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Connor Group

Financial consulting for high-growth public companies

Manager – CX

Auditing +1Updated on Nov 15
Full-timeNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in accounting is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience is required, ideally combining public accounting experience at a Big Four or Next Ten firm with industry experience.
  • At least 2 years of experience leading teams and managing complex projects is required.
  • A CPA license or equivalent certification is highly valued.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are required for team collaboration and client-facing discussions.
  • The candidate must be able to identify challenges, implement solutions, and deliver with precision.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills are required to balance multiple priorities.
  • The candidate must take ownership of deliverables with minimal supervision, communicate status proactively, and anticipate team and client needs.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel abilities are required.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver expert guidance, drive operational improvements, and support complex accounting scenarios for clients.
  • Oversee and refine financial close processes, including month-end and year-end procedures, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Build and lead a high-performing team by coaching, mentoring, and fostering a collaborative, growth-focused environment.
  • Provide strategic recommendations to leadership and stakeholder groups.
  • Lead general ledger management and oversee consolidations, streamlining workflows to optimize efficiency.
  • Provide hands-on external reporting support, including preparation of 10-Q and 10-K reports, footnote tie-outs, and collaboration with auditors.
  • Research and apply relevant accounting guidance for stock-based compensation, equity transactions, and impairments, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Develop and manage financial planning initiatives, including budgeting, forecasting, and detailed financial analyses.
  • Deliver actionable insights to guide strategic decision-making and improve business performance.
  • Lead internal audit engagements, including temporary or project-based engagements, ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
  • Strengthen internal controls, identify risk-mitigation opportunities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree is preferred.
  • Expertise with enterprise resource planning systems, especially NetSuite, is preferred.
  • Familiarity with FloQast, BlackLine, Workiva, and Carta is a bonus.

About the Company

Connor Group

Financial consulting for high-growth public companies

Connor Group provides financial and business advisory services to high-growth companies, focusing on financial reporting, technical accounting, IPO readiness, M&A support, and SOX compliance. Clients access these services through a talent-driven consulting model that assigns top 1% professionals to solve mission-critical problems, delivering both national-scale solutions and local expertise. Unlike general accounting firms, Connor Group combines regulatory-focused advisory with growth-support services for public and fast-growing private firms. Its goal is to help high-growth clients meet long-term objectives, prepare for public offerings or strategic transactions, and sustain compliant financial processes as they grow.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Palo Alto, CA
Founded
2006

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