Senior Consultant Office of CFO Advisory

Compass Lexecon; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Consulting’s Corporate Finance team is seeking a skilled consultant for CFO Advisory to help manage CFO inbox and maximize performance for Fortune 500 clients. You’ll work on financial technologies, planning, design and execution of initiatives across client organizations.

The role requires 3+ years in financial consulting or rotational programs, strong Excel modeling, and ability to travel to client sites. This full-time position is based in New York.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• 3+ years of relevant post graduate experience in financial consulting or advisory; or in a Corporate rotational program focused on developing financial leaders in a finance, accounting or finance function.
• Experience as a consultant (internal or external) with demonstrated experience in FP&A, Accounting & Financial Reporting, Finance Transformation, Finance Technology, and/or Cash, Cost, and Capital.
• Ability to synthesize and advise on complex financial and operational concepts and issues; and translate those to clear and actionable recommendations and insights.
• Expertise with Microsoft Excel and ability to develop financial models with minimal oversight.
• Ability to travel to client sites and FTI office(s) as needed.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Responsibilities

• Developing knowledge management, including tools, methodologies, reports, models, work plans, checklists and processes.
• Performing high quality client work and developing client relationships for CFO advisory service assignments, including taking a proactive approach and anticipating client needs.
• Assisting with internal practice development and marketing, including developing materials, surveys, events and strategic case studies.
• Helping lead engagement work streams and projects with limited oversight.
• Serve as a positive role model to train, teach, and coach to junior team members.

Skills

Consulting experience

Financial modelling

Excel proficiency

Travel willingness

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations. At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side‑by‑side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you. Are you ready to make your impact?

About The Role

In FTI Consulting’s Corporate Finance organization, we focus on our clients’ strategic, operational, financial and capital needs by addressing the full spectrum of financial and transactional opportunities faced by corporations, boards, private equity sponsors, creditor constituencies and other stakeholders. Within the Corporate Finance segment, the Office of the CFO Advisory practice offers solutions to manage our client’s CFO inbox for a company and help maximize its performance to position them for success to meet today’s increasing opportunities.

What You’ll Do

• Developing knowledge management, including tools, methodologies, reports, models, work plans, checklists and processes.
• Performing high quality client work and developing client relationships for CFO advisory service assignments, including taking a proactive approach and anticipating client needs.
• Assisting with internal practice development and marketing, including developing materials, surveys, events and strategic case studies.
• Helping lead engagement work streams and projects with limited oversight.
• Serve as a positive role model to train, teach, and coach to junior team members.

How You’ll Grow

The performance expectation for our client’s finance function is at a new peak, and the demands placed on a CFO have never been greater. This is where you can step in and make an immediate impact. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with proven, hands‑on project delivery experience to work with our Fortune 500 clients to help them plan, design, and execute key financial technologies to streamline their financial operations.

What You Will Need To Succeed

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• 3+ years of relevant post graduate experience in financial consulting or advisory; or in a Corporate rotational program focused on developing financial leaders in a finance, accounting or finance function
• Experience as a consultant (internal or external) with demonstrated experience in 1 or more of the following areas: FP&A, Accounting & Financial Reporting, Finance Transformation, Finance Technology, and/or Cash, Cost, and Capital
• Ability to synthesize and advise on complex financial and operational concepts and issues; and translate those to clear and actionable recommendations and insights
• Expertise with Microsoft Excel and ability to develop financial models with minimal oversight
• Ability to travel to client sites and FTI office(s) as needed
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with business intelligence tools and/or data analytics
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) certification, or MBA

Compensation

Minimum Pay: $78,500
Maximum Pay: $163,000
Compensation Disclosure: The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.

With more than 8,100+ employees located in 32 countries and territories around the globe, we are the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. Our experts have led organizations, shaped policy, driven investigations, managed crises, advised world leaders and built businesses from the ground up.

Learn more about the work we do and how we're helping clients around the world turn their biggest challenges and opportunities into stories of success. Learn more about our impact.

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where our people can grow and achieve their full potential.

To learn more about FTI Consulting, visit www.fticonsulting.com/careers and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.