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Form of work 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 hard work 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.
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Our Finance & Operations group focuses on providing organizational, process, and technology recommendations designed to streamline finance and operations and efficiently address regulatory compliance. Whether they are large Fortune 500 organizations, pre-IPO private companies, or not-for-profits; our clients rely on CrossCountry for our expertise, high energy personnel, and sustainable, proven results. Finance & Operations has four service offerings designed to support CFOs and COOs:
Finance Optimization - helping finance organizations optimize and align their operating model (organization, process, and technology) to be a better strategic business partner to the business
Operations Improvement - using proven methodologies and bring hands-on experience to analyze the current environment and design innovative solutions that will have the greatest impact on the overall function of the organization
Acquisitions & Divestitures - focusing on the critical financial, operational, and technology-related considerations of the transaction and ensuring our clients have the proper roadmap and resources to quickly and efficiently transition to a profitable future state
If you enjoy providing advisory expertise to local clients, this is a unique opportunity to become part of our collaborative, energetic and entrepreneurial team at CrossCountry Consulting!
CrossCountry Consulting is searching for candidates with 5+ years of CFO advisory (finance transformation) and/or CIO advisory experience to join our Business Transformation service line serving the New York market.
What you'll do:
- Assist with the execution of Business Transformation projects including (but not limited to):
- System strategy and selection
- Finance function strategy (target future state vision; assessment and roadmap)
- Operating model / global business services - business case, optimization, transition management
- Process and operations performance improvement
- Digital technology strategies and enablement - Intelligent automation, data analytics
- Change management, program or project management
- Identify, assess, and analyze business challenges requiring in-depth evaluation of our client's capabilities in the context of their desired end state objectives including, overall strategy, systems strategy and selection, operating model, process performance, workforce and organization design and change/program management
- Develop client relationships at various levels and identify new opportunities to expand scope of services delivered and be a trusted advisor
- Assist in the planning and execution of projects and supervise others to ensure: coordination of work efforts, completion of defined deliverables, adherence to project and budget milestones and timelines and communication of progress to internal and external stakeholders
- Determine client issues and assess performance by using standard assessment techniques and tools and innovative approaches
- Analyze data, validate analysis and develop recommendations in the context of the overall client engagement
- Assess and escalate project issues, risks, or conflicts to leadership and suggest resolutions
- Proactively partner with CrossCountry Consulting's leadership team on internal projects, including but not limited to the following: sales/marketing initiatives, recruiting, training, and organizational development
- Hold team accountable and drive change through effective project management, communications and performance management
- Contribute knowledge and best practices of key service offerings, solutions (e.g., methodologies, frameworks, tools, pitches, deliverables)
- Assist with integrations and identifying efficiencies between the client's accounting systems and other tools
What you'll bring:
- 5+ years' experience in relevant consulting (public accounting or advisory firm), finance transformation, CIO advisory, or relevant industry experience
- Strong strategic planning skills with past experience working with C-Suites executives to build out Organizational Level Strategic Roadmaps
- Assist with the development and implementation of Finance and/or IT operating models that align with business objectives and drive efficiency
- Excellent communication skills required - must develop, implement, and maintain sources of project information, communicating appropriate information to client as well as other team members
- Demonstrated track record of establishing credibility both internally and externally
- Passionate about building, developing, motivating, and leading others
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to think from a "big picture" perspective
- Creativity, confidence, and flexibility
- High energy, tenacious, enthusiastic, and an entrepreneurial spirit
- Preferred knowledge and experience for CFO Advisory/Finance Transformation candidates:
- Finance and accounting current-state assessments including finance strategy, business case and roadmap
- Finance and accounting process improvement including experience in 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)
- Finance technology strategy and roadmap
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and/or Enterprise Performance Management (EPM)
- Operating model, including shared services and outsourcing advisory services
- Use case development and deployment of digital workforce leveraging AI, ML and RPA
- Preferred knowledge and experience for CIO Advisory candidates:
- Lead and oversee cloud migration strategies, ensuring seamless and secure transitions for clients
- Drive application rationalization initiatives, optimizing the application portfolio for efficiency and effectiveness
- Develop and execute IT vendor sourcing strategies, fostering strategic partnerships, and optimizing vendor relationships
- Identify opportunities for IT cost optimization, developing and implementing cost-effective solutions
Education:
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Accounting, Business, Finance, Information Systems, or other technical disciplines; Master's degree or post graduate degree from a college or university is a plus
Travel:
- Willingness to travel domestically up to 25%
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For applicants located in New York, 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 $133,750 - $215,500 per year + annual bonus + additional benefits.
CrossCountry Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, pregnancy, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We encourage and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and will consider all applicants based on their qualifications, skills, and experience. We embrace and value our individual experiences, capabilities, talents, and perspectives by fostering and promoting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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