Director of Client Advisory & Growth

Recruit CRM; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development support

Flexible/hybrid work arrangements

Internal mobility opportunities within

PE backed, nationally growing firm

Job summary

NOW CFO in Denver is seeking an accomplished Director to lead a portfolio of client relationships and shape our Denver consulting practice. This high-visibility role blends client delivery with team leadership in a fast-growing, PE-backed firm.

You will own client engagements, mentor the Denver team, scope new work, and collaborate with senior leaders to drive growth. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in finance/accounting and 5+ years in consulting or outsourced finance, with CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience, including demonstrated leadership responsibility.
• 5+ years in a consulting, advisory, or outsourced finance capacity.
• Track record of managing multiple client relationships while meeting timelines and deliverables.
• Exceptional communication skills: navigate difficult conversations, influence senior stakeholders, explain complex financial matters.
• Experience developing proposals and supporting business development or client acquisition efforts.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA designation strongly preferred (active or inactive).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary relationship owner for a portfolio of client engagements.
• Scope new client projects and develop engagement economics, staffing plans, and proposals.
• Mentor and develop the Denver consulting team as day-to-day leader and coach.
• Review consultant deliverables and uphold high standards for client work.
• Split time roughly 50/50 between billable client work and internal team leadership.
• Oversee financial operations for clients, including accounting, reporting, forecasting, and planning.
• Partner with senior leadership to drive practice growth, team performance, and operational excellence.
• Build and maintain relationships with client stakeholders, including CEOs, board members, and investors.
• Support business development, including proposal development and client pursuits.

Job description

NOW CFO in Denver is seeking an accomplished Director to lead a portfolio of client relationships and shape our Denver consulting practice. This high-visibility role blends client delivery with team leadership in a fast-growing, PE-backed firm.

You will own client engagements, mentor the Denver team, scope new work, and collaborate with senior leaders to drive growth. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in finance/accounting and 5+ years in consulting or outsourced finance, with CPA preferred.