Director - Outsourced CFO & Accounting Start-Up Services

Job Description At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you're starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional, the EisnerAmper experience is one-of-a-kind. You can design a career you'll love from top to bottom - we give you the tools you need to succeed and the autonomy to reach your goals. EisnerAmper has experienced significant growth and is seeking a Director for our Outsourced CFO & Accounting Services group. In this role, you will be the fractional CFO for many of our Consumer Packaged Goods ("CPG") startup and small business clients providing financial consulting and strategic support to our clients' leadership teams. Your deep knowledge of e-commerce and wholesale revenue models as well as inventory and trade spend experience will ensure that our clients have the expert advice, data and insights necessary for 'optimal' business decision-making. You will also support our clients in their fundraising initiatives, both debt and equity, and preparation of investor 'pitch decks' and Board presentations. What it Means to Work for EisnerAmper: You will get to be part of one of the largest and fastest growing accounting and advisory firms in the industry You will have the flexibility to manage your days in support of our commitment to work/life balance. You will join a culture that has received multiple top "Places to Work" awards We believe that great work is accomplished when cultures, ideas and experiences come together to create new solutions We understand that embracing our differences is what unites us as a team and strengthens our foundation Showing up authentically is how we, both as professionals and a Firm, find inspiration to do our best work Numerous Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DE&I) efforts What Work You Will be Responsible For: Analyzing complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to client's management team for strategic decision-making purposes Supporting fundraising strategies and efforts of the CEO/Founders Preparing for board presentations and attending Board of Directors' meetings as requested by client Supervising junior finance staff in the development and maintenance of financial pro forma models for forecasting, budgeting, capital expenditure analysis, industry/peer group comparison, budget vs actual analysis and operating plan variance analysis Ensuring that financial models reflect GAAP (e.g. Revenue Recognition) Analyzing trends in financial metrics and KPIs pertinent to client industry and needs Continually monitoring metrics and highlighting trends and unexpected variances Supporting Client employee Option plans and Cap Table management as needed Working with other members of the client team (accounting staff and controllers) to review and support in the creation and distribution of quarterly and monthly financial reports Implementing and working with Business Intelligence and Dashboarding Technology tools Improving performance by evaluating client's current processes to drive efficiencies Performing Ad-Hoc Reporting and Analysis and proactively providing strategic insights as needed Overseeing all aspects of the client engagement to ensure client satisfaction and the timely preparation of accurate & insightful financial deliverables Expanding services to existing clients Coaching, mentoring and assisting staff so they can develop Basic qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business field 15+ years of accounting or finance experience CFO experience with small, scaling and/or start-up CPG company Preferred/Desired Qualifications: MBA or advanced degree highly preferred Consulting (multi-client) experience is preferred Ability to draft customized financial policies and procedures for clients Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization and with staff at remote locations essential. Executive presence: Articulate, with excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to think creatively and demonstrate effective and creative problem-solving skills Highly detail-oriented with ability to juggle multiple client requests simultaneously Ability to meet deadlines; highly driven and self-motivated Demonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves and work collaboratively with team members in a hands-on capacity as mentor and coach to both internal and client teams Collaborate with other EisnerAmper partners and colleagues to ensure seamless introductions and delivery of extended services (e.g. tax, Outsourced HR, etc) Comfortable with a wide variety of financial software packages Ability to teach best accounting practices Understands the development, implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive job cost system We strongly believe in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, EisnerAmper is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including p regnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. About our Outsourced Services Team: The EisnerAmper Outsourcing group brings our team's specialized knowledge of accounting directly into the offices of a wide range of partners. When we work with a client, we become part of their business, and we don't take that lightly. Armed with cutting-edge industry technology and outsourcing practices, we're given the tools to both provide best-in-class service and constantly grow as professionals. Through our team-based culture of creativity and collaboration across all levels, we hold each other accountable to always look for new innovative ways to grow as a group, better serve our clients, and advance in our careers. Because we are a rapidly growing group, EisnerAmper Outsourcing employees have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the business and its direction. Everyone has a voice to bring new ideas to the table, which are backed by the confidence, expertise, and global reach of the larger firm. About our Start-Up Outsource Accounting Services Group: As this is a fairly new industry area for EisnerAmper so, as we scale for growth, your role will entail some Business Development activities (e.g. networking and BD calls), and, very importantly, coaching and training our internal team of FP&A analysts and accountants not only on best practices and industry standards for the CPG industry but also to support their personal growth and development. We are also constantly looking to make our work more automated and efficient, so this role requires a keen interest in exploring and implementing accounting & FP&A software, especially those using by AI, to support our team and client deliverables. We value innate intelligence, the curiosity to learn more, a collaborative management style, and the ability to solve problems and find solutions. You will consult with clients on areas relating to the overall management of their businesses. Consulting will include but not be limited to planning, implementation, management and controlling all financial-related activities of the client's business. About EisnerAmper: EisnerAmper is one of the largest accounting, tax, and business advisory firms, with approximately 450 partners and 4,500 employees across the world. We combine responsiveness with a long-range perspective; to help clients meet the pressing issues they face today and position them for success tomorrow. Our clients are enterprises as diverse as sophisticated financial institutions and start-ups, global public firms, and middle-market companies, as well as high net worth individuals, family offices, not-for-profit organizations, and entrepreneurial ventures across a variety of industries. We are also engaged by the attorneys, financial professionals, bankers, and investors who serve these clients. Should you need any accommodations to complete this application please email: talentacquisition@eisneramper.com Preferred Location: Austin For NYC and California, the expected salary range for this position is between 120000 and 250000 The range for the position in other geographies may vary based on market differences.The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.