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RSM US LLP

CFO Advisory Director

RSM US LLP, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally. Our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM.RSM is currently seeking an experienced, in-market and growth-focused Director for our Management Consulting CFO Advisory practice who has a successful track record and strong advisory background! As a leader within the CFO Advisory service line, you will support the development and growth of the practice, while advising and guiding our clients to solve their complex business needs. Your previous experience will enable you to pursue, close and execute services such as finance strategy, operating model design, finance technology deployments, finance assessments, and business/finance transformation.All engagements will require your leadership and guidance while managing teams deployed, delivering quality, and ensuring the optimal client experience. You will be responsible for relationship building and client management on and off-site, staff supervision/coaching, and operations & risk management, while serving our key markets and industries across North America.ResponsibilitiesAccountable for both in-market and national growth of the practice through the development and nurturing of defined growth channels (internal and external) across the firm.Oversee the execution of projects to help optimize all elements of the finance function and overall business transformation.Hold accountability for the overall quality of work delivered to clients and facilitating issue resolution with stakeholders.Provide mentorship and motivation to diverse client engagement teams by delivering constructive on-the-job coaching to team members.Drive internal and external business development activities and regularly identify and sell new opportunities through various channels.Develop new products, solutions, and deliverables for the rapidly changing Finance environment.Basic QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, combined with a CPA or MBA.Minimum of 8 - 10 years of experience in a consulting firm providing advisory or consulting services.Demonstrated experience leading and growing high-performing teams, with a focus on revenue and profitability growth.Expert understanding of the finance and accounting function and the people, processes, technology, and controls that support the finance function.Experience supporting the management and/or development of a practice.Demonstrated industry expertise and ability to drive targeting, marketing and training activities.Subject matter expertise in financial business processes.Ability to ramp up quickly to serve as an expert on our firm's capabilities.Demonstrated experience providing consulting or advisory services to the office of the CFO.Conceptual understanding of applicable emerging technologies (e.g. blockchain, AI & ML).Experience in one or more of the following areas:

Finance StrategyFinance Function Transformation and Technology EnablementBusiness Process ImprovementShared Services AdvisoryFinance Post Merger Integration

Expertise, knowledge, and aptitude for developing and delivering accounting and technology services solutions.Strong understanding of technology including system selection, implementation management or application optimization experience.Experience with practice development and management, marketing and thought leadership.Experience in managing client relationships and leveraging them to sell solutions.Ability to provide effective communication to both our clients and project teams.Capacity to attract, retain and elevate top talent.Willingness and ability to travel more than 50% across North America.Preferred QualificationsPrevious experience serving (or working in) Private Equity operations.Previous full-cycle experience with finance technology implementations.Operational Accounting and Finance experience within industry also valued.Technical skillsets and experience including SQL server reporting, MS PowerBI, Alteryx, VBA & macro programming.Functional experience with Finance and Accounting point solution platforms.At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, all applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on any characteristic protected under applicable law.Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future.Compensation Range: $137,200 - $276,100. Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

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