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$115,000.00/yr - $145,000.00/yr Director – Business Consulting & Financial Management (Greater Chicago Area) Are you ready to take your accounting and financial management expertise to the next level? This is a unique opportunity to join a rapidly expanding consulting team serving a diverse portfolio of middle-market companies across the Chicago area. Why This Role?
Participate in a comprehensive
CFO/management training program
designed to accelerate your career. Become a
key member of senior management teams
across various industries. Help resolve challenges that limit profitability and contribute to strategic growth. Gain exposure to multiple industries, applying financial insights from one business sector to another. Enjoy the
benefits of consulting without overnight travel —work locally and maintain work/life balance. Hear directly from clients how your work has made a significant impact. What You’ll Do:
Provide
business consulting and financial management services
for middle-market companies. Lead
profitability analysis, organizational assessments, operational planning, and executive advisory projects . Serve in
CFO/controller capacities
for multiple clients. Oversee accounting staff and ensure timely, accurate reporting. Prepare
monthly financial statements, projections, and strategic analysis . Facilitate
annual strategic planning sessions
with clients. Contribute actively to business development and the overall growth of the consulting practice. Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (preferred). 4–10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience preferred. CPA certification preferred, but not required. Strong
strategic thinking and problem-solving skills . Entrepreneurial mindset with a drive to improve client profitability. Comfortable building client relationships and integrating with client teams. Strong emphasis on
work/life balance . Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Consulting Industries
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$115,000.00/yr - $145,000.00/yr Director – Business Consulting & Financial Management (Greater Chicago Area) Are you ready to take your accounting and financial management expertise to the next level? This is a unique opportunity to join a rapidly expanding consulting team serving a diverse portfolio of middle-market companies across the Chicago area. Why This Role?
Participate in a comprehensive
CFO/management training program
designed to accelerate your career. Become a
key member of senior management teams
across various industries. Help resolve challenges that limit profitability and contribute to strategic growth. Gain exposure to multiple industries, applying financial insights from one business sector to another. Enjoy the
benefits of consulting without overnight travel —work locally and maintain work/life balance. Hear directly from clients how your work has made a significant impact. What You’ll Do:
Provide
business consulting and financial management services
for middle-market companies. Lead
profitability analysis, organizational assessments, operational planning, and executive advisory projects . Serve in
CFO/controller capacities
for multiple clients. Oversee accounting staff and ensure timely, accurate reporting. Prepare
monthly financial statements, projections, and strategic analysis . Facilitate
annual strategic planning sessions
with clients. Contribute actively to business development and the overall growth of the consulting practice. Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (preferred). 4–10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience preferred. CPA certification preferred, but not required. Strong
strategic thinking and problem-solving skills . Entrepreneurial mindset with a drive to improve client profitability. Comfortable building client relationships and integrating with client teams. Strong emphasis on
work/life balance . Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Consulting Industries
Accounting and Business Consulting and Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Ascendo Resources by 2x Get notified about new Accounting Consultant jobs in
Greater Chicago Area . Chicago, IL $102,000.00-$146,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $80,000.00-$90,000.00 1 day ago Chicago, IL $102,000.00-$146,000.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $90,000.00-$100,000.00 2 days ago Chicago, IL $102,000.00-$146,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $105,000.00-$115,000.00 3 days ago Greater Chicago Area $60,000.00-$120,000.00 1 month ago Chicago, IL $138,000.00-$192,000.00 1 day ago Chicago, IL $60,000.00-$70,000.00 9 months ago Chicago, IL $102,000.00-$146,000.00 6 days ago Greater Chicago Area $80,000.00-$95,000.00 2 weeks ago Greater Chicago Area $100,000.00-$165,000.00 2 days ago Chicago, IL $85,000.00-$95,000.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $85,000.00-$95,000.00 4 days ago Greater Chicago Area $65,000.00-$80,000.00 2 days ago Deerfield, IL $90,000.00-$143,000.00 1 day ago Greater Chicago Area $40.00-$50.00 2 weeks ago Greater Chicago Area $65,000.00-$85,000.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $180,000.00-$200,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $85,000.00-$105,000.00 2 weeks ago Greater Chicago Area $135,000.00-$135,000.00 4 days ago Northbrook, IL $60,000.00-$85,000.00 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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