Sr. Financial Consultant – Corporate Finance Advisory

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<meta><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:9pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="font-size:16pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">The Opportunity</strong></b></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">We are seeking a motivated and client-focused Sr. Financial Consultant to join our growing team. This position serves as a strategic advisor to corporate executives, boards of directors, and financial leadership teams. In this role, you will evaluate corporate financial performance, analyze balance sheet and capital structures, and design customized executive benefit and investment strategies that support long-term organizational objectives.</span></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">This position requires deep expertise in balance sheet management, financial analysis, and GAAP reporting considerations associated with alternative investment and executive benefit-based financial solutions. The consultant will translate complex financial and accounting implications into actionable strategies that support clients’ financial and strategic goals.</span></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:16pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="font-size:16pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">What You'll Do</strong></b></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><u><span style="font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Client Advisory & Business Development</span></u><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Serve as trusted advisor to executives and channel partners on executive retirement and alternative investment strategies Conduct financial needs analyses and cost/benefit assessments to develop customized solutions aligned with client objectives </span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Collaborate with AFA's Growth Team and Principals to present tailored financial strategies to executive leadership teams, boards, and key decision-makers </span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Perform product/solution due diligence and maintain strong client relationships through ongoing performance updates and strategic planning </span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Identify new business opportunities through networking, referrals, and strategic outreach to expand services and deepen client relationships </span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Stay current on industry trends, regulations, and best practices </span></li></ul><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><u><span style="font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Financial Accounting, Reporting & Risk Advisory</span></u><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Analyze client financial statements to assess business performance, capital structure, liquidity, and financial risk exposure Evaluate balance sheet and capital structure implications of executive benefit and insurance-based financial strategies Assess GAAP accounting treatment and regulatory reporting implications for executive benefit structures and investment products </span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Collaborate with client executives, finance teams, and external advisors to ensure alignment with financial accounting and regulatory standards </span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Translate complex financial and accounting concepts into clear, actionable recommendations </span></li></ul><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><u><span style="font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Strategic Leadership & Brand Representation</span></u><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Represent AFA's mission, values, and strategic vision as a firm ambassador </span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Cultivate relationships with industry partners and stakeholders to support strategic growth </span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Represent AFA at industry conferences, trade events, and community engagements </span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Contribute to thought leadership through speaking engagements, publications, and professional forums </span></li></ul><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><u><span style="font-size:12pt;text-decoration:underline;white-space:pre-wrap;">Organizational Collaboration </span></u></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Promote a culture of integrity, collaboration, and excellence </span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Provide leadership and support across all AFA teams</span></li></ul><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:9pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="font-size:16pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">What You Bring</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field </span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">10+ years of executive or senior leadership experience in finance, accounting, corporate treasury, or investment portfolio management </span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Demonstrated experience working with or advising executives, boards of directors, or senior leadership teams </span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Proven experience in financial statement preparation, financial analysis and reporting, balance sheet management, and financial audits </span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Preferred: </span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;list-style:none;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="2" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:circle;"=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Financial services industry experience </span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Prior CFO, senior finance leader, or treasurer experience </span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Relevant professional certifications or licenses (e.g., CPA, CFA, CFP, ChFC, Series 7, Series 66)</span></li></ul></li></ul>

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