Strategic Finance Director - Client Impact & Growth

FTI Consulting; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 302,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Consulting in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Director to lead engagement work streams within the Office of the CFO practice. You will manage client relationships, guide project deliverables, and provide independent perspectives on finance and accounting practices.

This role demands hands-on delivery for Fortune 500 clients, shaping tools, playbooks, and business development while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 8+ years of relevant post graduate experience in financial consulting or advisory
• Experience in FP&A, Accounting & Financial Reporting, Finance Transformation, Finance Technology, or related areas
• Ability to synthesize and advise on complex financial and operational concepts and issues
• Deep knowledge in finance and accounting best practices, processes, systems and governance
• 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

• Lead engagement work streams and projects.
• Manage client relationships on a day‑to‑day basis including ownership of deliverables, communications and management of the FTI team
• Provide independent perspective based on market trends and conditions with respect to finance and accounting organizations, challenges and best practices
• Perform high quality client work and take the lead in presenting client deliverables, including taking a proactive approach and anticipating client needs
• Identify opportunities for additional value creation for Finance and the enterprise (i.e. IT, HR, Operations)
• Support FTI’s senior leadership in developing tools, methodologies, playbooks, etc, to continue to build and grow the practice and firm
• Proactively identify business development opportunities and participate in client pursuits
• Take a leadership role in helping coach, train, and mentor junior staff

Skills

Excel proficiency

Financial modeling

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA

CPA

CFA

Tools

MS Visio

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Job description

FTI Consulting in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Director to lead engagement work streams within the Office of the CFO practice. You will manage client relationships, guide project deliverables, and provide independent perspectives on finance and accounting practices.

This role demands hands-on delivery for Fortune 500 clients, shaping tools, playbooks, and business development while mentoring junior staff.