As part of a corporate leadership transition, John D. Kelly has been promoted to executive vice president and chief financial officer for Huron professional services firm and Gordon J. Mountford will step down as the leader of the company’s healthcare practice.

As EVP, Kelly will report to President and CEO James C. Roth, effective immediately. Kelly, a 10-year veteran of the company, previously served as corporate vice president, chief accounting officer and treasurer. In his new role, Kelly will assume global responsibility for corporate finance, accounting, treasury, and capital and financing strategies. He will retain his position as treasurer.

“John is a talented executive and has built a strong reputation within the company and within our investor community,” said Roth. “The Huron board and I are confident that John’s experience and deep knowledge of our business will be instrumental as we execute our financial strategy to further position the company for growth.”

Kelly has held a variety of roles at Huron since he joined the firm in 2006. Prior to his role as chief accounting officer, Kelly served as controller and assistant controller. Before joining the corporate team, he was a director in Huron’s Disputes and Investigations practice. Kelly joined Huron from Deloitte & Touche.

In connection with the change in practice leadership, C. Mark Hussey, Huron’s executive vice president and chief operating officer, has been named interim leader of the healthcare practice, effective immediately, while the company initiates a search for a new leader. Hussey will also retain his responsibilities as COO.

“Mark is a trusted leader within Huron with a deep understanding of our business and is well respected by our people, making him the ideal candidate to lead the healthcare practice during this transition,” added Roth. “We are aggressively recruiting and remain fully committed to advancing the strategic priorities that will return the healthcare practice to growth.”