CFO Advisory Manager

Frazier & Deeter; Plymouth (MN); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Frazier & Deeter in the United States seeks a CFO Advisory Manager to partner with owners and finance leaders, strengthen reporting, forecasting, and finance operations, and drive value across growth initiatives.

You'll lead mid-market and PE-backed clients, mentor consultants, and contribute to practice growth while delivering hands-on, pragmatic solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting, finance, CFO advisory, CAAS, public accounting, or consulting.
• CPA or Master’s degree (MBA, MAcc, or MS in Finance) required.
• Experience with growing, middle-market, PE-backed, or founder-led organizations.
• Strong foundation in accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and finance operations.
• Experience mentoring and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to CFOs, Controllers, business owners, and executive leadership on finance and accounting matters.
• Assess finance functions to identify opportunities to improve reporting, processes, controls, and performance.
• Provide hands-on financial leadership, including interim finance leadership when needed.
• Lead client engagements in financial reporting, budgeting/forecasting, cash flow, process improvement, and finance transformation.
• Partner with client teams to develop practical solutions and drive implementation.
• Support growth, system implementations, financing events, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives.
• Develop reporting, dashboards, and analytics to improve decision-making.
• Manage client relationships, timelines, and deliverables as day-to-day contact.
• Mentor consultants and seniors, fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Contribute to practice growth through exceptional client service and new opportunities.

Skills

Financial leadership

Client advisory

Project management

Mentoring & coaching

Relationship management

Education

CPA

MBA/MAcc/MS in Finance

Job description

Join Frazier & Deeter and be a part of a rapidly growing Top 50 accounting & advisory firm that has been repeatedly named a Best Firm to Work For, a Best Firm for Women and a Pacesetter firm among U.S. accounting firms. With several officesacross the U.S., UK, and India, there is a spot for you!

We serve clients of all sizes across the United States and the globe, with a suite of services that grow every year. Our growth mindset and entrepreneurial environment translate into variety and opportunity for our people.

At Frazier & Deeter, we’re committed to training, mentoring, and developing our staff members. With our emphasis on Investing in Relationships to Make a Difference and a Firmwide Focus on Inclusion, we help each other grow in every aspect of life.

Job Summary:

As a CFO Advisory Manager, you partner closely with business owners, CFOs, Controllers, and finance leaders to help organizations navigate growth, improve financial operations, and strengthen decision-making. You serve as both a trusted advisor and hands-on problem solver, helping clients build scalable finance functions, enhance reporting and forecasting processes, improve operational efficiency, and address critical business challenges.

In this role, you'll work with a variety of middle-market, founder-led, and private equity-backed companies, often stepping into situations that require practical solutions, strong business judgment, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves. The ideal candidate brings a blend of accounting, finance, and operational experience, enjoys building relationships, and thrives in environments where no two client challenges are exactly alike.

You will be most successful in this role if you enjoy working with growing businesses, wearing multiple hats, creating structure where it doesn't yet exist, and taking a hands-on approach to solving complex business challenges.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to CFOs, Controllers, business owners, and executive leadership teams on finance, accounting, and operational matters
• Assess finance and accounting functions to identify opportunities to improve reporting, processes, controls, and overall business performance
• Provide hands‑on financial leadership support, including serving in interim finance leadership roles when needed
• Lead client engagements involving financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cash flow management, process improvement, and finance transformation initiatives
• Partner closely with client teams to develop practical solutions and drive successful implementation
• Support clients through periods of growth, system implementations, financing events, acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives
• Develop meaningful reporting, dashboards, and analytics that improve decision-making and business visibility
• Manage client relationships, engagement timelines, and project deliverables while serving as the primary day‑to‑day point of contact
• Mentor and develop consultants and senior associates while fostering a collaborative team environment
• Contribute to practice growth through exceptional client service, business development efforts, and identification of new opportunities

Education & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in accounting, finance, CFO Advisory, Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS), public accounting, or consulting roles
• CPA or Master’s degree (MBA, MAcc, or MS in Finance) required
• Experience within growing, middle‑market, entrepreneurial, private equity‑backed, or founder‑led organizations preferred
• Strong foundation in accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and finance operations
• Experience supporting business owners, CFOs, Controllers, or executive leadership teams in a financial advisory or operational finance capacity
• Proven ability to lead projects, manage client relationships, and solve complex business problems
• Experience mentoring and developing team members

- hybrid

Salary Range

Salary Range: $130,000 USD - $160,000 USD