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Director - Corporate Finance Advisory

Baker Tilly US · El Segundo, CA · 1 mo ago
Finance$216k–$409k/yrFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to CFOs, private equity sponsors, and senior executives, delivering high-impact FP&A and finance transformation engagements.
  • Lead complex client engagements across a broad suite of services, including:
    • Interim FP&A leadership and operational finance support
    • FP&A function stand-up (people, process, and technology design)
    • Budgeting, forecasting, and long-range strategic planning processes
    • Advanced financial modeling (3-statement models, 13-week cash flow, scenario analysis)
    • Management reporting design, automation, and performance insights
    • KPI development and benchmarking, particularly within PE-backed environments
    • Dashboarding and analytics solutions (e.g., Power BI)
    • Cross-functional business partnering with sales, operations, and executive teams
    • Support private equity-backed portfolio companies through value creation initiatives, including performance improvement, cash flow optimization, and finance infrastructure build-out.
    • Oversee engagement execution, ensuring quality, timeliness, and profitability across multiple concurrent projects.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
  • 10–15+ years of relevant experience, ideally with a mix of:
    • Big 4 or national accounting/consulting firm experience
    • Corporate FP&A or finance leadership roles
    • Direct experience working with private equity firms and/or PE-backed portfolio companies
  • CPA, CMA, CFA, or similar credentials strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience leading finance transformation, FP&A build-outs, or operational finance initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of private equity environments, including value creation, reporting expectations, and liquidity/cash management.
  • Proven ability to lead multiple complex engagements and manage senior client relationships.
  • Experience in business development, including winning new opportunities and contributing to revenue growth.
  • Advanced financial modeling and analytical capabilities; strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with FP&A and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Anaplan, Adaptive, or similar) strongly preferred.
  • Excellent communication and executive presence, with the ability to influence C-suite stakeholders.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  • Familiarity with US GAAP and broader finance/accounting processes.
  • Ability to travel < 25% annually.

Pay Range

The pay rate range for this job position is $215,950 to $409,420. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location.

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