Senior Consultant

In our fast-growing US team within the competence center for controlling & finance, we tackle challenges faced by CFO organizations and collaborate with clients to design efficient and innovative controlling, accounting, and financial ecosystems. We have a strong focus on CFO strategy, risk management & compliance, finance transformation, group management & legal reporting, operational management, cost and profit accounting, planning & budgeting, KPI & management reporting, business intelligence, accounting excellence, tax accounting and treasury & capital management. From strategic alignment to solution design and technical implementation, we deliver end-to-end support, including expertise in software solutions like SAP S/4 HANA. What you can expect Value-added consulting. As part of our experienced consulting team, you will develop solutions in Controlling and Finance, guiding projects from conception through implementation with a focus on operations controlling and cost & profit accounting. This role is project-based and combines remote work with on-site collaboration. You will facilitate client meetings and workshops, conduct analysis and do research and interact with our clients on a daily basis. (Partial) project management (from A-Z). With your experience conceptualizing operational controlling solutions for various corporate functions and defining controlling systems (cost accounting along value streams in particular) you will develop customized solutions in collaboration with our clients. Within the scope of your projects, you will maintain and build client relationships across a variety of work environments. Shaping the future. Your work will involve cross‑consultancy topics as well as market‑related activities, such as collaboration on publications, development of new areas or tools and the opportunity to speak, publish and develop thought leadership around relevant topics. Taking on responsibility. You will be responsible for individual project modules and contribute to the advancement of our future consulting opportunities. What you offer Your expertise A minimum of 5 years of high value consulting experience Very good finance expertise (Accounting, Management Accounting, FP&A) Very good functional SAP expertise (SAP R/3 and SAP S/4) Bonus points if you have experience in the Automotive/Manufacturing Industry Bonus points if you bring knowledge in BlackLine/PowerBI and other analytical tools used for planning and forecasting Your competences Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex Finance transformation concepts into clear, actionable strategies Expertise in managing projects and teams from strategy to execution, on time, within budget, and with high quality Experience in writing compelling proposals and presenting to senior leadership to win Finance transformation engagements Contributions to industry thought leadership through writing, speaking engagements, and research Your academic background MBA / Master’s degree in Management, Finance or equivalent. Location: Horváth USA is located in Atlanta, GA but our client base is national and the only geographic requirement is proximity to a major airport. Travel will vary but can be estimated at around 50% due to some ability to work remotely. Occasional international travel could be required. Candidates must be eligible to work in the US. Our corporate culture is important to our tight‑knit US consulting team. Regular events with the opportunity to exchange ideas, network and celebrate successes together are important to us. We foster networking and collaboration through regular Horváth USA meetings and our annual Horváth Camp. Training and Development We provide a clear career path with several development opportunities, including access to our Horváth Business School and tailored individual trainings. Mentorship is ingrained in our culture, fostering growth through supportive relationships and flat hierarchies. Rewards and Benefits We offer paid time off, a competitive compensation with an attractive bonus and a generous 401‑K plan. Salary and Benefits will be commensurate with experience. Equal Opportunity Statement Horvath provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Horvath is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. ADA Accommodation In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position at Horvath, please email career@horvath-partners.com. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full‑time Job function Consulting Industries Business Consulting and Services #J-18808-Ljbffr