Senior Manager, Finance Transformation
Listed on 2026-10-18
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Management
Change Management -
Accounting
Financial Compliance
Senior Manager, Finance Transformation
Chicago, Illinois
Direct Hire
Salary Range : $145,000 - $185,000
Benefits :
Healthvision dental
401K
Senior Manager, Finance Transformation
Chicago, IL (Hybrid, 3 Days Onsite)
A global capital markets technology company is looking for a Senior Manager, Finance Transformation to lead forward-looking initiatives across its accounting organization. This is not a traditional accounting management role. It is built around redesigning close processes, driving automation and systems implementation, and serving as the accounting lead on M&A and integration work. A strong fit for someone who wants to build and transform rather than run steady-state operations.
Highlights- Base salary $145K-$185K
- Hybrid schedule, 3 days onsite in Chicago
- Ownership of the finance transformation roadmap, not a traditional close and reporting seat
- Serve as accounting lead on M&A transactions from due diligence through integration
- High-growth, PE-backed technology company with global reach
- Comprehensive benefits package including strong PTO and professional development support
- Own the finance transformation roadmap, identifying inefficiencies and leading end-to-end implementation of scalable improvements
- Lead evaluation, selection, and rollout of close management and automation tools such as Flo Qast, Power Automate, and Power BI
- Redesign the month-end close process to reduce cycle time, eliminate manual touchpoints, and improve data quality
- Partner with finance systems teams on ERP enhancements and workflow integrations across Net Suite and Coupa
- Serve as finance lead on M&A transactions, including due diligence, purchase price allocation, and post-acquisition accounting
- Lead harmonization of accounting policies, charts of accounts, and systems across acquired entities
- Build a repeatable M&A integration playbook and define KPIs for close efficiency and team productivity
- Present progress and recommendations directly to the Controller and senior leadership
- CPA required
- 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience with demonstrated leadership on process improvement, systems implementation, or M&A integration
- Strong blend of public accounting and industry experience in a high-growth environment
- Hands-on M&A accounting experience, including purchase price allocation and post-acquisition integration
- Strong working knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition, ideally applied to SaaS or multi-element arrangements
- Proven project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives from scoping through implementation
- Experience with a close management tool rollout (Flo Qast, Black Line, or similar) is a plus
- Exposure to international entity structures and multi-currency consolidations is a plus
A strong opportunity for an accounting leader who wants to shape how a finance organization operates rather than simply run it.
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