Finance Director - Client-Facing

• Are you looking for something different than your typical internal Finance Director role?
• Do you love to roll up your sleeves and solve problems for others?
• Are you looking to advance your career doing work that showcases your expertise?
• Do you enjoy variety and challenging yourself to learn new things?
• Would you like to gain valuable experience in different industries from different Finance/Accounting leaders and mentors?

• Are you looking for something different than your typical internal Finance Director role?
• Do you love to roll up your sleeves and solve problems for others?
• Are you looking to advance your career doing work that showcases your expertise?
• Do you enjoy variety and challenging yourself to learn new things?
• Would you like to gain valuable experience in different industries from different Finance/Accounting leaders and mentors?

If you answered “YES” to these questions, Growth Operators is the place for you!

• Our purpose is to empower growth for our clients.
• Our vision is to be the premier finance and human resources advisory firm for growing companies.
• Our mission is to deploy our collective knowledge and expertise to propel our clients to higher levels of performance.

Our clients hire Growth Operators because we are different. Our people are experienced, industry-proven professionals that we call Growth Pros. We provide Strategy, Finance, HR, Transaction Advisory, IT, and Decision Intelligence transformation services that empower our clients to create sustainable growth and value, and we approach our work with our sleeves rolled up. Come grow your career with us!

We are seeking an experienced finance professional with strong financial acumen as well as leadership skills that is passionate about driving business results for mid-size businesses and delivering high quality client service.

The Finance Director serves Growth Operators’ clients, typically under the direction of a Growth Operators Partner or Managing Director, in a leadership role, managing and overseeing financial planning and business intelligence functions. Services are provided in the form of advisory services (specific projects) and outsourced services (interim or fractional roles with clients). You will be a key asset to our clients.

Work performed by the Finance Director on client engagements may include the following:

• Contribute to the strategic planning, direction and goal setting for the business in collaboration with senior management.
• Responsible for improving the organization’s budgeting, planning, forecasting, analytics, and reporting capabilities.
• Assess and provide recommendations on how the mix of people, processes, and technology can improve an organization’s financial reporting; and how to implement efficiencies and improvements in these areas.
• Develop key performance indicators measuring the financial health of the organization or assigned units or functions.
• Review past and current financial performance against budgeted estimates and develop models that assist management in understanding the financial impact of business decisions.
• Develop strategies meant to assist the organization in meeting its long-term financial objectives.
• Overhaul and/or create policies, practices, and procedures for sustained performance improvement.
• Manage projects to keep on track and identify opportunities to provide additional value to our clients.

Note:

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, might be required.

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
• 10+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience
• Ability to identify and seek needed information/research skills
• Analytical thinker and is detail oriented
• Strong decision-making skills
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with planning & analytics software (Cube Software, Workday…