Position Title: Managing Director Location: North America (travel-based) Employment Type: Full-Time | Salary + Performance Bonus About Us At FTE Factory Advisors, we partner with industrial and manufacturing organizations to drive operational excellence, unlock sustainable growth, and achieve measurable outcomes. We don’t just consult—we embed, lead, and deliver. Our team brings decades of experience into complex factory and operational settings across North America. From the shop floor to the boardroom, we help clients boost revenue, reduce costs, and build cultures of continuous improvement—through strategies rooted in people, process, and performance. If you're a strategic thinker who thrives on solving tough problems in dynamic environments—and you're eager to break free from virtual fatigue to engage directly with clients—FTE offers a unique opportunity to make your mark. The Opportunity We are seeking a seasoned Managing Director to lead transformation efforts at the intersection of strategy and execution. This role is ideal for a consulting leader with a strong operational background and a passion for working hands-on with clients. You’ll shape and deliver high-impact engagements across the industrial sector while playing a pivotal role in growing FTE’s footprint. From business development and case leadership to capability building and internal growth strategy, you’ll have end-to-end ownership and influence. This full-time role requires up to 75% travel and offers a pay-for-performance bonus structure aligned with individual and firm-wide success. What You'll Do Business Development - Serve as both strategist and operator—leveraging your network to originate deals while also guiding the full lifecycle of client relationships - Generate and qualify leads, develop proposals, craft SOWs, and negotiate contracts with senior decision-makers - Own revenue generation targets and manage profitability across your book of business - Design and execute go-to-market strategies to penetrate new accounts and expand existing relationships - Build credibility through thought leadership, networking, and market intelligence - Stay ahead of industry trends and tailor commercial strategies accordingly Case Management - Lead multi-disciplinary teams across engagements, ensuring on-time, on-budget, high-quality delivery - Serve as executive sponsor and day-to-day lead on client work—scoping, staffing, and managing project execution - Facilitate strategic working sessions with C-suite and operational leaders to define objectives, align stakeholders, and chart transformation paths - Translate complex operational challenges into actionable workstreams and measurable results - Build long-term client partnerships by consistently delivering value and fostering trust Firm Building - Contribute to FTE’s growth by developing internal talent, intellectual capital, and delivery methodologies - Build re-usable tools, frameworks, and playbooks that elevate our client delivery and enable scale - Lead or participate in firm-level initiatives including strategic planning, recruiting, and team development - Support capability development by facilitating internal trainings, workshops, and mentorship programs - Help shape the firm’s future—offering insight and initiative to strengthen culture and operations

Position Title: Managing Director Location: North America (travel-based) Employment Type: Full-Time | Salary + Performance Bonus About Us At FTE Factory Advisors, we partner with industrial and manufacturing organizations to drive operational excellence, unlock sustainable growth, and achieve measurable outcomes. We don’t just consult—we embed, lead, and deliver. Our team brings decades of experience into complex factory and operational settings across North America. From the shop floor to the boardroom, we help clients boost revenue, reduce costs, and build cultures of continuous improvement—through strategies rooted in people, process, and performance. If you're a strategic thinker who thrives on solving tough problems in dynamic environments—and you're eager to break free from virtual fatigue to engage directly with clients—FTE offers a unique opportunity to make your mark. The Opportunity We are seeking a seasoned Managing Director to lead transformation efforts at the intersection of strategy and execution. This role is ideal for a consulting leader with a strong operational background and a passion for working hands-on with clients. You’ll shape and deliver high-impact engagements across the industrial sector while playing a pivotal role in growing FTE’s footprint. From business development and case leadership to capability building and internal growth strategy, you’ll have end-to-end ownership and influence. This full-time role requires up to 75% travel and offers a pay-for-performance bonus structure aligned with individual and firm-wide success. What You'll Do Business Development - Serve as both strategist and operator—leveraging your network to originate deals while also guiding the full lifecycle of client relationships - Generate and qualify leads, develop proposals, craft SOWs, and negotiate contracts with senior decision-makers - Own revenue generation targets and manage profitability across your book of business - Design and execute go-to-market strategies to penetrate new accounts and expand existing relationships - Build credibility through thought leadership, networking, and market intelligence - Stay ahead of industry trends and tailor commercial strategies accordingly Case Management - Lead multi-disciplinary teams across engagements, ensuring on-time, on-budget, high-quality delivery - Serve as executive sponsor and day-to-day lead on client work—scoping, staffing, and managing project execution - Facilitate strategic working sessions with C-suite and operational leaders to define objectives, align stakeholders, and chart transformation paths - Translate complex operational challenges into actionable workstreams and measurable results - Build long-term client partnerships by consistently delivering value and fostering trust Firm Building - Contribute to FTE’s growth by developing internal talent, intellectual capital, and delivery methodologies - Build re-usable tools, frameworks, and playbooks that elevate our client delivery and enable scale - Lead or participate in firm-level initiatives including strategic planning, recruiting, and team development - Support capability development by facilitating internal trainings, workshops, and mentorship programs - Help shape the firm’s future—offering insight and initiative to strengthen culture and operations

• Manage day-to-day financial operations including bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, journals, and general ledger accuracy • Prepare and issue monthly client invoicing and manage accounts receivable to support healthy cash flow • Produce Service Line profitability reports, providing visibility on revenue, costs, and gross margins • Track budgets and perform variance analysis, highlighting risks and insights for leadership • Manage CAPEX vs OPEX classification, fixed asset register, and depreciation schedules • Ensure compliance with Australian tax and payroll requirements (BAS, IAS, superannuation) • Support month-end and quarterly close in collaboration with external Australian accountants

• Oversee financial and accounting services and provide direction to Charter Impact Teams in the following areas: financial statement preparation, accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense tracking by grant, grant reporting – for both governmental and private grants, and ad hoc reporting as requested • Review all financial statements as prepared by Accounting Teams to ensure compliance with GAAP • Prepare annual budgets and monthly forecasts for clients while providing valuable insight as to their financial condition • Oversee the annual financial and governmental A-133 audits including: work paper preparation, liaison with auditors and understanding of the governmental programs • Oversee and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all compliance reporting • Serve as a fiscal liaison to Authorizers, Counties, State and Federal Agencies • Provide training to client staff to ensure internal controls are properly implemented and followed • Work with organizational leaders and other executives to ensure financial information is properly communicated • Exceed clients’ expectations both in terms of quality and accuracy of information at all times • Develop and maintain long-term relationships with client leadership and staff • Maintain up to date knowledge of the charter school industry and related funding through regular professional development in areas of responsibility • Mentor staff to ensure continued professional growth within Charter Impact Teams