Director of OCFO Accounting Advisory & Controllership Transformation at Portage Point Partners. Leading strategic finance solutions and operational advisory facing middle market stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Manage team execution and quality control to deliver strategic finance and analytics solutions that create measurable value
Implement and enhance scalable processes, methodologies and analytical solutions which result in step-function improvements to middle market OCFO functions
Interface with client stakeholders, escalating key issues to leadership to support private equity sponsors and lenders on key financial initiatives, including the buildout of financial planning and analysis (FP&A), liquidity forecasting and management, scenario planning and transaction preparation processes and tools
Implement driver-based models and tools that enable better decision making and alignment with client objectives and work cross-functionally to produce and automate solutions
Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement technology-driven performance visibility solutions by integrating diverse datasets to generate insight using tools like Power BI, Tableau, Power Query, Snowflake, SQL and Python
Support multiple concurrent engagements to support delivery of financial advisory guidance to clients (sponsors, lenders and management teams)
Serve as day-to-day client lead, supporting clients through complex transactional and operational situations, including mergers, acquisitions and carveouts, operating model transformations, selling / buying the business, technology implementations, etc.
Collaborate with senior team members to evaluate client performance, diagnose issues across the finance operating model, identify improvement opportunities and prepare / prioritize actionable recommendations
Support client meetings, helping translate findings into actionable insights, managing stakeholder expectations, and supporting execution of solutions
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics or a related field from a top undergraduate program; advanced degree or CFA, CPA or CA preferred
Experience working with private equity clients or on US / global transactions is preferred
Willing to relocate to or be primarily present in Gurgaon
Six plus years of experience in strategic finance, FP&A, IB or management consulting, with a focus on middle-market companies
Expertise in financial modeling, scenario planning and advanced analytics
Strong understanding of private equity environments and value creation strategies
Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on client relationship management
Bias towards and track record of leveraging technology and automation solutions (Power BI / Tableau, Power Automate, UI Path, Automation Anywhere) to drive business process efficiency
Proficiency in financial technologies and tools (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Oracle PBCS, Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
Superior written and verbal communication skills, including executive-ready presentation and reporting skills
Proven ability to thrive in lean, fast-moving teams
High attention to detail, responsiveness and ownership mindset
Track record of success in high-pressure, client-facing environments
Benefits
Mentor junior finance and analytics professionals
Support business development efforts while maintaining strong relationships with existing clients
Share and manage best practices as well as lead internal trainings where required
Support talent acquisition and firm-building initiatives
Contribute to a high-performing, inclusive and values-driven culture
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