Finance jobs in Chicago, IL

About the role

Blue Ops Partners specializes in M&A and 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 operational  expertise  with  cutting-edge  technology and AI-driven analytics to deliver superior outcomes for our clients . This is a consulting role for an up-and-coming accounting leader who thrives in fast-paced, client-facing environments and can drive financial discipline,  reporting accuracy, and develop scalable  process  across portfolio companies. The Finance and Accounting Manager will  be responsible for  developing and executing key value 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 accounting expertise with strategic advisory responsibilities, partnering with clients across multiple industries.

What you'll bring

• 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.
• 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 of  multi-tasking across projects of varying scope and complexity.
• Ability to adapt on the 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 for  additional  client engagements and collaborate with business development teams to expand relationships.
• 5–10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.