Director of Finance Advisory

Confidential; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationally recognized financial advisory firm is seeking a Director of Finance Advisory to lead client engagements and develop their team. This role is instrumental in managing a $2M+ portfolio while shaping the firm's strategy in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in consulting or finance, superior client and team leadership skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Enjoy a remote-first culture with competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Remote-first, flexible environment

100% paid medical premiums

Generous PTO

Clear paths for career progression

401(k) match and bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in relevant fields with FP&A and leadership experience.
• Proven ability to lead client engagements and manage teams.
• Executive presence for C-suite interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead diverse client engagements across industries.
• Manage a high-performing team.
• Drive business growth and deepen client partnerships.

Skills

Client services leadership

Strategic acumen

Complex problem solving

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

10–15+ years in consulting, corporate finance, or accounting

Job description

A nationally recognized financial advisory firm—celebrated for its culture, client impact, and growth—is hiring a Director of Finance Advisory to join its expanding leadership team. This is a unique opportunity to lead high-impact client engagements, grow a $2M+ portfolio, and shape firm strategy in a people-first, mission-driven environment.

You’ll step into a pivotal client-facing role with visibility across executive stakeholders, autonomy to drive transformation, and a mandate to mentor the next generation of finance leaders.

Key Responsibilities

Client Engagement & Strategic Delivery

• Lead a portfolio of diverse client engagements across industries
• Oversee accounting ops (GAAP, close cycles, job costing) and advanced FP&A
• Deliver high-value insights through reporting, planning, and strategic finance
• Ensure excellence and consistency across all client deliverables

Leadership & Team Development

• Manage and mentor a high-performing team of Controllers and Accountants
• Drive recruiting, onboarding, and culture-building initiatives
• Champion internal growth, succession planning, and continuous learning

Business Growth & Firm Strategy

• Own a $2M+ book of business and deepen long-term client partnerships
• Expand service offerings, improve delivery efficiency, and drive margin health
• Contribute to firm innovation, thought leadership, and cross-functional strategy

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 10–15+ years in consulting, corporate finance, or accounting (with FP&A and leadership experience) for mid-market companies
• Proven client services leader with a consultative mindset and strategic acumen
• Executive presence with the ability to simplify complexity and drive C-suite outcomes
• History of growing business ($1M–$5M) and leading high-performing teams
• Entrepreneurial, agile, and solutions-oriented

Why You Should Explore This

• Award-winning culture focused on impact, empathy, and collaboration
• Remote-first, flexible environment with generous PTO
• 100% paid medical premiums for employees & dependents
• Clear paths for career progression and leadership investment
• Competitive compensation + 401(k) match + bonus opportunities

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance, Business Development, and Management

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services and Financial Services

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