Financial Advisory Senior Director, Office of the CFO
About The Position
Huron's Financial Advisory practice is seeking a highly accomplished Senior Director to grow our Office of the CFO (OCFO) consulting capability. This leader will serve as a trusted advisor to CFOs and executive leadership teams, helping clients transform finance organizations, improve operational performance, modernize technology and data capabilities, and drive enterprise value creation. The Senior Director will combine deep finance and accounting expertise with strategic advisory capabilities. This role requires executive presence, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to lead large-scale transformation engagements across diverse industries. The Senior Director will also provide and oversee interim finance leadership solutions for clients navigating periods of transition, transformation, rapid growth, operational challenges, transactions, or leadership vacancies. Why Join Us: You will have the opportunity to shape and grow a market-leading Office of the CFO consulting practice, partner directly with executive clients on high-impact transformations and influence the future direction of finance organizations across various industries.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or related field required.
- 10+ years of experience in public accounting, consulting, corporate finance, or finance transformation leadership.
- Demonstrated success leading global or multi-region large-scale finance transformation programs.
- Strong understanding of finance operating models and financial systems and ERP platforms.
- Experience managing senior client stakeholders and C-suite relationships.
- Exceptional communication, executive presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Industry experience in sectors such as industrial, manufacturing, automotive, technology, or consumer products.
- Executive presence and strategic thinking
- Commercial and entrepreneurial mindset
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to influence and lead through ambiguity
- Collaborative and team-oriented leadership style
- Commitment to client service excellence
Nice To Haves
- MBA, CPA, CFA, or other advanced certifications preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve as financial advisor and/or interim leader to executive stakeholders.
- Lead complex finance engagements including: Interim Finance Leadership (CFO, FP&A, Treasury), Core Finance (Budgeting & Forecasting, Treasury Management, Working Capital Optimization), Finance Transformation (Operating Model Design, Process Automation, Data Analytics), Finance Strategic Planning (Capital Markets Support, Governance).
- Oversee engagement delivery quality, economics, risk management, and client satisfaction.
- Provide strategic guidance on finance governance, controls, compliance, and organizational effectiveness.
- Lead executive workshops, steering committees, and board-level presentations.
- Develop and expand executive-level relationships with existing and prospective clients.
- Lead proposal development, solution shaping, pricing strategy, and contract negotiations.
- Identify market trends and develop differentiated OCFO service offerings.
- Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to drive integrated transformation opportunities.
- Mentor and develop high-performing consulting teams across finance transformation disciplines.
- Contribute to recruiting, performance management, and leadership development initiatives.
- Represent the firm through thought leadership, conference speaking engagements, and industry publications.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents
- a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match
- an employee stock purchase plan
- a generous Paid Time Off policy
- paid parental leave and adoption assistance
- free annual health screenings and coaching
- bank at work
- on-site workshops
- ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
