Finance Transformation Manager - CFO Advisory

Stout Risius Ross, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus plan

Competitive compensation and benefits

Wellness options

Job summary

Stout is seeking a Senior Manager/Manager level professional to lead CFO Advisory engagements across diverse industries in the US. You will analyze working capital, implement finance transformations, and drive value creation for private equity and corporate clients.

Expect extensive collaboration with finance leaders and cross-functional teams, with growth opportunities and a strong client-service orientation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or 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.
• Experience within a consulting or advisory environment, corporate finance function, private equity portfolio operations team, or similar setting.
• CPA is not required; emphasis is placed on financial, operational, and transformation expertise.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute CFO Advisory engagements focused on improving financial and operational performance.
• Work with CFOs and finance leaders to implement finance transformation and performance improvement initiatives.
• Develop financial models, business cases, and performance metrics to support client decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial visibility and accountability.
• Lead project workstreams and coordinate teams to deliver high-quality client work products.
• Support business development through proposals and client presentations.

Skills

Corporate finance

Financial planning & analysis

Operational finance

Business transformation

Financial modeling

Project management

Client service mindset

Team collaboration

AI/Automation interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration/Economics

MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred

Tools

ERP platforms

BI tools

Job description

Stout is seeking a Senior Manager/Manager level professional to lead CFO Advisory engagements across diverse industries in the US. You will analyze working capital, implement finance transformations, and drive value creation for private equity and corporate clients.

Expect extensive collaboration with finance leaders and cross-functional teams, with growth opportunities and a strong client-service orientation.