Financial Advisory Senior Director, Office CFO

Position Summary

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.

• Serve as financial advisor and/or interim leader to executive stakeholders.
• Lead interim Finance Leadership engagements (CFO, FP&A, Treasury).
• Lead Core Finance engagements (Budgeting & Forecasting, Treasury Management, Working Capital Optimization).
• Lead Finance Transformation engagements (Operating Model Design, Process Automation, Data Analytics).
• Lead Finance Strategic Planning engagements (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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or related field required.
• MBA, CPA, CFA, or other advanced certifications preferred.
• 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 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.

• Willingness to travel as needed to support client engagements and business development activities.
• Candidates may reside anywhere in the contiguous United States near a major airport.

Competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with employer match, an employee stock purchase plan, generous Paid Time Off, and paid parental leave and adoption assistance. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

The estimated base salary range for this role is $250,000 - $325,000. Salary is based on experience, skills, certifications, market conditions, and travel requirements. The role is also eligible for Huron’s annual incentive compensation program and benefit plans.

Commercial-All Commercial

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United States of America

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