Director, Operational Accounting Advisory (Office of the CFO)

Director, Operational Accounting Advisory (Office of the CFO)

Ready to Lead Finance Transformation at the Office of the CFO?

At DLA, our Operational Accounting Advisory team partners with CFOs and finance leaders to transform accounting operations, accelerate month?end close, modernize reporting, and optimize financial systems. We help public and private?equity?backed companies navigate critical momentsIPO readiness, M&A integration, process automation, and performance improvementthrough a people?first consulting approach.

Were looking for a Director, Accounting Advisory Office of the CFO to join our Accounting Advisory Services team. If youre ready to lead high?impact finance transformation initiatives, advise CFOs and executive teams, and drive automation and data?driven insights across diverse industrieswhile working alongside experienced leaders in a people?first firmwed love to hear from you!

What Youll Do

Youll lead enterprise?level, high?impact projects that shape the future of finance operations. Your day?to?day may include:

• Advising CFOs and executive teams on office transformation strategies that align operations with GAAP, investor expectations, and growth objectives
• Leading and executing finance transformation and modernization initiatives with measurable business outcomes
• Designing and implementing strategic roadmaps, automation plans, and digital enablement strategies
• Driving efficiency and insight through data analytics tools like Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, Python, SQL, and ChatGPT
• Overseeing process optimization across close acceleration, FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls
• Partnering with system integrators and technology providers to ensure seamless implementation and change management
• Leading cross?functional engagement teams and mentoring consultants to build a collaborative, high?performance culture

What Youll Bring

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, MIS, or related field (CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in management consulting, finance transformation, or operational finance leadership roles
• 5+ years advising or working with private equity?backed companies
• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, operational finance, and internal controls
• Proven ability to lead transformation programs and manage executive?level relationships
• Expertise in data visualization, analytics, and automation tools (Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, Python, SQL)
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

Why DLA

We combine the technical depth of a national advisory practice with the entrepreneurial spirit of a boutique. Here, youll work with leaders who value your voice, invest in your growth, and give you direct access to clients and decision?makers.

• Flexible PTO (plus your birthday off)
• 401(k) match, comprehensive healthcare benefits, and commuter reimbursement
• Direct client exposure from day one
• Clear path to Partner and leadership roles
• Hybrid work model that supports work?life balance
• A culture built on collaboration, transparency, and growth

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process.

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