Director, CFO Advisory - Finance Transformation - Corporate Finance & Restructuring

Company: FTI Consulting, Inc
Location: Boston
Posted on: April 18, 2024

Job Description:

Senior Director, CFO Advisory - Finance Transformation - Corporate Finance & Restructuring FTI Consulting is the world's leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world's leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy, and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities. At FTI Consulting, you'll be inspired and empowered to make an impact on headline matters that change history. Working side by side with the world's leading experts in your field, you'll be surrounded by an open collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and most importantly, you. There's never been a more exciting time to join FTI Consulting and this is where you will do the most exciting and fulfilling work of your career. Are you ready to make an impact? About the Role - In FTI Consulting's Corporate Finance & Restructuring organization, we focus on our clients' strategic, operational, financial and capital needs by addressing the full spectrum of financial and transactional challenges faced by corporations, boards, private equity sponsors, creditor constituencies and other stakeholders. Within the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment, the Office of the CFO practice offers solutions to manage our client's CFO inbox for a company and help maximize its performance to position them for success to meet today's increasing challenges. What You'll Do - The Director will lead teams on the ground to reduce complexity and cost within the Finance function, improve service levels, enhance process efficiency and strengthen reporting capabilities.This role will be heavily client-facing and the candidate will be expected to function as a team or workstream leader on finance transformation projects. Further, the Director in the Office of the CFO will:

• Assist in Finance Transformation projects in areas such as the following: Finance function assessment, organizational redesign, cost reduction, lean process reengineering, financial close optimization, management reporting simplification, and shared services & outsourcing strategy and implementation.
• Manage client relationships on a day-to-day basis including ownership of deliverables, communications and management of the FTI team.
• Support the senior team in continuing to build and grow the practice through the development of tools, methodologies, reports, models, work plans, playbooks, checklists and processes.
• Perform high quality client work and develop client reports/messaging, including taking a proactive approach and anticipating client needs
• Assist with developing and scaling knowledge management; including tools, methodologies, reports, models, work plans, checklists and processes.
• Lead engagement work streams across projects and teams with limited oversight.
• Providing independent perspective with respect to financial organizations, processes, technology and people.
• Taking a leadership role in helping coach, train, and mentor Jr. Staff. - How You'll Grow - The performance expectation for our client's finance function is at a new peak, and the demands placed on a CFO have never been greater. This is where you can step in and make an immediate impact. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with proven, hands-on project delivery experience to work with our Fortune 500 clients to help them plan, design, and execute key financial technologies to streamline their financial operations. Basic Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of post graduate experience in project management and leading workstreams; execution of finance transformation, FP&A, and/or business process design/improvement initiatives; strong understanding of financial and accounting systems; deep knowledge in finance best practices and governance; demonstrable expertise in process improvement and organizational design
  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Management Consulting, or other related field
  • Proven ability to take ownership of project leadership, training, and staff development; experience trouble-shooting and problem-solving, with demonstrated ability to exercise mature judgment and present solution paths to facilitate consensus
  • Ability to handle multiple client stakeholders and multiple external teams with confidence; excellent teamwork, client-facing and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to travel to FTI Consulting office(s) and client site(s) as needed Preferred Qualifications:
    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) certifications, or an MBA #LI-WG1 #LI-Hybrid - Our Benefits Our goal is to support the well-being of you and your families-physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer comprehensive benefits such as the following:
      • Competitive total compensation, including bonus earning potential
      • Full package of benefits plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and disability insurance
      • Generous paid time off
      • Company matched 401(k) retirement savings plan
      • Potential for flexible work arrangements
      • Generous paid parental leave and flex return support
      • Family care benefits, including back-up child/elder care
      • Employee wellness platform
      • Employee recognition programs
      • Paid time off for volunteering in your community
      • Corporate matching for charitable donations most important to you
      • Make an impact in our communities through company sponsored pro bono work
      • Professional development and certification programs
      • Free in-office snacks and drinks
      • Free smartphone and cellular plan (if applicable)
      • FTI Perks & Discounts at retailers and businesses -
      • Upscale offices close to public transportation About FTI Consulting FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping clients with their most significant opportunities and challenges. With more than 8,000 employees located in 31 countries, our broad and diverse bench of award-winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. At FTI Consulting, we embrace, cultivate and maintain a culture of diversity, inclusion & belonging, which are fundamental components to our core values. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been named the #1 Professional Services Firm on Forbes List of America's Best Employers and the best firm to work for by Consulting Magazine. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn .
        FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Additional Information
        • Employee Status: Regular
        • Exempt or Non-Exempt?: Exempt
        • Job Family/Level: Op Level 4 - Sr Director Compensation My ProfileCreate and manage profiles for future opportunities. At FTI Consulting, our goal is to attract, hire, acquire, develop and, most importantly, retain the bestand most talented people in the world. As our company continues to grow, we remain focused on buildingand maintaining a strong culture of diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive considerationfor employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, gender, age,marital status, sexual orientation, status as a qualified individual with a disability, status as a protectedveteran, union affiliation, genetic information, sex, citizenship status, or any other factor prohibitedby law.
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