foundation, leadership capabilities, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, professional services environment.

The Corporate Finance practice is an established, yet growing and entrepreneurial setting where you have the autonomy to build process and systems to meet aggressive growth plans. This role supports a Corporate Finance practice that includes competencies such as turnaround and restructuring, performance improvement, CFO advisory, transaction advisory and other financial advisory services with broad industry capabilities.

Job Responsibilities Financial & Management Reporting Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financials

Liaise with Corporate BRG accounting team on monthly close processes

Lead and oversee FP&A activities through direct management of the Senior FP&A Analyst, including:

Budgeting and forecasting processes

Financial modeling and scenario analyses

Practice-level performance reporting and KPI tracking

Management and BOD-level reporting

Provide actionable financial insights to Corporate Finance leadership to support decision-making, resource allocation, and growth initiatives

Partner with practice leaders to monitor engagement performance and profitability

Manage WIP and receivables with the billing and Corporate BRG accounting teams

Systems & Process Improvement Identify and implement opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting tools, and automation

Partner with IT and Finance leadership on ERP optimization (e.g., Workday)
Support integration of financial reporting for newly acquired entities, ensuring consistency in reporting frameworks

Team Leadership & Development Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing team (Billing, FP&A, etc.)Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration

Drive process improvements and system enhancements to increase efficiency and scalability

Qualifications

Education :

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required

Accounting, Finance, or related business majors required

Experience :8+ years of experience

Experience working in a professional services environment

Graduation from a top-tier undergraduate program / business school

Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Workday)

Experience with Workday Finance and Adaptive is preferred

Advanced proficiency required in MS Excel and PowerPoint (PPT)
Advanced communication and written skills

Abilities :

Strong expertise in financial reporting and management reporting

Experience overseeing or partnering with FP&A functions, including budgeting and forecasting

Proven leadership experience with the ability to lead, manage and develop high-performing teams

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Strong communication skills with the ability to present to and influence senior leadership

Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic professional services environment

Meticulous attention to detail and proven time management skills

Forward-looking thinker who demonstrates the ability to anticipate needs

Positive approach along with the highest level of customer/client service

Flexibility in adjusting work schedule based on client demands

Salary Range: $150,000 to $250,000 per year.

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