Controls Integration Consulting Manager, Risk Advisory in Chicago, Illinois at Clearsulting LLC

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 (2025-2026)‘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:

Risk Advisory – Controls Integration Consulting Manager

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: 20-40%

What you'll do

Lead controls integration engagements, where we help our clients leverage their investment in technology to better respond to compliance risks and regulatory needs. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor to address complex compliance challenges. Lead and oversee client engagements, ensuring the delivery of high-quality outcomes within scope, timeline, and budget. Identify and assist in pursuing new business opportunities, preparing proposals, and supporting pursuits to secure engagements.Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous learning.Provide insights and guidance on industry best practices, emerging trends, and staying current on the latest findings and developments from relevant regulators. Optimize internal processes, tools, and methodologies to improve service delivery and team productivity.Leverage artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to improve our clients’ control environments. Leverage AI capabilities, adoption strategies, and best practices for effective control/compliance implementations. Develop executive-level presentations to communicate complex issues and recommendations across processes, systems, and people.

What You'll Bring:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a business-related field of study. 6+ years of controls integration, audit and compliance experience. Focus will be on supporting the development and deployment of internal controls during the implementation of major ERP (SAP, Oracle, D365) technologies and 3rd party finance applications.  Technical/configuration knowledge, especially for core Financial business processes, within the major ERP’s. 1+ years of people management experience.Demonstrated understanding of AI technologies and the ability to incorporate AI into daily work and client execution.Willingness to continually take on challenging projects with new or ambiguous subject matter,Strong project management experience, including: workplan creation and updates, milestone tracking, risk management, status updates, change management, and communicating with clients. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; clearly convey complex business concepts to executive audience free of grammatical errors, incorporating leading practices for business writing.Strong leadership skills and executive presence.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

Nice-to-Haves:

Significant number of deployments of major ERP systems where you supported and led the integration of controls prior to go-live. Experience with GRC platforms that support segregation of duties, sensitive access and user provisioning and deprovisioning for ERP systems. Foundational understanding of role security and authorization concepts used by ERP systems.

Benefits that Benefit You:

We want to cultivate a thriving culture and company—and we know that your health and well-being matter. We offer a benefits package and perks for our team members that include:

Medical, dental, and vision coverageUnlimited PTOPaid parental leaveRetirement plansFlexible work environmentCell phone reimbursementAccess to mental health appsLife insurance and disability coverageOpportunities for ad hoc bonuses

Excited about what we're doing but don't fit every requirement? No problem! At Clearsulting, we're forward-thinkers on a mission to redefine consulting excellence. We're all about diversity and inclusion, committed to assembling teams that mirror the world around us. So, if you're passionate about our mission, you could be the perfect fit for this role or another within our dynamic team. Don't hesitate to apply!

Learn more about Clearsulting by visiting https://www.clearsulting.com/careers/culture/

The compensation range for this position is $120,000-$156,000 USD. We are committed to ensuring our offers reflect the value each candidate brings to the role. Final salary placement will be based on upon several factors, including, level of expertise, relevant work experience, technology certifications, educational background, geography and alignment with industry standards. This role is eligible for our bonus program.

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