FP&A Senior Director (Location Flexible)

rsm; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM is seeking a senior finance leader to oversee the Consulting line of business (LOB) with responsibility for FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial management. The role drives the financial performance and works with leadership to quantify opportunities and align with firm goals.

The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of related experience, 5+ years in management, strong communication, and experience with accounting software and Microsoft products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or Business is required.
• CPA, MBA Finance, or similar degree is preferred or required at higher levels.
• Experience with accounting software and Microsoft Suite is required.
• 15+ years related experience required
• 5+ years managing others required

Responsibilities

• Drive the financial performance of the Consulting LOB and align with the firm’s strategy.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, pricing, and financial analysis for the Consulting LOB.
• Present financial performance, strategies and opportunities to firm-level executives.
• Lead and develop a high-performing global finance team.
• Collaborate with leadership on opportunities and growth to improve profitability.

Skills

Strong Communication

Experience with accounting software

Advanced Microsoft Suite Experience

Results Orientated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or Business

Administration - Required

CPA, MBA Finance, or similar degree

Job description

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM.

As the senior finance leader to the Consulting line of business (LOB), this role functions as an integral part of the P&L activities, oversees all financial and operational activities, directs preparation of current financial reports and summaries, forecasts for future business growth and general economic outlooks. This role is responsible for assessing and improving the financial performance of the Consulting line of business and driving strategy, analysis, and planning, which includes directing and supervising the efficient operations of all FP&A as necessary; including but not limited to, budgeting, forecasting, pricing, and financial analysis.

Essential Duties:

Financial Management Operations:

• Drive the financial performance of the Consulting LOB by providing input about business-critical decisions and strategies.
• Collaborate with leadership to lead and define strategies and objectives that align with the overall direction of the firm, quantify the value of any opportunities, and assess progress against the Consulting LOB financial goals.
• Act as a spokesperson for all Consulting LOB financial opportunities and oversee strategic and tactical matters as they relate to the Consulting budget, contract management, technology needs, cost analysis, reporting, forecasting, and M&A activity.
• Participate in cross-department executive committees and other initiatives as the financial information expert.
• Presents and tells a story to firm-level executive leaders regarding the financial performance, strategies, and opportunities for all Consulting teams.
• Use creativity and imagination in creating cost savings ideas and benchmarks those ideas against outside agencies.
• Manage Operating Expenses at the Enterprise level and take responsibility for forecasting, managing actual versus forecast variances, and ensure the spend in various categories is in line with desired benchmarks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Financial Planning:

• Responsible for the validation, integrity, and in-depth comprehension of all financial reporting for Consulting teams.
• Oversees the presentation of insightful operational analysis and reporting of key performance metrics of on-going results and takes a leadership role to drive top and bottom-line growth.
• Identifies and utilizes the right data to help leaders see around corners and continue to grow the business with minimal disruption.
• Understands the story behind the numbers and translates this into forward-looking narratives and forecasts which align with underlying business and market insights.
• Accountable as member of the Consulting leadership team for forecasting and delivering financial plans that meet targeted revenue and profit goals.

Trend Analysis:

• Timely and accurate analytics to support actionable and strategic business decisions.
• Creates ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as required by senior leaders.
• Coordinates with the Controller in the preparation of financial period close activities, journal entries and variance analysis.

Talent Development and Leadership:

• Motivate and develop a high performing global team of finance professionals.
• Respond positively to changing circumstances, seek and implement change to drive business improvement, serve as a model of change.
• Drive collaboration and communication throughout the organization and eliminate silo behaviors.
• Create and maintain an environment to support Consulting financial strategic initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or Business - Required
• Administration - Required
• CPA, MBA Finance, or similar degree - Preferred

TECHNICAL/SOFT SKILLS

• Experience with accounting software, Microsoft products - Required
• Strong Communication - Required
• Advanced Microsoft Suite Experience - Required
• Results Orientated - Required

EXPERIENCE

• 15+ years related experience - Required
• Experience in a professional services firm - Preferred
• 5+ years managing others - Required

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

• Exceptional client service attitude, outstanding people skills and proactive in working with employees - Required
• Ability to motivate and influence others - Required
• Demonstrated coordination, organization, critical thinking, and analytical skills - Required
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects/assignments simultaneously -Required

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balan