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CrossCountry Consulting · 5 days ago

Director – FP&A Manufacturing & Industrials – Private Equity Advisory

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

CrossCountry Consulting is an advisory firm dedicated to creating a positive experience for clients and employees. The Director – FP&A Manufacturing & Industrials will lead client delivery, manage relationships with Private Equity sponsors, and oversee project teams while mentoring junior members and contributing to the growth of the firm.

AccountingConsultingFinanceRisk Management

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead the development and delivery of services

Serve as the primary relationship manager for 3–5+ Private Equity sponsors, owning origination, expansion, and account strategy across Manufacturing & Industrials portfolio companies

Leading the execution of FP&A projects in the space; providing leadership to the project team as well as guiding the direction of the engagement for successful outcomes

Architect and guide the team through the development of board-ready reporting packages, budgets, forecasts, lender reporting models, and 13-week cash flow forecasts

Advise clients on the appropriate technology stack for their business, with familiarity across common industrial platforms such as SAP, Oracle Fusion, Infor SyteLine, NetSuite, OneStream, SQL, Tableau, and Power BI

Partner with existing leadership to further develop industrial and manufacturing service offerings, including go-to-market strategy, recruiting, training, and sales enablement

Oversee multiple concurrent delivery teams, ensuring quality assurance, risk mitigation, and target margin performance

Embed firm-approved AI tools to accelerate diagnostics, variance analysis, and narrative generation in accordance with data protection and IP policies

Stay informed about emerging AI techniques and collaborate with firm leadership to identify compliant opportunities to enhance client solutions and internal processes

Recruit, coach, and promote top talent

Mentor team members by providing ongoing feedback, resolving multi-faceted issues, and supporting career progression

Publish insights, speak at PE portfolio forums, and lead benchmarking initiatives that drive market visibility

Contribute to developing and implementing firm-approved, AI-enabled solutions for clients, in accordance with company policies on data protection, intellectual property, and professional standards

Stay informed about emerging AI tools and techniques and collaborate with firm leadership to identify compliant opportunities to enhance client solutions and internal processes

Create new service offerings and delivery methodologies aligned to sponsor needs

Own personal origination and sales targets; steward pipeline and contribute to firm growth

Qualification

FP&A experiencePrivate Equity exposureExecutive communicationSAPOracle FusionSQLTableauPower BIResilienceGenerosityPerseveranceLeadershipMentoringProblem-solvingCollaboration

Required

10-15+ years of experience, including 7-9+ years in Manufacturing & Industrials FP&A with Private Equity-backed exposure and board-level engagement

Demonstrated ability to solve ambiguous, complex problems without clear direction or precedent

Comfortable operating in unstructured environments, building process and clarity where none exists

Takes ownership and accountability — figures things out rather than waiting for instructions

Resilient under pressure; can push through obstacles, incomplete information, and setbacks

Proven track record owning annual origination and expansion targets

Experience leading multi-workstream programs across several portfolio companies simultaneously

Executive communication skills with ability to deliver crisp, data-driven materials to C-suite and boards

Familiarity with, or the ability to quickly learn and independently navigate, common enterprise technology platforms, including SAP, Infor SyteLine, Oracle Fusion, NetSuite, OneStream, SQL, Tableau, and Power BI

Demonstrated ability to responsibly explore and adopt firm-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation

Bachelor's degree in in Accounting, Finance or related field

Willingness to travel up to 30%; travel varies based on client preferences