Senior Finance and Accounting Manager

Blue Ops PartnersspecializesinM&Aand Office of the CFO value creation, including strategic FP&A advisory, operational finance,accounting and business analytics, partnering with private equity owned portfolio companies to deliver lasting impact.

Since 2010, we have combined deep operationalexpertisewithcutting-edge technology and AI-driven analytics to deliver superior outcomes for our clients.

This is a consulting role for anup-and-comingaccountingleader who thrives in fast-paced, client-facing environments and can drive financial discipline,reporting accuracy, and develop scalable processes across portfolio companies.

The Senior Finance and Accounting Manager willbe responsible fordevelopingand executingkeyvalue creation initiatives within the finance and accounting function, Including accounting and finance process optimization,GAAP compliance,month-end close,financial analysis, modeling, and business process improvements. This role balances hands-on accountingexpertisewith strategic advisory responsibilities, partnering with clients across multiple industries.

• Lead and oversee accounting operations for clients, including month-end and year-endclose, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Ensure GAAP compliance,accurate technical accounting,high-quality financial reporting, and audit support.
• Serve asprimaryliaisonbetween private equity sponsor and portfolio company leadership.
• 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 key point of contact for executives, 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.
• Oversee cash management activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury, fixed asset investments, and cash flow forecasting.
• Develop KPI tracking and operational reporting cadences.

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.ofmulti-tasking across projects of varying scope and complexity.
• Ability to adaptonthe 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.
• Identify opportunities foradditionalclient engagements and collaborate with business development teams to expand relationships.

• Big 4 or public accounting experiencestronglypreferred. Corporate accounting leadershipalsoconsidered.
• 7–15years 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…