Consulting Manager – Finance Transformation & Accounting Advisory
Location: Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Work Model: Hybrid (3 days per week in a Cognizant or client office)
About Cognizant Consulting
Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant's consulting practice—we're a global community of 5,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capabilities, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we're looking for our next colleague who'll join us in shaping the future of business.
About the Role
As a Consulting Manager – Finance Transformation & Accounting Advisory, you will help clients improve financial operations, optimize accounting processes, strengthen controls, and drive business performance. You will be a valued member of the Consulting team, partnering with finance leaders, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to deliver measurable outcomes through process transformation, operational excellence, and finance modernization initiatives.
In This Role, You Will
- Lead finance and accounting assessments to identify process gaps, control weaknesses, and opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
- Design and implement improvements across Record-to-Report (R2R), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and Order-to-Cash (O2C) processes to enhance operational performance and reporting effectiveness.
- Advise clients on accounting policies, financial controls, and reporting requirements to support accurate and compliant financial reporting.
- Develop budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and performance management frameworks that enable data-driven decision-making.
- Partner with business and technology stakeholders to deliver finance transformation initiatives, automation opportunities, and process optimization programs.
Work Model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days per week in a Cognizant or client office in Phoenix, Arizona. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations.
What You Must Have to Be Considered
- 8–12 years of progressive experience in Finance and Accounting, including controllership, financial reporting, operational finance, or finance transformation initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, month-end close processes, and financial controls.
- Experience improving finance processes across R2R, P2P, O2C, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Reconciliation functions.
- Expertise in financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, KPI development, and variance analysis.
- Experience documenting business requirements, process flows, operating procedures, and control frameworks.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence senior business and finance leaders.
- Experience working with ERP platforms and finance technologies in large-scale enterprise environments.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
These Will Help You Succeed
- CPA, CMA, MBA, or other relevant professional certifications.
- Experience supporting finance transformation, shared services, or global business services organizations.
- Familiarity with process automation, analytics, reporting tools, and digital finance initiatives.
- Experience facilitating workshops, requirements gathering sessions, and finance process improvement programs.
- Consulting experience working with multiple clients and cross-functional delivery teams.
- Continuous learning mindset with a passion for innovation, operational excellence, and business transformation.
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting perspectives to this role.
Compensation
The annual salary for this position is expected to be between $95,000 and $140,000, depending on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. Compensation decisions are made based on business needs and individual qualifications.
Benefits
Cognizant offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with company contributions (where applicable)
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Employee assistance programs
- Life and disability insurance
- Wellbeing and wellness programs
- Professional development and learning opportunities
Post Closing Date
Applications will be accepted until 30th August 2026, subject to business needs and local regulations.
关于高知特 (Cognizant)
高知特(Cognizant)（纳斯达克代码：CTSH）作为一家AI Builder和相关技术服务提供商，致力于通过打造全栈AI解决方案，帮助企业将人工智能投资转化为实际价值。公司凭借深厚的行业经验、流程优化和工程技术专长，将企业独特的业务场景融入科技系统，赋能组织释放人才潜能，推动切实成果，并帮助全球企业在瞬息万变的环境中保持领先。如需了解更多详情，敬请访问 cognizant.ai 或关注@cognizant。
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