Director, Technical Accounting Advisory

Kroll • New York, NY

1d • $125,000 - $250,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Director to join our
growing Accounting Advisory team in New York. This role is ideal for a senior
professional with deep US GAAP expertise and significant experience advising
clients on complex transactions, financial reporting matters, and capital
markets activities. The Director will lead high-profile client engagements,
oversee cross-functional teams, contribute to practice leadership, and play a
central role in business development and growth across the U.S. market.

This role offers an accelerated path to Managing Director for individuals who
demonstrate strong commercial acumen, client leadership, and strategic impact.
The individual will help drive the growth of the Kroll Accounting Advisory
practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• CPA required; experience in public accounting and/or a leading advisory platform strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in accounting advisory, with a strong focus on providing US GAAP technical accounting support and assistance.
• Demonstrated experience advising clients on M&A transactions, complex financial instruments, financial reporting matters, and capital markets activities.
• Experience supervising senior associates and VPs
• Proven business development experience, including identifying opportunities, developing client relationships, and winning new work.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder engagements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex accounting concepts clearly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience working in diverse, cross-border teams.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in use of AI tools desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage multiple US GAAP technical accounting and transaction advisory engagements, across all non-FS core sectors.
• Provide expert guidance on complex accounting matters including but not limited to: ASC 805 (Business Combinations), ASC 606 (Revenue), ASC 718 (Stock-Based Compensation), ASC 470, 480, 815 (Complex financial instruments) and ASC 810 (Consolidation).
• Oversee the preparation and review of technical accounting papers, financial statement disclosures, and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Valuation, FDD) to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions and serve as a visible leader across the broader advisory platform.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor to CFOs, Controllers, and Boards.
• Driving training and practice initiatives, including the mentorship and development of junior team members, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
• Drive, develop and support business development initiatives through origination, account expansion, solution development and practice growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees