How to hire a senior finance consultant

How to hire a senior finance consultant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step senior finance consultant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a senior finance consultant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new senior finance consultant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your senior finance consultant job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a senior finance consultant for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a senior finance consultant to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a senior finance consultant that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of senior finance consultant salaries for various roles:

   Type of Senior Finance Consultant	Description	Hourly rate
   Senior Finance Consultant	Financial analysts provide guidance to businesses and individuals making investment decisions. They assess the performance of stocks, bonds, and other types of investments.	$32-66
   Finance Supervisor	A finance supervisor is typically in charge of overseeing the budgets and financial activities of a company. Among their responsibilities include coordinating with different departments to gather and analyze financial data, performing audits and assessments, preparing and presenting financial reports and budget plans, updating databases, and developing strategies to optimize the finance department's operations... Show more	$26-50
   Finance Leader	The duties of a finance leader depend on one's place or industry of employment. Typically, their responsibilities revolve around monitoring the sales and financial operations in a company, preparing financial reports and statements, finding new sales opportunities, identifying the market and client needs, and maintaining records of all financial transactions... Show more	$37-83

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Financial Analysis
   • Project Management
   • Financial Services
   • Strong Analytical
   • Shared Services
   • Risk Management
   • Financial Performance
   • Client Relationships
   • Business Process
   • Financial Statements
   • ERP
   • Excellent Client
   • Internal Audit
   • Financial Support

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage contractor responsible for building a customize Hyperion Essbase cube.
   • Develop, maintain financial models/applications (VBA Excel/Access) to automate and streamline business processes and perform financial analysis.
   • Review A/P & A/R aging with CFO weekly
   • Train employees on using the state PeopleSoft system for travel expense reimbursement.
   • Perform account adjustments, heavy reconciliation, as well as monthly closing of A/P, A/R and GL
   • Participate in cash management decisions and treasury functions.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your senior finance consultant job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A senior finance consultant salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, senior finance consultants' average salary in kansas is 44% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level senior finance consultants earn 51% less than senior-level senior finance consultants.
   • Certifications. A senior finance consultant with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a senior finance consultant's salary.

   Average senior finance consultant salary

   $97,689yearly

   $46.97 hourly rate

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   Entry-level senior finance consultant salary

   $68,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average senior finance consultant salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$126,221	$61
   2	New York	$112,279	$54
   3	Maryland	$109,836	$53
   4	New Jersey	$108,354	$52
   5	Nevada	$105,073	$51
   6	Texas	$104,058	$50
   7	Massachusetts	$101,890	$49
   8	Rhode Island	$101,803	$49
   9	District of Columbia	$98,514	$47
   10	Virginia	$94,322	$45
   11	Washington	$93,864	$45
   12	Ohio	$92,458	$44
   13	New Hampshire	$91,902	$44
   14	Connecticut	$91,340	$44
   15	Pennsylvania	$91,317	$44
   16	Illinois	$89,186	$43
   17	Florida	$86,361	$42
   18	North Carolina	$85,379	$41
   19	Indiana	$84,439	$41
   20	Michigan	$83,958	$40

   Average senior finance consultant salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Dell	$124,194	$59.71	2
   2	Point B	$116,848	$56.18
   3	Workday	$114,714	$55.15	4
   4	ConocoPhillips	$113,608	$54.62
   5	Informatica	$111,542	$53.63
   6	SAP	$110,943	$53.34	20
   7	Kaiser Associates	$108,123	$51.98
   8	Equity Methods	$107,993	$51.92	1
   9	CDW	$107,075	$51.48	1
   10	HDR	$106,600	$51.25	3
   11	TD Ameritrade	$106,180	$51.05
   12	Ellucian	$105,614	$50.78
   13	Unitedheath Group	$103,773	$49.89
   14	Zurich	$103,544	$49.78	109
   15	FTI Consulting	$102,974	$49.51	61
   16	The Travelers Companies	$102,781	$49.41	123
   17	Wachovia Securities	$102,148	$49.11
   18	Avanade	$101,256	$48.68	1
   19	Protiviti	$101,141	$48.63	11
   20	Kforce	$101,064	$48.59	83

4. Writing a senior finance consultant job description

   A job description for a senior finance consultant role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a senior finance consultant job description:

   Senior finance consultant job description example

   CrossCountry partners with growing companies to transform their financial accounting experience by leveraging solutions in close management and accounting. We provide the highest level of service and expertise for our customers' implementation, enhancement projects, and post-production support needs.
   
   ResponsibilitiesHelps to identify, assess, and analyze business challenges within the Finance and Accounting organization requiring in-depth evaluation of variable factors Reviews clients' current close documentation and engages the close team, defines future state process, and advises on best practices for close management Contributes knowledge and best practices of key accounting related business processes (e.g., Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Financial Close, etc.) Opportunities to support various Business Transformation projects including (but not limited to): system strategy and selection, process or finance improvement and optimization, operations performance improvement, change management, program or project management, data analytics, business analysis Holds team accountable and drives change through effective project management Assesses and escalates project issues, risks, or conflicts to leadership and suggests resolutions Proactively partners with CrossCountry Consulting's leadership team on internal projects, including but not limited to the following: sales/marketing initiatives, recruiting, training, and organizational development Assists with integrations and identifying efficiencies between the client's accounting systems and other tools. Optimization of client's use of leading close management process and tools
   
   Required Experience & Qualifications2-3+ years' experience in professional services (public accounting or advisory firm), preferably at a large, global accounting firm or with a management consulting firm or related corporate experience Finance or accounting background with knowledge of General Ledger and Sub-ledger concepts preferred (e.g., Chart of Accounts, Journal Entries, Intercompany transfers and allocations, AP, AR, trial balance data, General Ledger, Procurement, and Asset Management) Excellent communication skills required - must develop, implement, and maintain sources of project information, communicating appropriate information to client as well as other team members Functional and technical proficiency
   
   Desired Experience & QualificationsExperience in one or more of the following areas: accounting (e.g., financial reporting, operational accounting, accounting policy, transactions, etc.), business transformation (e.g., process optimization, finance transformation, change management, operations and performance improvement, project management, etc.) Experience using a Financial System and/or designing and facilitating setup and configuration of one or more modules (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Procurement, Expenses) Demonstrated track record of establishing credibility both internally and externally Passionate about building, developing, motivating, and leading others Strong attention to detail with the ability to think from a “big picture” perspective Creativity, confidence, and flexibility High energy, tenacious, enthusiastic, and an entrepreneurial spirit
   
   TravelA Note on Travel: For the past year+ we have delivered projects remotely with much success, though we do plan to travel again in the near future. Our approach is different in that we are purposeful in scheduling on-site visits with clients around their unique needs rather than the standard Monday-Thursday travel schedule that you'll find at other large firms. We expect travel to be roughly 20-25% (could be more or less) but we'll continue to monitor this area and adapt as needed.
   
   Education and CertificationsBachelor's degree (or higher) in Accounting, Business, Finance, or other technical discipline CPA preferred, or CPA eligible
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   CrossCountry Consulting provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants and believes that respect and fair treatment are critical to creating a productive, diverse, and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, CrossCountry is fully committed to comply with all federal, state, and local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, pregnancy, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find senior finance consultants for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   To find senior finance consultant candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as efinancialcareers, financialjobsweb.com, careerbank, financial job bank.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit senior finance consultants, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new senior finance consultant

   Once you've selected the best senior finance consultant candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new senior finance consultant. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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