Financial Advisory Senior Director, Office of the CFO

Position Summary

Huron's Financial Advisory practice is seeking a highly accomplished Senior Director to grow our Office of the CFO (OCFO) consulting capability. This leader will serve as a trusted advisor to CFOs and executive leadership teams, helping clients transform finance organizations, improve operational performance, modernize technology and data capabilities, and drive enterprise value creation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or related field required.
• MBA, CPA, CFA, or other advanced certifications preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in public accounting, consulting, corporate finance, or finance transformation leadership.
• Demonstrated success leading global or multi-region large-scale finance transformation programs.
• Strong understanding of finance operating models and financial systems and ERP platforms.
• Experience managing senior client stakeholders and C-suite relationships.
• Exceptional communication, executive presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Industry experience in sectors such as industrial, manufacturing, automotive, technology, or consumer products.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Leadership & Delivery:
  • Serve as financial advisor and/or interim leader to executive stakeholders.
  • Lead complex finance engagements including: Interim Finance Leadership (CFO, FP&A, Treasury), Core Finance (Budgeting & Forecasting, Treasury Management, Working Capital Optimization), Finance Transformation (Operating Model Design, Process Automation, Data Analytics), Finance Strategic Planning (Capital Markets Support, Governance).
  • Oversee engagement delivery quality, economics, risk management, and client satisfaction.
  • Provide strategic guidance on finance governance, controls, compliance, and organizational effectiveness.
  • Lead executive workshops, steering committees, and board-level presentations.
• Business Development & Practice Growth:
  • Develop and expand executive-level relationships with existing and prospective clients.
  • Lead proposal development, solution shaping, pricing strategy, and contract negotiations.
  • Identify market trends and develop differentiated OCFO service offerings.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to drive integrated transformation opportunities.
• Practice Leadership:
  • Mentor and develop high-performing consulting teams across finance transformation disciplines.
  • Contribute to recruiting, performance management, and leadership development initiatives.
  • Represent the firm through thought leadership, conference speaking engagements, and industry publications.