PEPI: Director, CFO Services - Digital Finance (OPEN TO ALL US LOCATIONS)

Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement Group, LLC in; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Director for CFO Services in Digital Finance. This role involves collaborating with private equity portfolio companies to enhance business value through digital finance transformation and process improvement. Candidates should have extensive experience in finance and digital technologies, with a focus on client engagement and project management. Leadership and strong financial acumen are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Over 12 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or private equity.
• Experience with digital finance technologies.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to gather information and facilitate interviews.
• Manage project components and lead smaller projects independently.
• Drive P&L and B/S accountability.

Skills

Digital Finance Transformation

Process Improvement

Financial Modeling

Data Analytics

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Bachelor's degree in finance

Bachelor's degree in economics

Advanced degrees or certifications

Tools

RPA

Predictive Forecasting

Analytics

NLG

Data Visualization

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement Group, LLC

PEPI: Director, CFO Services - Digital Finance (OPEN TO ALL US LOCATIONS) (Finance)

PEPI: Director, CFO Services - Digital Finance (OPEN TO ALL US LOCATIONS) (Finance)

Description

Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement

Director, CFO Services - (Digital Finance)

OVERVIEW:

A&M's Private Equity Performance Improvement Services (PEPI) practice collaborates with private equity portfolio companies, delivering solutions to preserve and enhance business value. Our focus is on increasing transparency of key drivers and performance, supporting cash flow and EBITDA growth, and actively engaging in clients' operations to ensure credible planning and execution of financial outcomes.

Our PEPI CFO Services practice offers the following pillars:

• Liquidity & Working Capital Optimization
• Strategic Analytics & Planning
• Performance Measurement & Management
• Business Transformation
• Auxiliary Services: Accounting Remediation

Role: PEPI CFO Services Director, Digital Finance

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Expertise in Digital Finance Transformation with proven implementation experience
• Track record in assessing finance and accounting functions, implementing digital technologies like RPA, finance analytics, NLG, and predictive forecasting models to improve efficiency and transparency
• Experience in process improvement and automation within finance and accounting
• Knowledge of digital finance tools and vendors
• Experience deploying digital finance solutions in large public companies or mid-sized PE-owned portfolio companies
• Proficiency in developing predictive forecasting models

Scope Development Responsibilities:

• Engage with clients to gather information and facilitate interviews
• Define analytical scope to validate assumptions, ensuring thorough and timely analysis
• Apply industry and functional knowledge to identify business drivers and issues
• Create frameworks based on project parameters
• Derive actionable conclusions from analyses
• Manage project components and lead smaller projects independently
• Manage client expectations, identify risks, and develop contingency plans
• Develop actionable plans, lead workstreams, and design initiatives for cash flow, EBITDA improvement, and organizational structure
• Engage with senior management to obtain buy-in and communicate effectively

Leadership Expectations:

• Leverage industry expertise and prior consulting experience to guide teams and foster innovative thinking
• Maintain client relationships throughout projects
• Take responsibility for issues and deliverables
• Build and manage teams effectively
• Demonstrate strong financial acumen, including financial modeling and statement analysis
• Drive P&L and B/S accountability
• Utilize tools for change management and streamline processes

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related fields; advanced degrees or certifications preferred
• Experience with digital finance technologies such as RPA, predictive forecasting, analytics, NLG, and data visualization
• Over 12 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, due diligence, restructuring, investment banking, or private equity
• Proficiency in financial modeling, data analytics, and presentation skills
• Certifications like CPA, CFA, MBA are preferred but not mandatory