Director of Finance & Accounting

Who We Are

TiER1 Performance is an employee-owned consulting firm built on the idea that we can build a better world by helping people do their best work. Founded over 20 years ago, we have been nationally recognized for our end-to-end transformation solutions that have activated strategies at over 500 of the world's most successful corporate, healthcare, educational, and government organizations. Learn more at

We're looking for a Director of Finance & Accounting who's as comfortable rolling up their sleeves as they are thinking strategically about how finance can enable our business. You might be a CPA in a firm who's realized the partner path isn't your passion… but leading and growing a high-performing team is
. This is a hands‑on leadership role with room to grow into a future CFO.

• Lead and oversee all aspects of our accounting and finance operations, including planning, forecasting, reporting, and compliance.
• Translate numbers into insights, helping our leaders make smart, data‑informed decisions.
• Partner with operational leaders to connect financial management with the rhythms of our consulting business.
• Build strong cross‑functional relationships within the company to support collaboration and informed decision‑making.
• Review and approve reports for completeness, consistency, and clarity prior to distribution.
• Mentor and grow a small but mighty finance and accounting team, cultivating an environment of ownership and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with our President and Leadership Teams on strategy, budgeting, and long‑term planning.
• Collaborate with leadership, our board of directors, auditors, bankers, and trustee on our ESOP valuation and overall administration.
• Support leadership on the evaluation and integration of acquisitions.
• Ensure we maintain the integrity and accuracy of our financial systems while identifying opportunities for better tools, processes, and efficiencies.

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Translate operational data into financial insights to guide decision‑making.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and variance analyses (actual vs. budget/forecast).
• Operational Performance Management
• Partner with leaders to understand cost drivers, revenue opportunities, and efficiency improvements.
• Develop dashboards and reports to track operational and financial performance.
• Process Improvement & Cost Optimization
• Identify inefficiencies in operational workflows and implement cost‑saving measures.
• In‑depth knowledge of financial processes including revenue recognition, billing, expense management, and resource allocation.
• Implement automation to streamline reporting and analysis.
• Strategic Business Partnering
• Collaborate with the executive team to support long‑term growth and financial sustainability.
• Evaluate and operationalize the financial implications of business initiatives (e.g., new products, acquisitions, pricing strategies).
• Support data‑driven decision‑making across the company.
• Leadership & Governance
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, financial regulations, and audit requirements.
• Support executive reporting and presentations to the board and leadership teams.

• A CPA (or similar level of financial expertise) with 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Likely from a professional services or consulting background (you get the nuances of project‑based work).
• Equally comfortable talking to auditors, advising executives, and coaching a teammate through financial systems.
• Strategic thinker and operational doer. You can see the big picture and also know when to get into the details.
• Strong communicator who leads with curiosity, humility, and an owner's mindset.

• We're a 100% employee‑owned organization; everyone has a stake in our success.
• We believe in flexibility, trust, and treating people like adults.
• You’ll join a collaborative leadership team that values transparency, creativity, and continuous learning.
• You’ll have the opportunity to shape not only the finance function but also how TiER1 operates as…