Director, Client Advisory
Nashville, TN | Hybrid | $175,000 to $225,000/yr
The Opportunity
NOW CFO is looking for an accomplished Director to lead a portfolio of client relationships and help shape the future of our Nashville consulting team. This is a high visibility role for a finance leader who is as comfortable advising a CEO or private equity sponsor as coaching the next generation of consultants, with the autonomy of an advisory practice and the platform of a fast growing, PE backed firm behind you.
About NOW CFO
NOW CFO is one of the nation's leading providers of outsourced CFO, controller, and accounting services. Our Nashville office is a high velocity, PE backed practice serving a diverse portfolio of clients across industries. We help businesses achieve their financial objectives through expert guidance in financial reporting, analysis, strategic planning, and operational accounting, with every engagement built around the client's specific needs.
The Role
This is a dual leadership role: part client delivery, part team development. You'll own a portfolio of client relationships, mentor and grow a team of consultants, and play an active role in scoping new engagements and supporting business development. We're looking for someone with a strong consulting or advisory background, deep finance and accounting expertise, and the executive presence to lead difficult conversations with confidence.
What You'll Own
Serve as the primary relationship owner for a portfolio of client engagements
Scope new client projects and develop engagement economics, staffing plans, and proposals
Mentor and develop the Nashville consulting team as a day to day leader and coach
Review consultant deliverables and hold client work to a high standard
Split your time roughly 50/50 between billable client work and internal team leadership
Oversee financial operations for clients, including accounting, reporting, forecasting, and planning
Partner with senior leadership to drive practice growth, team performance, and operational excellence
Build and maintain relationships with client stakeholders, including CEOs, board members, private equity sponsors, and investors
Support business development, including proposal development and participation in client pursuits
What You Bring
10+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience, including demonstrated leadership responsibility
5+ years in a consulting, advisory, or outsourced finance capacity
A track record of managing multiple client relationships at once while hitting project timelines and deliverables
Exceptional communication skills: able to navigate difficult conversations, influence senior stakeholders, and explain complex financial matters clearly
Experience developing proposals and supporting business development or client acquisition efforts
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA designation strongly preferred (active or inactive)
Nice to Have
Experience in business origination, networking, or client development
A corporate or operational accounting background with strong technical accounting skills
Project accounting or cost accounting experience
Familiarity with multiple ERP platforms (e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, Dynamics)
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary: $175,000 to $225,000, commensurate with experience. NOW CFO offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement savings plan with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Professional development and continuing education support
Flexible/hybrid work arrangements to support work life balance
Internal mobility opportunities within a PE backed, nationally growing firm
Why NOW CFO
Our Nashville office is a collaborative, respect first environment operating in one of the fastest growing markets in the country. If you bring a strong track record of financial leadership and a genuine passion for developing people and delivering results across diverse client environments, we'd like to hear from you.
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