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Finance Transformation Practitioner

We are looking for a commercially sharp, deeply experienced Finance Practitioner to lead Finance Reinvention for Fortune 500 clients. You will combine domain mastery in F&A with genuine fluency in AI, agentic technologies, and modern ERP ecosystems - driving deals from origination through execution and building lasting CFO-level relationships. This is a senior client-facing role for someone who can sell, shape, and deliver large-scale transformation in equal measure.

• Lead F&A sales and transformation - Own the full deal lifecycle from pursuit and origination through shaping, oral presentations, workshops, co-design, and project execution for global enterprise clients.

• Drive CFO-level relationships - Serve as a trusted advisor to CFOs, CAOs, and Finance leadership, influencing strategy and generating new opportunities through insight and credibility.

• Design AI-first Finance solutions - Apply agentic AI, intelligent automation, and emerging ERP and ecosystem technologies to reinvent F&A operating models, with clear value outcomes at the centre of every design decision.

• Shape compelling value propositions - Translate complex transformation programme into commercially clear narratives that win client CFO confidence and close large-scale managed services deals.

• Deliver deep domain expertise - Act as a recognised specialist in at least one F&A tower (PTP, OTC, RTR, or FP&A), leading process re-engineering, digital transformation, and AI integration within that domain.

• Set the thought leadership agenda - Contribute to market-facing points of view on Finance Reinvention, AI in F&A, and the future of the Finance function; elevate the firm's presence at industry forums.

Job Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent; CPA a strong plus

• 10+ years in large-scale F&A transformation, consulting, or BPO - with a clear sales or revenue component

• Proven track record leading and closing large Finance consulting or managed services deals

• Minimum 5 years deep domain experience in PTP, OTC, RTR, or FP&A

• Demonstrated AI fluency - able to design and articulate AI-first operating models, not just reference AI concepts

Preferred:

• CPA certified; Big 4 or Tier 1 consulting background

• Hands-on experience deploying agentic AI, GenAI, or intelligent automation in a Finance context

• Deep familiarity with leading ERP and F&A platforms (SAP, Oracle, Workday, Coupa, etc.)

• Industry expertise in Consumer Goods, Industrials, or Financial Services

• Experience structuring and winning F&A managed services contracts

Travel requirement: up to 30% domestic and international travel may be required.

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 07/13/2026.
Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

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Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $163,000 to $434,000
Cleveland $150,900 to $347,200
Colorado $163,000 to $375,000
District of Columbia $173,500 to $399,300
Illinois $150,900 to $375,000
Maine $138,800 to $319,400
Maryland $163,000 to $375,000
Massachusetts $163,000 to $399,300
Minnesota $163,000 to $375,000
New York $150,900 to $434,000
New Jersey $173,500 to $434,000
Virginia $150,900 to $399,300
Washington $173,500 to $399,300

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