Director, Finance Transformation | Office of CFO Advisory | Corporate Finance & Restructuring

FTI Consulting, Inc.•Houston, TX

33d•$109,000 - $283,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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 for companies looking to optimize their finance function process, organization and technology, helping maximize its performance to position them for success to meet today's increasing challenges. The Finance Transformation Director (or Senior Director) will lead teams on the ground to reduce complexity and cost within the Finance function, improve service levels and process digitalization / automation to enhance efficiency. 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. 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 role positions the ideal candidate to deliver immediate, measurable impact by guiding a wide range of clients through the planning, design, and execution of transformative finance and accounting initiatives; increasingly powered by AI, automation, and real-time intelligence.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant post-graduate experience for Director. 8+ years for Senior Director
Proven project management and workstream leaderships; hands-on execution of finance transformation, AI-enabled process automation, and/or business process redesign initiatives
Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
Demonstrable expertise in process improvement, automation technologies and AI and/or service delivery model design and implementation
Deep knowledge in finance and accounting best practices, processes, systems and governance
Excellent teamwork, client-facing and interpersonal skills
Ability to travel to clients and FTI office(s) as needed

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and/or an MBA
Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Data Science or a related technical field
Experience in management consulting (Big 4, boutique, strategy, operations consulting firms
Experience working with mergers and carve-outs
Ability to take ownership of project leadership, training, and staff development
Ability to handle multiple client stakeholders and multiple external teams with confidence
Aptitude for trouble-shooting and problem-solving, with demonstrated ability to exercise mature judgment and present solution paths to facilitate consensus
Capability to sell work to new clients and further develop existing client relationships
Experience with AI proofs-of-concept, vendor evaluations, or change management for automation initiatives in the finance function
Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills (MS Visio, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, etc.)

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end Finance Transformation projects across key areas including: Finance function assessments, finance function capability stand-up and optimization, operating model design, service delivery model program design and implementation (i.e. shared services, centers of excellence, outsourcing, and global business services), cost reduction programs, process optimization and automation, and working capital optimization.
Manage client relationships on a day-to-day basis including ownership of deliverables, proactive client communications and effective management of the FTI project team
Provide independent, market-informed perspectives on finance and accounting organizations, emerging challenges, trends and leading practices -with particular emphasis on Intelligent Automation, machine learning, and agentic AI in finance
Deliver high quality client work and lead presentation of client deliverables while anticipating client needs and driving proactive solutions
Uncover opportunities for additional value creation for Finance and broader G&A functions (i.e. IT, HR, Operations)
Support FTI's senior leadership in enhancing existing and developing new tools, methodologies, playbooks, and automation and AI accelerators to scale the practice and the firm
Proactively identify business development opportunities and participate in client pursuits
Take a leadership role in helping coach, train, and mentor junior staff

Benefits

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 and holidays
Company matched 401(k) retirement savings plan
Potential for flexible work arrangements
Generous paid parental leave with available planning tools, virtual expert coaching services 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