GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.
About the role
A growing professional services organization is seeking an experienced finance leader to oversee its Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function while partnering closely with executive leadership to drive strategic decision-making. This is a highly visible role offering the opportunity to influence business performance, improve financial processes, and help support the organization’s continued growth.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
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Develop financial models, dashboards, KPIs, and executive reporting to support business decisions.
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Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
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Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting packages for senior executives and stakeholders.
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Partner cross-functionally to support strategic initiatives and improve financial performance.
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Provide oversight of accounting and financial reporting processes while collaborating with the accounting team.
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Support cash flow planning, treasury activities, and financial system optimization.
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Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and operational efficiencies.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
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Approximately 5–8 years of progressive finance experience, with a strong emphasis on FP&A.
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Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance reporting.
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, and executive communication skills.
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Experience presenting financial information to senior leadership and business stakeholders.
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Proficiency with ERP systems, Excel, and business intelligence/reporting tools such as Power BI or similar platforms.
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Background in professional services, consulting, banking, or financial services is preferred.