Senior FP&A Director

• Serve as senior finance leader for the Consulting line of business
• Oversee financial and operational activities, financial reporting, summaries, forecasting, budgeting, pricing, and financial analysis
• Drive Consulting financial performance and advise on business-critical decisions and strategies
• Collaborate with leadership to define strategies and objectives aligned with the firm's direction
• Oversee Consulting budget, contract management, technology needs, cost analysis, reporting, forecasting, and M&A activity
• Participate in executive committees and initiatives as the financial information expert
• Present financial performance, strategies, and opportunities to firm-level executive leaders
• Manage enterprise operating expenses, forecasts, actual-versus-forecast variances, and spending benchmarks
• Validate and oversee the integrity and comprehension of financial reporting
• Lead operational analysis and reporting of key performance metrics to support revenue and profit growth
• Translate business and market insights into forward-looking narratives and forecasts
• Deliver financial plans meeting targeted revenue and profit goals
• Create ad hoc financial analysis and reporting for senior leaders
• Coordinate with the Controller on period close activities, journal entries, and variance analysis
• Motivate and develop a high-performing global finance team
• Drive collaboration, communication, and business improvement initiatives

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or Business Administration — Required
• Experience with accounting software and Microsoft products — Required
• Strong communication — Required
• Advanced Microsoft Suite experience — Required
• Results-oriented — Required
• 15+ years related experience — Required
• 5+ years managing others — Required
• Exceptional client service attitude, outstanding people skills, and proactive work with employees — Required
• Ability to motivate and influence others — Required
• Demonstrated coordination, organization, critical thinking, and analytical skills — Required
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects/assignments simultaneously — Required
• Experience in a professional services firm — Preferred
• CPA, MBA Finance, or similar degree — Preferred
• RSM does not intend to hire entry-level candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future

Demonstrates expertise in financial leadership, operational analysis, and strategic financial planning within a consulting environment. Proven ability to manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting while leading a high-performing finance team.

• Financial Reporting
• Budget Management
• Advanced Microsoft Suite
• Leadership Experience
• Financial Analysis

• Financial Forecasting
• Cost Analysis
• Contract Management
• M&A Activity
• Operational Analysis
• Accounting Software
• Journal Entries
• Variance Analysis
• Key Performance Metrics
• Ad Hoc Financial Analysis

• Strong Communication
• Results-Oriented
• Client Service Attitude
• Motivational Skills
• Critical Thinking

• CPA
• MBA Finance

• Professional Services Firm
• Consulting
• Financial Performance
• Executive Leadership
• Business Improvement