Associate Consulting Manager, Inter; Blackline

Associate Consulting Manager, Intercompany (Blackline) About this position

Clearsulting is a global consulting company with the motivation to deliver positive change through digital finance. Our team consists of finance specialists that bring experience and technical capabilities across the spectrum of finance, including financial close, digital reporting, risk advisory, treasury and more.

Clearsulting stands by its culture, shaped by our five Core Values: GRIT, Growth Mindset, Joy, Accountability, and Teamwork. Our unwavering dedication to these principles has garnered national recognition for our strong leadership, innovative approach, and outstanding workplace environment. Below are some of the awards and accolades that honor our commitment to excellence:

• Sunday Times Best Places to Work Award )
• Great Place to Work Certified )
• Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Consulting )
• Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America )

Role:

Associate Consulting Manager, Intercompany (Blackline)

Location:

• Clearsulting is headquartered in Cleveland, OH, with additional offices located in Chicago, IL;
  Columbus, OH; and Dallas, TX. Other cities are welcome remotely.
• Office Options:
  Hybrid or Remote. Team members residing within a 45 minute commuting radius of a Clearsulting office, we expect 8 days of in-person work per month, allowing flexibility choosing these days to accommodate client meetings, team syncs and individual schedules.
• Travel Expectations:
  Up to 50%

What you'll do

• Client Engagement & Problem Solving:
  Serve as the day-to-day client lead, building stakeholder relationships, facilitating discussions, and addressing business challenges.
• Engagement Delivery & Execution Ownership:
  Lead workstream execution, manage plans and milestones, identify risks, and ensure successful delivery.
• People Leadership (Clearsulting Team):
  Coach and mentor Analysts and Senior Analysts, supporting development, accountability, and team success.
• Solution Design & Technical Execution:
  Lead the design and implementation of intercompany process and technology solutions aligned with client needs.
• Functional & Process Improvement:
  Assess current processes, identify improvement opportunities, and help define future-state operating models.
• Commercial & Practice Contribution:
  Support business development, practice initiatives, knowledge sharing, and engagement financial management.
• AI Strategy & Innovation:
  Leverage AI and automation to improve delivery, develop reusable solutions, and drive continuous innovation.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a business-related field of study
• 4–6+ years of relevant professional experience in consulting or industry, preferably supporting complex or global organizations
• Experience with intercompany transactions, transfer pricing, or financial process design and transformation
• Experience supporting or leading implementations of tools such as Black Line, Alteryx, Power BI, or similar technologies
• Demonstrated ability to manage work streams, including planning, execution, and risk management
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data validation, testing, and issue resolution
• Emerging leadership experience, including mentoring or guiding junior team members
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly to clients
• Willingness and ability to travel

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

Nice-to-Haves

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or progress toward certification
• Black Line, Alteryx, Fabric, or similar technology certifications
• Experience with end-to-end intercompany processing, including allocations, matching, reconciliation, settlement, and reporting
• Exposure to digital transformation initiatives, including process redesign and implementation
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP S/4
  
  HANA, Oracle, or similar platforms
• Understanding of System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) principles, including requirements gathering, solution design, and testing cycles
• Experience contributing to business development or internal practice initiatives
• Exposure to AI and automation tools…