Job Description

Manager, Fractional CFO Practice

This role will manage Fractional CFO engagements for multiple clients, and will manage associates on the engagements.  The position will report to a Partner or Principal.  The Fractional CFO Practice is rapidly growing, and this individual will be a key player within the team.

The client is a regional public accounting and advisory firm, and is a member of the RSM Alliance.  The client offers a competitive salary and benefits package and the opportunity to work within a positive environment that lends itself to a strong team culture. The client are dedicated to further developing and enhancing your skills and talents though a variety of firm initiatives that include learning and development, reimbursement program, career counseling/coaching, mentoring, interim evaluations, firm community events and outings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple retainer-based and/or project engagements with middle market clients
• Manage the work of associates within the Practice, and mentor/train/develop the associates through the client engagements
• Develop and/or customize proposals and engagement letters
• Manage day-to-day correspondence with client contacts
• Manage hours spent on engagements to ensure that billed time is within budget
• Closely manage client work through road maps and frequent check-ins w/ client on status/priorities
• Execute a wide array of financial planning and analysis functions, and support Partners and Principals in CFO-level work
  • Accounting/Finance organization assessments
  • Forecast and budget process development, enhancement, and/or execution
  • KPI development, enhancement, and/or execution
  • Process assessments and best practice implementation
  • Long-term and short-term financial modeling
  • Executive reporting development, enhancement, and execution
  • Development of cash flow forecasting tools
  • Performing due diligence and related work for clients involved in buy side or sell side transactions
  • Ad-hoc project deliverables as requested by client

Key Requirements:

• BS in Accounting or Finance
• CPA and/or Masters preferred but not required
• 4+ years of experience within Accounting, Finance, or Audit
• 2+ years of management or supervisory experience
• Solid understanding of Accounting principles
• Candidates must possess excellent engagement management skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, displaying ability to communicate consistently, professionally, & tactfully
• Confidence to interface directly with C-level client contacts other key client leadership personnel
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to think outside the box
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Interest in and ability to participate in business development efforts
• Desire to grow within the role and advance within the firm