Director - Business Transformation (Finance Transformation)

From the beginning, our goal was to establish an advisory firm that stands apart from the rest – one that is grounded in our Core Values and dedicated to creating a positive experience not just for our clients, but for our people too. We firmly believe in the strength of collaboration, enthusiasm, generosity, and perseverance as the driving forces behind our success. With advisory solutions spanning accounting and risk, technology-enabled transformation, and transactions, we partner with our clients to solve today’s challenges and deliver present and future value. Our commitment to our people has earned us numerous awards including Inc5000’s Fastest Growing Companies and Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work. Explore what our employees have to say about our unique culture by clicking here. As a Director, you will serve as a member of our leadership team to create, develop, and build our presence in the Boston market. You will play a pivotal role in guiding our Office of the CFO clients through the complexities of Finance strategy, operating model design and F&A operations. You will leverage your expertise to help organizations align their performance improvement and technology initiatives with their business goals, drive innovation and achieve operational excellence. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership capabilities and a deep understanding of finance function and industry leading practices. Client Delivery (50%) Provide high-quality consulting services by taking personal ownership for client engagements and ensure that deliverables/services are fact-driven, solution oriented and meet CrossCountry’s standard for quality. Lead large-scale multi-year Finance Transformation programs and supervise execution teams, providing senior project leadership and managing evolving client management needs for operational and change initiatives. Identification and application of automation, fostering cross departmental collaboration in large scale programs, experience in change management and incorporating into large scale change programs. Strong strategic finance function planning skills with past experience working with C-Suite executives to build out Organizational Level Strategic Roadmaps for the CFO Organization. Finance and accounting current-state assessments including finance strategy, business case and roadmap, core end-to-end processes (Account-to-Report, Purchase-to-Pay, Contract-to-Cash, in addition to planning and forecasting, reporting and other FP&A functions). Develop and implement Finance operating models that align with business objectives and drive efficiency. Lead the identification and assessment of business problems, where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Contribute to developing and implementing firm-approved, AI-enabled solutions for clients, in accordance with company policies on data protection, intellectual property, and professional standards. Stay informed about emerging AI tools and techniques and collaborate with firm leadership to identify compliant opportunities to enhance client solutions and internal processes. Manage projects across the project lifecycle from current state evaluation, gap analysis, requirements gathering, future state design, and implementation across the organizational, process, technology (financial systems) and data dimensions. Manage client accounts, projects, and engagements, including work plans, staffing, deadlines, and budgets throughout all lifecycle phases – strategy, goal-setting, deliverables, and maintaining an integrated project plan. Lean or Six-Sigma training or methodology. Target Operating Model (TOM) experience. Practice Leadership (~15%) Serve as a leader in our Business Transformation service line by guiding and directing strategic firm initiatives around process and technology capabilities, internal control design experience, change management and program/project management expertise to assist organizations with designing and implementing change initiatives around the finance function/office of the CFO. Account management in overseeing client engagements, maintaining strong relationships with senior client personnel, have a solid understanding of clients’ business, and ensure quality of deliverables and satisfaction on engagements. Coaching and Development: provide coaching and training opportunities for team members leveraging individual skills and the firm’s people first culture. Recruiting and Retention: take an active role in attracting, interviewing, hiring and retaining top talent. Thought leadership: sharing expertise in technical domain(s) with team members and clients, including case studies, white papers, learning materials, and other resources. Business Development (~35%) Actively pursue business development opportunities and market a full range of services to prospective clients including using existing relationships to generate new opportunities. Support the business development team with client delivery or sector specific expertise. Foster culture of growth and a business development mindset and act as a thought leader in the market. What You’ll Bring 15+ years of applicable consulting, CFO Advisory, Finance Transformation, or relevant industry experience. Prior experience in professional services (public accounting or advisory firm), preferably at a large, global accounting firm or with a management consulting firm. Minimum ten years of recent, advanced program or project management skills with experience in organizing, planning, and executing multiple large-scale projects and programs from definition through implementation. Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and/or Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) – system selection, design, implementation. Comfort with AI: Demonstrated ability to responsibly explore and adopt firm-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation. Continuous Learning Mindset: Openness to learning and applying emerging technologies including AI and automation in alignment with firm policies and client standards. Demonstrated track record of establishing credibility both internally and externally. Proven leader with the ability to foster an environment of collaboration and excellence. Passionate about building, developing, motivating, and leading others. Qualifications Travel Willingness to travel domestically up to 20%-30% (varies by client). Availability to work on client site or in office 3 days a week, with 2 days remote (hybrid environment). Education Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Accounting, Business, Finance, Information Systems, or other technical disciplines; Master’s degree or postgraduate degree from a college or university is preferred.

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#LI-Hybrid For applicants located in Boston, CrossCountry Consulting is required to include an estimate of the compensation range for this role. The following range takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to, skills, experience, education, licenses, certifications, business needs, and internal equity. An estimate of the current range is $178,000 - $356,000 per year+ annual bonus + additional benefits. Benefits Summary The CrossCountry total rewards package includes comprehensive healthcare options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; and a 401(k) with company matching. Additionally, employees can take advantage of generous parental and maternity leave policies, technology stipends, and wellness reimbursement programs, all designed to support both professional growth and personal well-being. For detailed information about benefits at CrossCountry, please visit our dedicated benefits site: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) CrossCountry provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and believes that respect and fair treatment are critical to creating a productive and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, CrossCountry is fully committed to comply with all federal, state, and local laws and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetics, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression or any other protected characteristic. The company also complies with pay transparency and labor laws applicable to all terms and conditions of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cross Country Consulting