CFO Advisory Analyst: FP&A, Accounting Ops & AI Insights

Stout Risius Ross

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Stout Risius Ross in Chicago seeks a CFO Advisory professional to drive financial planning and analysis engagements, improve accounting operations, and deliver strategic financial guidance for clients. You will build and maintain models, budgets, rolling forecasts, KPI dashboards, and management reports to enhance CFO‑level decision making while strengthening controls and close processes.

You’ll collaborate across lines, leverage Power BI and ERP systems, and contribute to market initiatives to

Qualifications

Understanding of corporate finance, FP&A and accounting operations.
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting.
Familiarity with month‑end close, reconciliations, and financial statements.
Strong analytical and communication skills.
Proficiency with Excel; knowledge of ERP/BI tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead FP&A engagements including budgeting, rolling forecasts, variance analysis, cash flow forecasting, and reporting.
Develop and maintain financial models and KPI dashboards to support CFO‑level decision making.
Assess and improve accounting operations, internal controls, and financial reporting processes.
Collaborate with other service lines to provide financial analysis and project support.
Contribute to proposals, presentations, and growth initiatives.