Senior Associate

Xerxes Global•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Blue Ops is seeking an Accounting-Focused Senior Associate to support clients in building disciplined, efficient, and accurate finance and accounting functions. This role is ideal for someone with a strong accounting foundation who enjoys solving operational finance problems, improving processes, and working directly with clients. As a Senior Associate, you will support the month-end close process, assist with reconciliations and reporting, analyze financial data, document processes, and partner with client teams to enhance structure and scalability. You will work under the guidance of Managers and help execute engagement deliverables across multiple industries.

Requirements

Strong accounting fundamentals and analytical ability
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and comfort navigating ambiguity
Ability to manage multiple tasks across engagements with varying complexities
Strong problem-solving ability grounded in data
Ability to build relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
Interest in learning financial operations, systems, and process improvement
Desire to grow into leading workstreams and eventually owning client deliverables
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (Accounting strongly preferred)
3–4+ years of relevant experience in accounting, audit, or financial operations
Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial systems
Experience in month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting

Nice To Haves

CPA, CMA, or progress toward certification is a plus
Experience with BI tools such as Power BI, Fabric, or Alteryx is a plus
Exposure to FP&A, budgeting, or forecasting is beneficial but not required
Consulting, advisory, or client-facing experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Assist with month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
Support the development of GAAP-compliant financial statements and internal reporting packages
Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and actionable insights
Support working capital operations—including cash, AR/AP, inventory, and accruals
Help document and enhance internal controls, accounting processes, and month-end workflows
Prepare schedules and materials for board decks, lender reporting, and compliance certificates
Support Managers in delivering client presentations, analyses, and recommendations
Work closely with client accounting teams to train, support, and reinforce process adoption
Support project workstreams and help ensure deliverables, timelines, and quality expectations are met
Collaborate with internal teams to drive execution, communicate risks, and maintain engagement organization
Participate in internal training and development programs and help build Blue Ops’ financial operations methodologies
Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team environment aligned with continuous improvement