Creative Planning
Virtual CFO (Project Management)
As a Business Consultant / Virtual CFO, this position will work directly with clients to help manage their accounting and finance department, prepare financial reporting, perform financial analysis and advise on business matters. This position blends high level strategy with the tactical reviewing and monitoring of details to effectively manage financial information and solve accounting issues for our clients.
Job Duties:
Provide guidance and thought leadership on accounting, financial, and general advisory aspects of the client's business, including:
Appropriate utilization and efficiency of software applications
Development of budgets, forecasts, and KPIs
Process improvement, standard operating procedures, and industry-specific best practices
Coordinate and participate in year-end income tax planning and strategies.
Ability to adapt to client needs by providing immediate short-term solutions while working toward implementation of long-term goals.
Set and meet defined deadlines on projects with clients.
Maintain open and honest fee discussion with clients while maintaining appropriate engagement profitability.
Proactively participate in pursuing new business for this service.
Required Experience/Qualifications:
10+ years with both public accounting and private company experience.
Familiarity with accounting systems; background with QuickBooks and Sage preferred.
Experience delegating work and maintaining client and other COI relationships.
Technical Skills:
MS Office /Windows experience particularly financial modelling and data management in Excel
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills