CFO Advisory Manager: Finance Transformation & Value

Stout; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Discretionary time off

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Stout in Atlanta seeks a senior finance adviser to lead CFO Advisory engagements, driving cost reduction, margin enhancement, and value creation for middle-market to large clients.

You will partner with CFOs and finance leaders to deliver finance transformation, working capital optimization, and post-acquisition value initiatives, turning complex data into actionable insights and measurable improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• 6+ years of relevant experience for Manager-level candidates and 8+ years for Senior Manager-level candidates in finance transformation, management consulting, operational improvement, corporate finance, or transaction-related value creation.
• MBA or other relevant advanced degree preferred.
• CPA is not required; emphasis is placed on financial, operational, and transformation expertise.
• Experience supporting private equity-backed businesses, post-acquisition integration, or value creation programs preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing project workstreams and executing finance or operational improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute CFO Advisory engagements focused on improving financial and operational performance, identifying opportunities for cost reduction, margin enhancement, and sustainable value creation.
• Work closely with CFOs, finance leaders, and operational stakeholders to implement finance transformation and performance improvement initiatives.
• Analyze working capital performance, including inventory management, order-to-cash processes, and cash conversion, to identify opportunities for measurable improvement.
• Support post-acquisition value creation initiatives, helping clients realize transaction synergies, improve operating performance, and achieve strategic objectives.
• Translate complex financial and operational data into actionable insights and recommendations that improve profitability, cash flow, and business performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional client teams to implement initiatives that improve financial visibility, accountability, and operational execution.

Skills

Corporate finance

Financial planning & analysis

Operational finance

Working capital optimization

Profitability analysis

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field

MBA or other relevant advanced degree preferred

Experience in consulting or advisory environment

Tools

ERP systems

BI tools

Job description

Stout in Atlanta seeks a senior finance adviser to lead CFO Advisory engagements, driving cost reduction, margin enhancement, and value creation for middle-market to large clients.

You will partner with CFOs and finance leaders to deliver finance transformation, working capital optimization, and post-acquisition value initiatives, turning complex data into actionable insights and measurable improvements.