Senior Associate

Senior Associate / Manager – Enterprise Data AdvisoryEliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company that provides business and IT services for clients as they seek to transform and execute strategies that will drive exceptional outcomes. Leveraging over 30 years of success, we focus on professional services, talent solutions, and life sciences. Eliassen Group offers local community presence and deep networks. We are committed to positively impacting the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which we operate.
Role OverviewWe are seeking a high impact Senior Associate / Manager to join our Enterprise Data Advisory practice, supporting finance transformation initiatives across enterprise data platforms. This role partners directly with senior leaders to help organizations move from report-ready data to decision-ready, AI-governed data. You will work across strategy and execution bridging finance, data, and technology to deliver practical, scalable solutions.
You will play a critical role in helping clients modernize financial reporting, improve data governance, and unlock automation across platforms such as but not limited to, Workiva, NetSuite, Fusion, SAP ECC /S4, OneStream, Oracle, and cloud data environments ( AWS, Snowflake, BigQuery).

What You'll Do
Client Delivery & Advisory
- Support and lead finance data transformation engagements, including:o financial data lineage & mappingo AI data readiness assessments & scorecardso ESG / sustainability reporting evaluationso Close optimization and reporting automation initiatives
- Translate complex finance and system environments into clear, executive ready insightsData & Integration Execution
- Help design and support integration pipelines across:o ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Fusion, etc.)o Reporting tools (Workiva, EPM, Looker, Power BI)o Cloud data platforms (S3, Snowflake, BigQuery)
- Assist in building and configuring:o Workiva Wdata pipelines, Chains, and data modelso Data mapping, transformation logic, and validation checks
- Support development of "Integration Hub" concepts to centralize finance dataGovernance, Controls & Risk
- Assess and document:o Data ownership, configurations and controls, and governance gapso Risks in financial reporting and disclosures
- Help implement frameworks for:o AI / Automation governance and data qualityo Audit-ready financial processes
- Support clients in reducing reliance on manual processesDeliverables & Assets
- Create high-quality, structured outputs including:o Data lineage diagramso AI/Automation/Data readiness scorecards & heatmapso Process flows and operating modelso Executive presentations and board level materials
- Contribute to reusable firm assets:o Service offerings (AI, Automation, Financial Data Architecture, ESG, Integration Hub)o Accelerators, templates, and playbooksBusiness Development Support
- Support proposal development, SOWs, and client presentations
- Help articulate value, ROI, and business impact to executive stakeholders
- Contribute to thought leadershipWhat We're Looking ForCore Experience
- 3+ years of experience in:o Consulting, finance transformation, or data advisoryo ERP / EPM /BI reporting environments
- Strong understanding of:o financial statements, close process, and reporting structureso Data flows and data lineage across finance systemsTechnical & Functional Skills
- Experience with one or more:o Workiva (Wdata, Chains, reporting)o SQL / data transformation logico Cloud data platforms ( AWS S3, Snowflake, BigQuery)
- Familiarity with:o Data modeling, mappings, and ETL conceptso Regulatory, ESG or sustainability reporting (a plus)Consulting & Communication Skills
- Ability to:o Break down complex problems into clear, structured insightso Communicate effectively with both finance and IT stakeholderso Build executive-ready deliverables
- Strong attention to detail with a bias toward action and outcomesMindset & Fit
- Curious, proactive, and comfortable operating in ambiguity
- Able to balance strategy + execution
- Strong ownership mentality, someone who can run with work, not wait for it
- Interest in AI, automation, and the future of modern financeWhat Success Looks Like
- You quickly become a trusted extension of the engagement lead
- You can independently manage workstreams and deliverables
- You help clients uncover insights they didn't know they were missing
- You contribute to building new offerings, not just delivering workWhy This Role is DifferentThis is not a traditional consulting role.
You will be part of building next-generation capabilities in:
- AI-ready finance data environments
- ESG and regulatory reporting transformation
- Integrated data ecosystems across ERP + reporting platformsYou'll work closely with senior leaders and have real influence on how organizations evolve and modernize, not just document it.
Base Salary Range: $190,000 – $130,000This position includes additional variable compensation in the form of an annual bonus opportunity.
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