<p>We are looking for an accomplished communications leader to shape and expand a corporate advisory practice in. This position is suited for a senior strategist who can guide executive stakeholders through complex reputational and business challenges while strengthening client partnerships and market presence. The role offers the opportunity to influence regional growth, advance modern advisory capabilities, and foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the growth and strategic direction of the corporate advisory function, developing opportunities across multiple client sectors and service areas.</p><p>• Advise senior executives on reputation management, stakeholder communications, business transformation, crisis-related matters, and leadership visibility.</p><p>• Work closely with broader advisory leadership to refine and scale offerings in corporate reputation, narrative development, executive positioning, and related specialties.</p><p>• Expand the use of AI-supported advisory solutions within client engagements and help strengthen internal capabilities that improve delivery and innovation.</p><p>• Generate new business through relationship building, proposal leadership, strategic presentations, and expansion of existing client accounts.</p><p>• Lead, coach, and develop a strong team of advisors, creating an environment that supports growth, accountability, and high standards of performance.</p><p>• Oversee integrated communications programs, ensuring strategic alignment, quality execution, and measurable impact for clients.</p><p>• Monitor external developments, industry shifts, and emerging stakeholder concerns to help clients respond effectively and plan proactively.</p><p>• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver connected solutions that address communications, reputation, and business priorities.</p><p>• Contribute to senior leadership initiatives by supporting operational improvement, innovation planning, and talent development across the broader advisory organization.</p>
We are looking for an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic and hands-on leadership for the organization’s finance function in New York, New York. This Long-term Contract position will guide day-to-day financial operations, support sound decision-making across a $17M operating budget, and help strengthen financial discipline in a complex environment. The CFO will partner closely with leadership and the Board, bringing structure, judgment, and a proven approach to managing organizations during periods that require steady financial oversight.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct all core finance and accounting activities, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls, and reliable execution across the organization.<br>• Lead the monthly close cycle from start to finish, reviewing results, resolving variances, and maintaining timely delivery of financial statements.<br>• Oversee and mentor a five-person accounting team, setting priorities, improving performance, and promoting accountability.<br>• Develop the annual operating budget and related forecasts, aligning financial plans with organizational goals and expected funding needs.<br>• Present budget recommendations, financial performance updates, and key planning assumptions to the Board in a clear and credible manner.<br>• Monitor cash flow, spending patterns, and capital needs to support operational stability and informed resource allocation.<br>• Strengthen financial processes and business systems to improve reporting efficiency, visibility, and decision support; experience with Sage Intacct is especially valuable.<br>• Establish practical financial frameworks suited to organizations facing high-pressure or turnaround-like circumstances, helping leadership navigate risk and maintain control.