CFO Advisory & Transformation Director

Stout Risius Ross, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Stout Risius Ross, LLC is seeking a senior CFO Advisory specialist to lead finance transformation and performance improvement initiatives across mid-market to large enterprises. You will partner with CFOs and executive teams to optimize working capital, margin, and post‑acquisition value creation, translating complex data into actionable recommendations.

Applicants should have a strong background in corporate finance, strategic finance, and proven client leadership, with experience in private

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in finance transformation, management consulting, operational improvement, corporate finance, or transaction‑related value creation.
• MBA or other relevant advanced degree preferred.
• Experience within a consulting or advisory environment, corporate finance leadership role, private equity portfolio operations team, or similar setting.
• CPA is not required; emphasis is on financial, operational, and transformation expertise.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients ranging from middle-market to large organizations in various industries, including private equity-backed and corporate environments.
• Lead finance transformation and performance improvement engagements across finance, operations, and business strategy.
• Evaluate and improve working capital management, including inventory, AR/AP, and order-to-cash processes.
• Identify and execute SG&A cost reduction and margin enhancement opportunities.
• Develop and implement margin improvement initiatives through profitability analysis and cost structure assessments.
• Support post-close value creation initiatives including synergy realization and strategic transformation execution.
• Assess finance functions, processes, and operating models for efficiency and scalability.
• Develop financial models, business cases, and performance metrics to support executive decisions.

Skills

Corporate finance

Finance transformation

Working capital optimization

Cost reduction & margin

Post-acquisition value creation

Financial modeling

Executive stakeholder mgmt

Project management

AI & automation interest

Business development

Education

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

10+ years in finance transformation/consulting/transaction value creation

MBA or other advanced degree preferred

Job description

Stout Risius Ross, LLC is seeking a senior CFO Advisory specialist to lead finance transformation and performance improvement initiatives across mid-market to large enterprises. You will partner with CFOs and executive teams to optimize working capital, margin, and post‑acquisition value creation, translating complex data into actionable recommendations.

Applicants should have a strong background in corporate finance, strategic finance, and proven client leadership, with experience in private