Associate Consulting Manager, Business Advisory

Who We Are:

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 (2025)
• ‘Great Place to Work’ Certified (2022-2026)
• Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Consulting (2022-2024)
• Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America (2020-2023)

Role:

Associate Consulting Manager, Business Advisory

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 40%

What you'll do

As an Associate manager at Clearsulting, you’ll play a key role in driving client success through finance process improvement and technology transformation initiatives. We’re seeking a proactive, ambitious self-starter who thrives in dynamic environments and takes ownership of delivering impactful outcomes. You’ll lead the design and execution of strategic initiatives by analyzing data, developing insights, and creating high-quality deliverables. Working closely with clients and internal teams, you’ll help streamline business processes, enable digital adoption, and drive operational efficiency. This role is ideal for candidates with strong analytical skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for problem-solving in dynamic environments.

• Lead or support key workstreams of client engagements focused on improving finance processes and enabling technology-driven transformation.

• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities.

• Develop client deliverables including presentations, process documentation, and strategic recommendations
• Collaborate with team members and client stakeholders to design and implement process and technology solutions.
• Contribute to project management activities such as work planning, status tracking, and issue resolution.
• Stay current on industry trends and support the development of internal knowledge assets and thought leadership including AI and its impacts on finance functions.
• Take ownership of project tasks with minimal oversight, proactively identifying issues and proposing solutions
• Consistently follow all firm policies and guidance.
• Ability to maintain and enhance the Clearsulting culture – build meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues, demonstrate the Clearsulting Core Values each day

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field

• 5+ years of relevant experience and a strong foundation in consulting, corporate finance, accounting, or business analysis.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and lead aspects of client projects including strong analytical / critical thinking/ problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and/or Alteryx is a plus.
• Deep understanding of AI toolsets, and ability to leverage AI in supporting internal and external delivery / GTM activities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with a client-service mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Proven track record of contributing to or supporting cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment.