Hybrid Director, Office of the CFO – Accounting Advisory Services

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About the role

  • Lead end-to-end client engagements and provide financial advisory services, including controllership operations, procure-to-pay (PTP), order-to-cash (OTC), record-to-report (RTR) processes, audit readiness and preparation, finance function integration or carveout standup, transaction due diligence and technical accounting matters
  • Provide strategic and technical compliance guidance with ASC 606, ASC 842 and other complex accounting standards
  • Develop and maintain strong client relationships by delivering high-quality, tailored solutions and providing proactive strategic advice
  • Provide recommendations to clients on ways to leverage Enterprise Resource Platform (ERP) and close process and consolidation tools to more effectively and rapidly track business performance and improve controls
  • Develop and deploy scalable processes, methodologies and analytical solutions which result in step-function improvements to middle market OCFO functions
  • Leverage financial expertise and project management skills, including a deep understanding of GAAP accounting principles and S-X regulatory compliance to support clients in navigating diverse financial accounting and reporting considerations related to transactions
  • Support multiple concurrent engagements to provide technical accounting and financial or business advisory guidance to clients (sponsors, lenders and management teams)
  • Advise clients through complex transactional and operational situations, including mergers, acquisitions and carveouts, operating model transformations, selling / buying the business, technology implementations, etc.
  • Begin to originate revenue through cultivation of network and leadership in the Portage Point coverage model
  • Provide coaching and mentorship to junior team members
  • Lead internal trainings and best practice sharing
  • Lead business development and client relationship efforts
  • Support talent acquisition and firm-building initiatives
  • Contribute to a high-performing, inclusive and values-driven culture

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (CPA, CFA, CA) preferred
  • Located in or willing to relocate to Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston Los Angeles, Nashville, New York, Palm Beach or Philadelphia
  • Invested in a team-based culture, motivated to collaborate in office four days per week and willing to work at client sites as needed
  • 10 plus years of progressive experience in financial consulting, advisory services or audit
  • Experience in the role of controllership, finance and accounting advisory services
  • Complete proficiency in financial modeling and financial statements analysis as well as accounting treatments
  • Proficiency in financial technologies and tools (e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, Blackline, Floqast, etc.)
  • 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
  • Strong technical accounting expertise, including experience with ASC 606 and ASC 842
  • Strong executive presence and communication 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

Job title

Director, Office of the CFO – Accounting Advisory Services

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$480,000 - $825,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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