CFO Consultant

BGBC, a Springline company • Indianapolis, IN

5h

About The Position

Christy Paddock Advisors, LLC is hiring a qualified and experienced accounting professional to provide accounting and reporting services to various clients. The CFO Consultant works closely with business owners and finance teams to streamline processes, close and reconcile financial records, manage cash, provide timely and accurate reporting, and support clients’ financial goals. The firm also assists businesses with buying and selling companies and provides interim, project-based, and assessment-based services.

Consultants work normal business hours, serve clients across a variety of industries, and work independently and collaboratively across multiple engagements. The role involves advising company leadership, guiding client finance functions, improving financial processes and performance, and tailoring solutions to clients’ business models. Growth and promotion are based on ability and learning rather than tenure. The firm describes its culture as supportive, collaborative, entrepreneurial, and focused on growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• At least 8 years of senior accounting experience is strongly preferred, including at least 2 years in public accounting.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, including three-statement models, scenario planning, and breakeven, risk, and sensitivity analysis.
• Proven track record of improving financial performance, streamlining operations, and advising executive teams.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to present complex financial information to non-finance executives.
• Ability to work independently in a remote/fractional consulting structure while managing multiple engagements and priorities, and to work as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and ability to produce the firm’s core focus and exhibit its core values.
• Proficiency in financial systems such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, or Xero; AI; BI and dashboard tools; and advanced Excel.

Nice To Haves

• CPA and/or MBA.
• Prior CFO or similar experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted financial advisor to CEOs, founders, and leadership by developing strategy, monitoring financial health, and driving performance improvement.
• Oversee or guide client finance functions, including budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management, and KPI dashboards.
• Implement or enhance financial controls, reporting systems, and processes.
• Conduct financial and operational analysis to identify cost savings, revenue opportunities, and efficiency gains.
• Support funding rounds, acquisitions, and exit planning where applicable.
• Manage scope, timelines, and deliverables across multiple client engagements simultaneously.
• Build relationships with clients, understand their business models, and tailor solutions accordingly.
• Help clients streamline processes, close and reconcile financial records, manage cash, and produce timely and accurate reporting.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and perks supporting employees’ happiness, health, and overall well-being.
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive salary and benefits package.
• Performance-based incentives.
• Growth opportunities and the opportunity to share in the rewards of the firm’s growth.
• Supportive, collaborative, team-oriented culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior