Peer Group Leader (Director) at NeuGroup
United States
$145k - $165k
<p>Position Summary</p><p>NeuGroup is seeking an accomplished, entrepreneurial Peer Group Leader (PGL) to build, lead and grow exceptional executive communities across the Office of the CFO. These communities may include FP&A leaders, regional and business CFOs, chief accounting officers, chief audit executives, enterprise risk leaders and other senior finance professionals.</p><p>At its core, this is a role about bringing the right people together, creating exceptional peer exchanges and turning those relationships into enduring member value and network growth.</p><p>The PGL is not simply a meeting facilitator or community manager. This individual is an executive convener, trusted advisor, strategic connector and skilled facilitator who understands what matters to senior finance leaders and can persuade them that NeuGroup is a community worth joining, contributing to and returning to.</p><p>Successful PGLs combine financial credibility with strong relationship-building skills, intellectual curiosity and commercial instinct. They know how to identify the executives who belong in a room together, engage them around compelling issues and create an environment where candid exchanges produce insights and connections that members cannot easily find elsewhere.</p><p>The role requires both a deep understanding of today's finance challenges and a point of view about what comes next. AI, automation, data and emerging technologies are reshaping finance organizations, operating models and leadership expectations. The PGL will help members navigate these changes by connecting them with relevant peers, practical examples and opportunities to learn from one another's experiences.</p><p>The PGL will also help members address challenges that cross traditional functional boundaries, including finance, technology, procurement, global business services, supply chain and corporate development.</p><p>The ideal candidate brings a strong background in business finance or the broader Office of the CFO, along with the confidence, presence and relationship-building ability to engage senior executives. We are looking for someone who can build a community, not simply manage one, and who takes genuine satisfaction in making connections that create value for others.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Build Exceptional Executive Communities</p><ul><li>Identify, attract and engage senior finance executives whose participation will strengthen the quality, relevance and value of NeuGroup's peer communities.</li><li>Develop a clear point of view about who should be part of each community, why their participation matters and what will motivate them to engage.</li><li>Build personal relationships with members and prospective members, understanding their priorities, challenges, professional ambitions and potential contributions to the network.</li><li>Take an active role in driving attendance and participation, personally encouraging the right executives to join meetings, contribute to discussions and invite relevant peers.</li><li>Create a sense of community and belonging that makes members want to return, deepen their involvement and advocate for NeuGroup.</li><li>Partner with NeuGroup's member growth team to identify qualified prospects, referrals, membership expansion opportunities and potential new communities.</li></ul><p>Serve as a Trusted Advisor and Chief Connector</p><ul><li>Establish credibility with senior finance leaders through informed conversations, sound judgment and a strong understanding of the issues shaping their roles.</li><li>Maintain an ongoing understanding of members' strategic priorities, transformation initiatives and professional objectives.</li><li>Proactively make high-value introductions within and across peer groups, connecting members with people who can help them solve problems, validate decisions or explore new opportunities.</li><li>Recognize connections that may not be obvious to members themselves, including opportunities to learn across functions, industries and career paths.</li><li>Help members navigate complex challenges by asking thoughtful questions, offering relevant perspectives and connecting them to the expertise of the network.</li><li>Serve as relationship manager for assigned member accounts, working to strengthen engagement, satisfaction, retention and the value members receive throughout the year.</li></ul><p>Design Compelling, Forward-Looking Programs</p><ul><li>Develop distinctive, relevant agendas that give senior executives compelling reasons to prioritize NeuGroup gatherings.</li><li>Combine member priorities, market developments, research and network intelligence to identify the issues finance leaders should be addressing today and preparing for tomorrow.</li><li>Bring a proactive editorial perspective to programming, introducing important emerging topics rather than relying solely on members to identify what they want to discuss.</li><li>Curate the right mix of participants, member case studies, outside expertise and perspectives to create unusually valuable peer exchanges.</li><li>Frame sessions around specific challenges, questions and decisions, with a clear understanding of the value members should take away.</li><li>Work with members, hosts, sponsors and internal colleagues to develop differentiated in-person and virtual experiences.</li></ul><p>Facilitate Exceptional Peer Exchanges</p><ul><li>Lead candid, highly interactive discussions among approximately 25 to 35 senior finance executives.</li><li>Establish the trust and credibility needed for members to share sensitive challenges, difficult decisions, failures and lessons learned.</li><li>Create a dynamic environment in which members contribute actively, challenge assumptions and learn from different perspectives.</li><li>Draw out the most relevant experiences and insights, making connections between participants and ideas in real time.</li><li>Balance thoughtful preparation with the ability to adapt to the needs, interests and energy of the room.</li><li>Move discussions beyond information sharing toward practical conclusions, stronger relationships and meaningful next steps.</li></ul><p>Turn Connections and Insights into Lasting Value</p><ul><li>Identify opportunities for members to continue valuable conversations and collaborate on shared challenges between formal meetings.</li><li>Facilitate targeted introductions, focused follow-ups and small-group collaboration that help members apply what they have learned.</li><li>Recognize when a member challenge would benefit from a more structured approach, such as a Continuation Circle or Execution Sprint, and help connect the right participants and resources.</li><li>Capture important member priorities, commitments and opportunities for further engagement.</li><li>Work with NeuGroup's Content and Intelligence team to distill valuable exchanges into practical insights, member-validated frameworks, research and other reusable resources.</li><li>Help members recognize and articulate the business value generated through their participation in NeuGroup.</li></ul><p>Advance Finance Transformation and Thought Leadership</p><ul><li>Maintain a strong understanding of how AI, automation, data and emerging technologies are changing finance functions, leadership roles and operating models.</li><li>Engage members in substantive conversations about practical adoption, implementation challenges, governance, scaling and business value.</li><li>Identify relevant use cases, successful approaches and common challenges across companies and industries.</li><li>Connect members who are exploring similar transformation priorities, including opportunities for cross-functional collaboration.</li><li>Contribute ideas and member intelligence that inform NeuGroup's broader research, programming and strategic direction.</li></ul><p>Contribute to Network Growth and Continuous Improvement</p><ul><li>Take ownership of the health, participation and long-term value of assigned communities.</li><li>Identify opportunities to deepen relationships with existing member companies and expand participation across the Office of the CFO.</li><li>Generate qualified introductions and referrals in partnership with NeuGroup's member growth team, which leads the membership sales and conversion process.</li><li>Use member feedback, engagement signals and outcomes to continuously improve community relevance and the member experience.</li><li>Leverage NeuGroup's shared operations, research resources, digital platform and AI-enabled tools to focus time on high-value relationships, executive engagement and program quality.</li><li>Share successful approaches, ideas and innovations with other PGLs to strengthen the overall network.</li><li>Collaborate with Events, Marketing, Content and Intelligence, and sponsor-facing colleagues to deliver a consistent, high-value member experience.</li></ul><p>About NeuGroup</p><p>NeuGroup is the premier membership network for forward-looking leaders across the Office of the CFO, including treasurers, heads of FP&A, chief accounting officers, chief audit executives and other senior finance executives at the world's most iconic companies and those shaping what comes next.</p><p>For more than three decades, we have brought together senior practitioners in trusted peer communities where they exchange ideas, challenge conventional thinking, validate decisions and solve problems that matter.</p><p>Through curated peer forums, meaningful connections, research, benchmarking and execution-oriented follow-ups, we help members move from insight to outcomes. Our value comes not simply from bringing executives together, but from bringing the right people together and creating exchanges that lead to lasting relationships and measurable business value.</p><p></p><p>Why Join NeuGroup?</p><p>NeuGroup is entering a new chapter as we expand our reach across the Office of the CFO, strengthen our research and intelligence capabilities, and use technology to create more valuable connections and outcomes for members.</p><p>This is an opportunity to play a central role in that growth by building communities of influential finance executives, shaping the conversations that matter to them and creating relationships that lead to lasting business value.</p><p>For someone who combines finance expertise with a natural ability to connect people, engage executives and build something meaningful, the Peer Group Leader role offers an unusual opportunity to make an impact across some of the world's most influential companies.</p> <p>Required</p><ul><li>Significant professional experience in business finance, FP&A, accounting, audit, risk, treasury, corporate finance or another Office of the CFO function, or equivalent experience demonstrating strong finance expertise and credibility with senior executives.</li><li>Ability to engage confidently in substantive discussions with CFOs and other senior finance leaders, understanding their business priorities and the decisions they face.</li><li>Demonstrated success building and maintaining high-value professional relationships and networks.</li><li>Strong executive presence, interpersonal skills and the ability to attract, engage and influence accomplished senior leaders.</li><li>Exceptional facilitation, presentation and communication skills, including the ability to lead dynamic discussions among experienced executives.</li><li>A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to recognize opportunities to build relationships, strengthen communities and grow a professional network.</li><li>Intellectual curiosity and a strong point of view about the future of finance, including the impact of AI, automation, data and emerging technologies.</li><li>Sound judgment, discretion and the ability to build trust in confidential, high-level discussions.</li><li>Strong analytical and synthesis skills, with the ability to connect ideas, identify emerging themes and translate complex discussions into useful insights.</li><li>Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and collaborate effectively across teams.</li><li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience. Master's degree preferred.</li><li>Ability to travel up to 30%, primarily within the United States.</li></ul><p>Preferred</p><ul><li>Experience in a senior finance leadership role, management consulting, executive advisory, professional services or a related field.</li><li>Experience convening executive audiences, developing professional communities or building influential business networks.</li><li>An established network of senior finance executives and relevant industry relationships.</li><li>Experience leading or advising on finance transformation, technology implementation, AI adoption or cross-functional business initiatives.</li><li>Experience developing executive programming, research, benchmarking or thought leadership.</li><li>Familiarity with membership organizations, executive peer networks or other relationship-driven business models.</li><li>Experience mentoring colleagues or sharing best practices across a team.</li></ul> <p>Benefits</p><ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits package</li><li>Health, dental and vision insurance</li><li>401(k) retirement savings plan</li><li>Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays</li><li>Flexible remote-work arrangements</li><li>Opportunities for professional development and career advancement</li><li>Employee recognition and performance-based incentive programs</li></ul>
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