Director, Office of the CFO

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end client engagements and provide financial advisory services, including controllership operations, procure-to-pay (PTP), order-to-cash (OTC), record-to-report (RTR) processes, audit readiness and preparation, finance function integration or carveout standup, transaction due diligence and technical accounting matters
• Provide strategic and technical compliance guidance with ASC 606, ASC 842 and other complex accounting standards
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships by delivering high-quality, tailored solutions and providing proactive strategic advice
• Develop and deploy scalable processes, methodologies and analytical solutions which result in step-function improvements to middle market OCFO functions
• Leverage financial expertise and project management skills, including a deep understanding of GAAP accounting principles and S-X regulatory compliance to support clients in navigating diverse financial accounting and reporting considerations related to transactions
• Advises clients through complex transactional and operational situations, including mergers, acquisitions and carveouts, operating model transformations, selling / buying the business, technology implementations, etc.
• Begin to originate revenue through cultivation of network and leadership in the Portage Point coverage model
• Coach and mentor junior team members
• Support internal trainings and best practice sharing
• Support business development and client relationship efforts
• Contribute to a high-performing, inclusive and values-driven culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (CPA, CFA, CA) preferred
• Located in or willing to relocate to Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York, Palm Beach or Philadelphia
• Invested in a team-based culture, motivated to collaborate in office four days per week and willing to work at client sites as needed
• 10 plus years of progressive experience in financial consulting, advisory services or audit
• Experience in the role of controllership, finance and accounting advisory services
• Complete proficiency in financial modeling and financial statements analysis as well as accounting treatments
• Proficiency in financial technologies and tools (e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, Blackline, Floqast, etc.)
• Bias towards and track record of leveraging technology and automation solutions (Power BI / Tableau, Power Automate, UI Path, Automation Anywhere) to drive business process efficiency
• Strong technical accounting expertise, including experience with ASC 606 and ASC 842
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, including executive-ready presentation and reporting skills
• Proven ability to thrive in lean, fast-moving teams
• High attention to detail, responsiveness and ownership mindset
• Track record of success in high-pressure, client-facing environments

Pay

$500,000 - $750,000 a year