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CrossCountry Consulting

CFO-focused financial advisory, ESG, digital transformation

Associate Director - Accounting Advisory

Financial & Transaction AdvisoryPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeChicago, IL, USA$124.5k - $210k /yrHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of experience advising commercial companies in financial reporting, operational accounting, implementation of new accounting policy, or complex transactions.
  • Prior experience in professional services, such as public accounting, an advisory firm, or a management consulting firm.
  • In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS accounting standards.
  • A consistent record of building and developing strong client relationships.
  • A demonstrated record of championing, organizing, and efficiently implementing new ideas and initiatives as an influential change agent.
  • Demonstrated experience mentoring and leading a team.
  • A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Responsibilities

  • Provide guidance on accounting and finance functions, including financial reporting, operational accounting, technical accounting, and corporate transactions.
  • Design financial reporting processes, assist with restatements, and support traditional 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings.
  • Address continuous improvement and optimization of finance and accounting functions.
  • Analyze complex accounting issues, including debt and equity transactions, revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, consolidations, acquisitions and divestitures, and leases.
  • Prepare technical accounting memoranda and supporting conclusions as needed.
  • Mentor team members by coaching colleagues, providing regular ongoing feedback and annual performance reviews, and helping project teams resolve multifaceted issues.
  • Influence executive-level decision-making with analytical insight into core business decisions.
  • Oversee client accounts, projects, and engagements, including work plans, staffing, timelines, budgets, and integrated project plans throughout all lifecycle phases.
  • Manage teams and people by tracking and directing performance against objectives and developing timely resolutions to issues, risks, and project team conflicts.
  • Assist in generating new and add-on business opportunities, developing delivery methodologies, and introducing new service offerings.

Desired Qualifications

  • CPA or CA certification.
  • Experience supporting transactions in preparation for or resulting from mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, spin-offs, carve-outs, or IPOs.

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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