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CrossCountry Consulting

CFO-focused financial advisory, ESG, digital transformation

Director – Accounting Advisory

Financial & Transaction AdvisoryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBoston, MA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 12 years of related management consulting experience or a combination of consulting and industry experience.
  • In-depth knowledge of accounting standards (US GAAP and/or IFRS) and ability to advise on or research complex technical accounting and transaction issues.
  • Big Four or equivalent consulting experience.
  • Business acumen and a strong understanding of accounting and business processes.
  • Ability to build and develop 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.
  • Ability to work with client management and stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes.
  • Mentorship and people-development capabilities.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills, including comfort with executive audiences.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to think from a big-picture perspective.
  • Willingness to travel up to 30%, varying based on client preferences.
  • Availability to work at a client site or in the office at least four days a week.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and delivery of accounting advisory services.
  • Assist with complex transactions, technical accounting standard and policy implementations, financial reporting, and operational accounting.
  • Conduct IPO-readiness assessments and assist clients in preparation for going public, including S-1 preparation.
  • Advise on complex accounting policy in areas of US GAAP and/or IFRS, including consolidation, derivatives, revenue recognition, lease accounting, business combinations, impairment, troubled debt structuring, bad debt and loan loss methodologies, and foreign currency accounting.
  • Transform finance and/or accounting functions through accounting and operational process improvements, integration support, target operating model decisions, and RBA/data analytics.
  • 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 client accounts, projects, and engagements, including work plans, staffing, deadlines, fee negotiations, and budgets throughout all lifecycle phases; lead strategy, goal-setting, deliverables, and maintenance of an integrated project plan.
  • Develop and manage client relationships by understanding client businesses, listening to needs, and ensuring responsive service and quality.
  • Manage teams and individuals by tracking and directing performance against objectives, creating a trusting and collaborative atmosphere, modeling leadership behaviors, and encouraging continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Develop timely resolutions to issues, risks, and project-team conflicts.
  • Generate new and add-on business opportunities, develop delivery methodologies and service offerings, and coach and develop team members.
  • Provide input on strategic direction and recruit and cultivate talent.

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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