Director, Client Advisory�

Now CFO•Denver, CO

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

NOW CFO is looking for an accomplished Director to lead a portfolio of client relationships and help shape the future of our Denver consulting team. This is a high visibility role for a finance leader who is as comfortable advising a CEO or private equity sponsor as coaching the next generation of consultants, with the autonomy of an advisory practice and the platform of a fast growing, PE backed firm behind you. NOW CFO is one of the nation's leading providers of outsourced CFO, controller, and accounting services. Our Denver office is a high velocity, PE backed practice serving a diverse portfolio of clients across industries. We help businesses achieve their financial objectives through expert guidance in financial reporting, analysis, strategic planning, and operational accounting, with every engagement built around the client's specific needs.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience, including demonstrated leadership responsibility
5+ years in a consulting, advisory, or outsourced finance capacity
A track record of managing multiple client relationships at once while hitting project timelines and deliverables
Exceptional communication skills: able to navigate difficult conversations, influence senior stakeholders, and explain complex financial matters clearly
Experience developing proposals and supporting business development or client acquisition efforts
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA designation strongly preferred (active or inactive)

Nice To Haves

Experience in business origination, networking, or client development
A corporate or operational accounting background with strong technical accounting skills
Project accounting or cost accounting experience
Familiarity with multiple ERP platforms (e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, Dynamics)

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary relationship owner for a portfolio of client engagements
Scope new client projects and develop engagement economics, staffing plans, and proposals
Mentor and develop the Denver consulting team as a day to day leader and coach
Review consultant deliverables and hold client work to a high standard
Split your time roughly 50/50 between billable client work and internal team leadership
Oversee financial operations for clients, including accounting, reporting, forecasting, and planning
Partner with senior leadership to drive practice growth, team performance, and operational excellence
Build and maintain relationships with client stakeholders, including CEOs, board members, private equity sponsors, and investors
Support business development, including proposal development and participation in client pursuits