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CrossCountry Consulting

CFO-focused financial advisory, ESG, digital transformation

Director – Accounting Advisory

Financial & Transaction AdvisoryPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeChicago, IL, USA$174k - $294k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 15 years of related management consulting experience, or a combination of consulting and industry experience.
  • In-depth knowledge of accounting standards, including US GAAP and/or IFRS.
  • A consistent record of building and developing strong client relationships.
  • Ability to responsibly explore and adopt firm-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation.
  • Openness to learning and applying emerging technologies, including AI and automation, in alignment with firm policies and client standards.
  • A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Willingness to travel up to 30%, with travel varying based on client preferences.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and delivery of client services involving complex transactions, technical accounting standard and policy implementations, financial reporting, and operational accounting.
  • Conduct IPO-readiness assessments and assist clients in preparing for a public offering through Form S-1 or F-1.
  • Advise on complex accounting policy across US GAAP and/or IFRS, including consolidation, variable interest entities and primary beneficiary analysis, derivatives, revenue recognition, lease accounting, business combinations, impairment, troubled debt restructuring, bad debt and loan loss methodologies, and foreign currency accounting.
  • Transform finance and accounting functions through process improvements, integration support, target operating model decisions, and RBA/Data Analytics.
  • Oversee client accounts, projects, and engagements, including work plans, staffing, timelines, fee negotiations, budgets, strategy, goal setting, deliverables, and integrated project plans throughout all lifecycle phases.
  • Build and develop strong client relationships.
  • Develop timely resolutions to issues, risks, and project team conflicts.
  • Develop delivery methodologies and new service offerings.
  • Contribute to developing and implementing firm-approved, AI-enabled client solutions in accordance with company policies on data protection, intellectual property, and professional standards.
  • Stay informed about emerging AI tools and techniques and collaborate with firm leadership to identify compliant opportunities to enhance client solutions and internal processes.
  • Manage teams and people by tracking and directing performance against objectives while encouraging continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Serve as a role model, supervisor, coach, and mentor to team members.
  • Identify new growth and shared revenue opportunities, collaborating with sales leadership to originate new business, grow existing relationships, and increase bookings.

Desired Qualifications

  • CPA or CA certification.

About the Company

CrossCountry Consulting

CFO-focused financial advisory, ESG, digital transformation

CrossCountry Consulting provides tailored advisory services for finance leaders, primarily the office of the CFO, private equity sponsors, and other corporate executives. Its offerings cover digital transformation, transaction management, and ESG standards, delivered through bespoke consulting engagements that align with each client's long-term objectives. The firm works by partnering closely with client teams to diagnose issues, design strategies, and implement solutions, using a hands-on, collaborative approach. Compared with other financial consultancies, CrossCountry stands out through highly customized engagements, a people-first culture, and a clear focus on aligning work with the client's strategic goals. The goal is to help mid-sized and large enterprises navigate financial change, improve performance, and achieve their strategic targets.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Early VC
Total funding
$1.5M
Headquarters
Tysons, VA
Founded
2011

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