Associate Director - Accounting Advisory

CrossCountry Consulting • Boston, MA

3d • $124,500 - $260,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

CrossCountry Consulting is a transformation partner for the Office of the CFO, advising Fortune 500 companies, emerging growth market leaders, and private equity sponsors. Its Accounting Advisory practice provides tailored solutions to help clients address current challenges and prepare for future success. The Associate Director serves as a trusted client partner and combines client delivery, team leadership and development, and business development responsibilities.

The role provides accounting and finance guidance across financial reporting, operational accounting, technical accounting, and corporate transactions. It includes analyzing complex accounting issues, preparing technical accounting memoranda, leading engagements and teams, mentoring colleagues, influencing executive decisions, and identifying opportunities to expand the business and develop service offerings.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience advising commercial companies in one or more of financial reporting, operational accounting, implementation of new accounting policy, and 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.
• Consistent success building and developing strong client relationships.
• A proven track record as an influential change agent, championing, organizing, and efficiently implementing new ideas and initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring and leading teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CA certification preferred.
• Experience supporting transactions related to or in preparation for mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, spin-offs, carve-outs, or IPOs is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on financial reporting, operational accounting, technical accounting, and corporate transactions.
• Support financial reporting activities, including reporting-process design, restatement assistance, and 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings.
• Address continuous improvement and optimization needs in finance and accounting functions.
• Analyze complex accounting matters, 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.
• Coach colleagues, provide ongoing feedback and annual performance reviews, and help project teams resolve complex issues.
• Provide thoughtful leadership and influence executive-level decisions through analytical insight into core business decisions.
• Oversee client accounts, projects, and engagements, including work plans, staffing, timelines, budgets, and integrated project plans throughout engagement lifecycles.
• Manage team performance against objectives and develop 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Parental and maternity leave policies.
• Technology stipends.
• Wellness reimbursement programs.
• Annual bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior