[Remote] Associate Director – Finance Transformation (Private Equity, Industrials Industry Experience)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CrossCountry Consulting is an advisory firm committed to creating a positive experience for clients and employees. They are seeking an experienced Associate Director to lead finance transformation initiatives for private equity-backed portfolio companies, focusing on modernizing the Office of the CFO and driving scalable, value-focused transformation.ResponsibilitiesLead finance and business transformation engagements from diagnostic through execution across people, process, technology, and dataBuild actionable, prioritized roadmaps aligned to sponsor value creation plansDesign scalable operating models that support growth, margin expansion, and transaction readinessDrive improvements across core finance processes (Record-to-Report, FP&A, Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, MDM)Engage directly with CFOs, Controllers, Operating Partners, Portfolio Support Teams, and Deal TeamsTranslate sponsor expectations into executable initiatives with clear accountability and measurable impactNavigate competing priorities and high-pressure environments with confidence and clarityOperate comfortably in incomplete or evolving situationsQuickly assess current state, identify root causes, and mobilize teams toward solutions while balancing strategic thinking with hands-on executionLeverage data, automation, modern finance systems, and firm-approved AI solutions to improve insights and efficiencyTransition solutions to portfolio company ownership and enable long-term self-sufficiencyContribute to business development, thought leadership, and the growth of the Business Transformation practiceCoach, mentor, and develop high-performing teams while supporting talent acquisitionSkills10+ years of client-facing consulting or advisory experienceExperience delivering transformation initiatives within the Office of the CFOExposure to Private Equity sponsors and/or PE-backed portfolio companiesKnowledge of core finance processes (R2R, P2P, O2C, FP&A, close)Experience in high-growth, transaction-oriented, or fast-paced environmentsStrong analytical and Excel modeling capabilitiesExperience with finance systems (e.g., NetSuite, Intacct, Dynamics, Adaptive, Coupa, OneStream, Blackline, Tableau, Alteryx, SQL, etc.)Comfort working in ambiguous situations with competing prioritiesBenefitsComprehensive healthcare options, including medical, dental, and vision coverageFlexible spending accounts401(k) with company matchingGenerous parental and maternity leave policiesTechnology stipendsWellness reimbursement programsCompany OverviewCrossCountry Consulting is a provider of customized finance, accounting, human capital, operations and technology consulting services. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in Mclean, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.crosscountry-consulting.com/.