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Finance Transformation - Finance Operations Consulting - Experienced Associate

Confidential Client•Consulting
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$101,331
Chicago, Illinois
A Day Ago

The Finance Transformation Experienced Associate at Confidential Client focuses on improving financial operations by analyzing processes, designing solutions, and implementing controls to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. This role involves supporting finance transformation initiatives, financial systems implementation, and collaborating with clients to optimize financial performance and decision-making. The position requires a proactive learning mindset, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage diverse client engagements while upholding professional standards.

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About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.


Responsibilities

As a Finance Transformation / Finance Operations Associate supporting a Confidential Client, you will help clients optimize financial processes, controls, and systems to improve efficiency and support better decision-making.

  • Analyze client finance processes (record-to-report, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash) to identify efficiency, control, and cost-reduction opportunities
  • Design and document improved workflows, internal controls, and process automation approaches
  • Support financial systems implementations and shared-services optimization
  • Perform financial statement analysis and prepare clear, client-ready reports
  • Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as part of process reviews
  • Use data-mining and analytics techniques to identify insights and support recommendations
  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling to inform client strategies
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver project milestones and client value

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • Minimum 1 year of professional experience in finance, accounting, or related consulting
  • Strong analytical skills and comfort working with financial data
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
  • Willingness to travel (see Travel Requirements)

Preferred / “What Sets You Apart”

  • Degree or background in Accounting, Analytics/Data Science, Business Administration, Computer Science/Information Systems, Finance, Mathematics/Statistics, or Risk Management
  • Active CPA license or currently pursuing CPA
  • Experience supporting finance transformation initiatives or financial systems implementations
  • Hands-on experience with record-to-report, procure-to-pay, and order-to-cash cycles
  • Experience with financial forecasting, internal controls, and financial statement review
  • Familiarity with process automation, RPA, or finance-related data tools

Travel Requirements

  • Up to 60% travel may be required, depending on client needs and engagement location.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary range: $63,000 - $140,000 (actual compensation depends on skills, experience, qualifications, and location)
  • Eligible for annual discretionary bonus
  • Typical benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement plan (401k), holiday pay, paid vacation and sick leave, and other standard benefits (benefits vary by employer)

Why Apply via Careertakes

  • Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform; applying here provides access to this Confidential Client role and other matched opportunities
  • We screen and match candidates using recruiter best practices to surface roles that align with your skills and career goals

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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