Consulting Director, Source to Pay
Clearsulting, Chicago, IL, United States
Consulting Director, Source to Pay
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: Up to 40%
What you'll do
Oversee multiple concurrent client engagements, ensuring delivery excellence across assessments, operating model redesign, technology enablement, vendor selection, process optimization, and large‑scale finance and accounting transformations.
Lead, develop, and scale high‑performing consulting teams, setting clear expectations, coaching emerging leaders, and ensuring consistent application of methodologies and quality standards.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives, shaping strategic agendas, framing complex business challenges, and influencing decision‑making at the C‑suite and SVP level.
Drive business growth, identifying new opportunities, shaping pursuit strategies, developing proposals, and leading executive‑level presentations and pitches.
Provide leadership on procurement and financial operations, bringing forward insights on market trends, digital solutions, operating model innovations, and leading practices.
Strengthen internal capabilities, optimizing delivery frameworks, knowledge assets, and operational processes to improve scalability, efficiency, and team productivity.
What You'll Bring
Deep domain knowledge across procurement and supply chain processes, including catalog management, requisitioning, purchasing, receiving, invoicing, OCR, invoice processing, and payment operations.
Broad understanding of Source‑to‑Pay platforms, including key capabilities, business value drivers, and comparative strengths of leading market solutions.
Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams, with 5+ years overseeing consultants or managers.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex, ambiguous, and high‑visibility initiatives, navigating evolving client needs and organizational dynamics.
Extensive program and project leadership skills, including workplan design, milestone management, risk mitigation, stakeholder communication, and change management.
Exceptional executive communication skills, capable of distilling complex concepts into clear, concise narratives tailored to senior audiences.
Executive presence and strong leadership acumen, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and drive alignment across diverse stakeholders.
Nice-to-Haves
Six Sigma certification or equivalent process improvement credentials.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives in fast‑paced environments.
Experience developing executive‑level presentations that synthesize complex issues across processes, systems, and organizational structures.
Benefits that Benefit You
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Unlimited PTO
Paid parental leave
Flexible work environment
Cell phone reimbursement
Access to mental health apps
Life insurance and disability coverage
Opportunities for ad hoc bonuses
The compensation range for this position is $150,000-$200,000. We are committed to ensuring our offers reflect the value each candidate brings to the role. Final salary placement will be based on 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 and standard benefit offerings.
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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: Up to 40%
What you'll do
Oversee multiple concurrent client engagements, ensuring delivery excellence across assessments, operating model redesign, technology enablement, vendor selection, process optimization, and large‑scale finance and accounting transformations.
Lead, develop, and scale high‑performing consulting teams, setting clear expectations, coaching emerging leaders, and ensuring consistent application of methodologies and quality standards.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives, shaping strategic agendas, framing complex business challenges, and influencing decision‑making at the C‑suite and SVP level.
Drive business growth, identifying new opportunities, shaping pursuit strategies, developing proposals, and leading executive‑level presentations and pitches.
Provide leadership on procurement and financial operations, bringing forward insights on market trends, digital solutions, operating model innovations, and leading practices.
Strengthen internal capabilities, optimizing delivery frameworks, knowledge assets, and operational processes to improve scalability, efficiency, and team productivity.
What You'll Bring
Deep domain knowledge across procurement and supply chain processes, including catalog management, requisitioning, purchasing, receiving, invoicing, OCR, invoice processing, and payment operations.
Broad understanding of Source‑to‑Pay platforms, including key capabilities, business value drivers, and comparative strengths of leading market solutions.
Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams, with 5+ years overseeing consultants or managers.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex, ambiguous, and high‑visibility initiatives, navigating evolving client needs and organizational dynamics.
Extensive program and project leadership skills, including workplan design, milestone management, risk mitigation, stakeholder communication, and change management.
Exceptional executive communication skills, capable of distilling complex concepts into clear, concise narratives tailored to senior audiences.
Executive presence and strong leadership acumen, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and drive alignment across diverse stakeholders.
Nice-to-Haves
Six Sigma certification or equivalent process improvement credentials.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives in fast‑paced environments.
Experience developing executive‑level presentations that synthesize complex issues across processes, systems, and organizational structures.
Benefits that Benefit You
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Unlimited PTO
Paid parental leave
Flexible work environment
Cell phone reimbursement
Access to mental health apps
Life insurance and disability coverage
Opportunities for ad hoc bonuses
The compensation range for this position is $150,000-$200,000. We are committed to ensuring our offers reflect the value each candidate brings to the role. Final salary placement will be based on 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 and standard benefit offerings.
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