Senior Consultant - CFO Advisory

Ascendo Resources; Illinois; On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Director for Business Consulting & Financial Management in the Greater Chicago Area. The ideal candidate will provide strategic insights to middle-market companies, requiring a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and substantial experience in financial management. This role emphasizes work/life balance and offers opportunities for local engagement without extensive travel.

Qualifications

• 4–10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience preferred.
• CPA certification preferred, but not required.
• Strong emphasis on work/life balance.

Responsibilities

• Provide business consulting and financial management services.
• Lead profitability analysis and organizational assessments.
• Serve in CFO/controller capacities for multiple clients.
• Facilitate annual strategic planning sessions with clients.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving skills

Client relationship building

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

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This range is provided by Ascendo Resources. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$115,000.00/yr - $145,000.00/yr

Director – Business Consulting & Financial Management (Greater Chicago Area)

Are you ready to take your accounting and financial management expertise to the next level? This is a unique opportunity to join a rapidly expanding consulting team serving a diverse portfolio of middle-market companies across the Chicago area.

Why This Role?

• Participate in a comprehensive CFO/management training program designed to accelerate your career.
• Become a key member of senior management teams across various industries.
• Help resolve challenges that limit profitability and contribute to strategic growth.
• Gain exposure to multiple industries, applying financial insights from one business sector to another.
• Enjoy the benefits of consulting without overnight travel—work locally and maintain work/life balance.
• Hear directly from clients how your work has made a significant impact.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide business consulting and financial management services for middle-market companies.
• Lead profitability analysis, organizational assessments, operational planning, and executive advisory projects.
• Serve in CFO/controller capacities for multiple clients.
• Oversee accounting staff and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, projections, and strategic analysis.
• Facilitate annual strategic planning sessions with clients.
• Contribute actively to business development and the overall growth of the consulting practice.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (preferred).
• 4–10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience preferred.
• CPA certification preferred, but not required.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a drive to improve client profitability.
• Comfortable building client relationships and integrating with client teams.
• Strong emphasis on work/life balance.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity.

Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Consulting

Industries

Accounting and Business Consulting and Services

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