Senior Consultant - Accounting Advisory, Operational Accounting/Controller

By joining our rapidly growing Accounting Advisory practice, you will serve as a trusted partner to our clients across a broad range of industries, company stages, and sizes, including early-stage, emerging growth, middle-market, and large, complex organizations. Our work spans both public and private companies, with significant exposure to Private Equity-backed portfolio companies.

You'll bring your first-hand experience, unique perspectives, and functional knowledge to deliver tailored integrated solutions that solve today's challenges and set the foundation for future success. With support from experienced leaders and a dedicated coach, you will join a collaborative community that invites you to contribute beyond the scope of client delivery.

What You'll Do:

General Accounting & Close Support

Support clients in developing streamlined monthly close processes.

Assist with cash-to-accrual conversions and preparation of supporting schedules.

Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, account analyses, and roll forwards.

Support accounting compliance activities, including tax reporting, sales tax exemptions, 1099 reporting, and preparation of financial statements.

Assist in developing internal controls, accounting policies, and process documentation.

Support budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting initiatives.

Participate in the implementation and optimization of cloud-based finance and accounting systems.

Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and support monthly and annual close activities.

Assist clients throughout external audit processes.

Financial Reporting

Support SEC reporting, including the design of reporting processes, restatement assistance, and preparation of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K.

Support financial planning and analysis through budgeting, forecasting, and data analytics.

Prepare and review monthly internal financial reporting packages.

Support regulatory reporting requirements.

Operational Accounting & Transformation

Collaborate with business units outside of accounting to improve financial operations.

Support clients in leveraging AI and automation to streamline close processes, improve forecasting, and enhance data-driven decision making.

Assist with ERP implementations, finance transformation initiatives, and financial system integrations during acquisitions.

Support implementation of new accounting standards and accounting policies.

Client Delivery

Communicate effectively with clients to convey project findings, updates, and recommendations.

Collaborate with CrossCountry and client team members regarding business issues and potential solutions.

Contribute to the successful execution of project workstreams while meeting client expectations and project timelines.

Contribute to developing and implementing firm-approved, AI-enabled solutions for clients 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. 

What You'll Bring:

3+ years of experience working with companies in one or more of the following areas: operational accounting, financial reporting, implementing accounting policies, finance transformation, or complex accounting transactions.
Prior experience in professional services (public accounting, advisory firm, or management consulting firm).
Strong operational and technical accounting background, including experience researching complex technical accounting issues proactively.
Experience supporting financial reporting, operational accounting, and accounting process improvements.
Experience supporting transaction-related accounting activities, including mergers and acquisitions, carve-outs, divestitures, or IPO readiness is preferred but not required.
Hands-on experience or exposure to ERP systems and reporting tools such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, QuickBooks, Workiva, DFIN, Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, Snowflake, SQL, or Python.
Demonstrated ability to leverage AI and automation tools to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Professionalism and discretion when interacting with executives and clients.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality client service.
Comfort with AI: Demonstrated ability to responsibly explore and adopt firm-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation.
Continuous Learning Mindset: Openness to learning and applying emerging technologies, including AI and automation, in alignment with firm policies and client standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or CA certification preferred.
• Experience supporting transactions related to mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, carve-outs, spin-offs, or IPOs is preferred but not required.

Travel:

Willingness to travel domestically up to 30%. Travel varies based on client preferences. (With that said, our approach to travel is a thoughtful, meaningful one and we do our best to avoid scheduling back-to-back extended travel projects.  Even so, travel will vary project-to-project based on client preferences and may sometimes come in “bursts.")
Ability to participate in a hybrid office environment