Senior Manager, Finance Transformation

Cohen & Co

. Build and shape the Finance Transformation practice .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in finance transformation, including process redesign, ERP strategy, and stakeholder management. Proven ability to lead teams, manage client relationships, and drive organizational change within finance functions.

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Finance Transformation ExperienceERP Financial ModulesUS GAAP KnowledgeStakeholder ManagementProcess Redesign

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Hard Skills

Finance Operating ModelsProcess StandardizationBusiness Case DevelopmentKPI TrackingFinance Application EcosystemsAutomationChange ManagementFinancial Reporting ArchitectureControls RationalizationBudget Management

Soft Skills

Executive-Level CommunicationTeam LeadershipCoaching and MentoringClient Relationship BuildingInclusive Team Culture

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsEPM ToolsFinance ApplicationsAutomation TechnologiesData Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Finance TransformationInternal ControlsSOX ComplianceIFRS StandardsCFO Interaction

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and shape the Finance Transformation practice
Lead end-to-end finance transformation engagements across finance processes
Diagnose current-state finance operating models and design target-state models with supporting business cases
Direct process redesign and standardization, including global process ownership, policy harmonization, controls rationalization, and close acceleration
Own engagement quality, deliverable review, risk management, scope and change control, budget-to-actual performance, and issue escalation
Advise on ERP and finance application strategy, selection, and implementation oversight
Shape chart of accounts, master data, and reporting architecture decisions
Evaluate and deploy finance application ecosystems, automation, and AI use cases
Partner with client IT and systems integrators on architecture, testing, cutover, and hypercare
Lead organizational change management, stakeholder alignment, communications, training, and adoption measurement
Define benefits cases and KPI baselines and track post-deployment value realization
Design finance talent models, role profiles, and capability roadmaps
Lead proposals, presentations, scoping, pricing, contracting, and business development
Serve as primary day-to-day contact for client finance leadership and build trusted-advisor relationships
Communicate engagement status, risks, and key decisions
Manage, coach, and develop consultant teams across concurrent engagements
Provide performance feedback, career guidance, technical mentorship, and participate in recruiting and onboarding
Foster an inclusive, high-accountability team culture

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business, or related field
8+ years of finance transformation experience in consulting, industry, or both
Experience with ERP financial modules and related finance technologies, including EPM, close management, reconciliations, and automation
Proven success improving finance and accounting processes and performance
Strong understanding of finance operating models, including processes, technology, controls, governance, talent, and service delivery
Knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, SOX, and internal controls
Executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills, including CFO interaction
Ability to travel up to 15-20%
Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package
Time off outside of standard PTO to give back to the community
Annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses
Talent development resources and growth opportunities