CFO Services Senior Manager / Fractional CFO Consultant

GHJ • Cleveland, OH

7d • $140,000 - $180,000

About The Position

A well-established, growing accounting and advisory firm is seeking an experienced CFO Advisory Services Senior Manager to join its consulting practice in Cleveland, Ohio. This opportunity is suited to a strategic finance professional who works directly with business owners and executive leadership teams to improve financial performance, strengthen operations, and support critical business decisions.

The role combines hands-on fractional CFO consulting, financial strategy, operational improvement, and client relationship development. The successful candidate will deliver advisory services and help expand the firm's CFO advisory practice.

Requirements

• Significant progressive experience in accounting, financial leadership, or advisory services.
• Background in fractional CFO services, financial consulting, or senior corporate finance leadership.
• Strong financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow management capabilities.
• Experience advising executive leadership and business owners.
• Understanding of financial reporting, accounting operations, and ERP systems.
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and competing priorities.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify business challenges and develop practical financial solutions.
• Experience developing client relationships or generating advisory opportunities.

Nice To Haves

• CPA designation.
• Previous experience with a CPA firm, CFO advisory practice, or outsourced accounting group.
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, or restructuring.
• Background in financial transformation and process improvement.
• Established professional referral network.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage fractional CFO engagements for clients across various industries.
• Develop financial models, budgets, forecasts, and strategic financial plans.
• Build cash-flow management and forecasting tools to improve financial visibility.
• Partner with executive leadership to establish KPIs and improve financial performance.
• Evaluate accounting and finance functions and recommend operational improvements.
• Enhance month-end closing, financial reporting, and management analysis.
• Conduct product, service, and customer profitability analyses.
• Perform cost studies and identify opportunities to improve margins.
• Assess and optimize ERP systems and financial reporting processes.
• Support buy-side and sell-side due diligence activities.
• Assist clients with acquisitions, refinancing, and restructuring initiatives.
• Provide financial insights supporting long-term strategic decisions.
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to business owners and executive teams.
• Manage multiple client engagements while ensuring exceptional service delivery.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships.
• Collaborate with internal business development teams to generate new engagements.
• Develop relationships with referral partners and professional networks.
• Contribute to the continued growth of the CFO advisory and outsourced accounting practice.

Benefits

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• A people-focused culture that values flexibility, collaboration, and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed