Finance Consultant

CFS; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Madison, WI is seeking a Finance & Operations Consultant to help transform its finance function. The role emphasizes process improvement across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and working capital, with a focus on cost savings and automation in freight, inventory, and tariff management.

You will partner with supply chain and operations leaders, present updates to executive leadership and the Board, and support broader finance transformation through stronger processes, reporting, and

Qualifications

• Finance and accounting experience with ability to drive solutions.
• Proven track record leading process improvement or operational efficiency initiatives.
• Comfortable in fast-paced settings and managing organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvements across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and working capital management.
• Drive cost-saving and automation initiatives related to freight, inventory, and tariff management.
• Collaborate with supply chain and operations leaders to identify inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions.
• Prepare and present updates on finance initiatives to executive leadership and the Board.
• Support a broader finance transformation, building stronger processes, reporting, and controls.

Skills

Finance & Accounting

Process Improvement

Change Management

Job description

Finance & Operations Consultant

Pay: $50-$60/hr

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This is a chance to join a company whose products are making a real impact on people's lives while helping shape the future of its finance organization. With a recently hired CFO, a newly established executive leadership team, and a strong culture that employees genuinely enjoy, you'll step into a business that is growing, evolving, and investing in improvement.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead process improvements and cleanup efforts across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and working capital management.
• Drive cost-saving and automation initiatives related to freight, inventory, and tariff management.
• Partner closely with supply chain and operations leaders to identify inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions.
• Prepare and present updates on key finance initiatives to executive leadership and the Board.
• Support a broader finance transformation effort, helping build stronger processes, reporting, and operational controls.

What We're Looking For

• Well-rounded finance and accounting experience with the ability to quickly assess challenges and drive solutions.
• Proven experience leading process improvement, transformation, cleanup, or operational efficiency initiatives.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and navigating organizational change.