Financial Advisory Senior Director, Office of the CFO

The Opportunity

At Huron, we're redefining what a consulting organization can be. We go beyond advice to deliver results that last. We inherit our client's challenges as if they were our own. We help them transform for the future. We advocate. We make a difference. And we intelligently, passionately, relentlessly do great work...together.

Are you the kind of person who stands ready to jump in, roll up your sleeves and transform ideas into action? Then come discover Huron.

Whether you have years of experience or come right out of college, we invite you to explore our many opportunities. Find out how you can use your talents and develop your skills to make an impact immediately. Learn about how our culture and values provide you with the kind of environment that invites new ideas and innovation. Come see how we collaborate with each other in a culture of learning, coaching, diversity and inclusion. And hear about our unwavering commitment to make a difference in partnership with our clients, shareholders, communities and colleagues.

Huron Consulting Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents; a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match; an employee stock purchase plan; a generous Paid Time Off policy; and paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Our Wellness Program supports employee total well-being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching, bank at work, and on-site workshops, as well as ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year. All benefits and programs are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.
Huron is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity to job applicants and employees in recruitment, hiring, employment, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Huron will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. We endeavor to maintain a drug-free workplace.

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.


The Senior Director will combine deep finance and accounting expertise with strategic advisory capabilities. This role requires executive presence, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to lead large-scale transformation engagements across diverse industries. The Senior Director will also provide and oversee interim finance leadership solutions for clients navigating periods of transition, transformation, rapid growth, operational challenges, transactions, or leadership vacancies.

Why Join Us: You will have the opportunity to shape and grow a market-leading Office of the CFO consulting practice, partner directly with executive clients on high-impact transformations and influence the future direction of finance organizations across various industries.

Qualifications

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.

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.

Leadership Competencies

• Executive presence and strategic thinking
• Commercial and entrepreneurial mindset
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to influence and lead through ambiguity
• Collaborative and team-oriented leadership style
• Commitment to client service excellence

Travel

• Willingness to travel as needed to support client engagements and business development activities.
• Candidates may reside anywhere in the contiguous United States near a major airport.

The estimated base salary range for this job is $250,000 - $325,000. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron's annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron's pay for performance philosophy. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron's benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.

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Posting Category
Commercial-All Commercial

Opportunity Type
Regular

Country
United States of America