Senior Director, Strategic Finance, Office of CFO Advisory Greater Los Angeles, CA Area

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 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

The Senior Director will be heavily client-facing and the candidate will be expected to function as a team or workstream leader on strategic finance projects. This role will be largely responsible for:

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

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

8+ 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 FP&A function

Experience in management consulting 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

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

Preferred Qualifications

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economic or other business related discipline

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

Ability to take ownership of project leadership, training, and staff development

Ability to handle multiple client stakeholders and multiple external teams with confidence

Aptitude for trouble-shooting and problem-solving, with demonstrated ability to exercise mature judgment and present solution paths to facilitate consensus

Capability to sell work to new clients and further develop existing client relationships

Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills (MS Visio, MS PowerPoint, MS excel, etc.)

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.

Compensation

Minimum Pay: $154,500

Maximum Pay: $302,000

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.