Posted 13 days ago

Associate Director - Accounting Advisory

ChicagoHybrid

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An Associate Director in Accounting Advisory leads client engagements and teams, providing guidance on financial reporting, operational accounting, complex accounting issues, and transactions while mentoring staff and supporting business development.

About this role

From the beginning, our goal was to establish an advisory firm that stands apart from the rest – one that is grounded in our Core Values and dedicated to creating a positive experience not just for our clients, but for our people too. We firmly believe in the strength of collaboration, enthusiasm, generosity, and perseverance as the driving forces behind our success. With advisory solutions spanning accounting and risk, technology-enabled transformation, and transactions, we partner with our clients to solve today’s challenges and deliver present and future value.

Our commitment to our people has earned us numerous awards including Inc5000's Fastest Growing Companies and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work. Explore what our employees have to say about our unique culture by clicking here.

By joining our rapidly growing Accounting Advisory practice you will serve as a trusted partner to our clients. You’ll bring your first-hand experience, unique perspectives, and functional knowledge to deliver tailored integrated solutions that help our clients solve today's challenges and set the foundation for future success. As an Associate Director at CrossCountry Consulting you will be responsible for a mix of client delivery, leading teams and developing junior team members, and participating in business development activities.

What You'll Do:

Provide guidance on all areas involving accounting/finance functions to include: financial reporting, operational accounting, technical accounting and/or corporate transactions

Financial Reporting (including the design of reporting processes, restatement assistance, and traditional 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings)

Operational Accounting (addressing the need for continuous improvement and optimization of the finance and accounting functions)

Analyze complex accounting issues including debt / equity transactions, revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, consolidations, acquisitions and divestures, leases, etc.

Prepare technical accounting memos and supporting conclusions as needed

Mentor team members by coaching colleagues, providing regular ongoing feedback and annual performance reviews, and helping project teams resolve multi-faceted issues

Provide thoughtful leadership and influence executive-level decision-making through a deep analytical insight into core business decisions

Oversee client accounts, projects, and engagements, including work plans, staffing, timelines, and budgets throughout all lifecycle phases and maintain an integrated project plan

Manage teams and people by tracking and directing performance against objectives, 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

What You'll Bring:

10+ years of experience advising commercial companies in one or more of the following areas: financial reporting, operational accounting, implementing new accounting policy, and complex transactions

Prior experience in professional services (public accounting, advisory firm, or management consulting firm)

In depth knowledge of accounting standards (U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS)

Consistent success in building and developing strong client relationships

Proven track record as an influential change agent, championing, organizing and successfully and efficiently implementing new ideas and initiatives

Demonstrated experience successfully mentoring and leading team

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or CA certification preferred

Experience supporting transactions as a result of, or in preparation for, one or more of the following areas: mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, spin-off, carve-out, and IPO is preferred but not required

Skills

AcquisitionsC&AConsolidationsCPADebt/equity TransactionsDivesturesFinancial ReportingIFRSLeasesOperational AccountingRevenue RecognitionStock-based CompensationUS GAAP

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