Senior Director, Accounting and Financial Reporting | Office of the CFO Advisory | Corporate Finance & Restructuring

FTI Consulting, Inc.•Los Angeles, CA

40d•$155,500 - $374,000

About The Position

In FTI Consulting's Corporate Finance & Restructuring organization, we focus on our clients' strategic, operational, financial and capital needs by addressing the full spectrum of financial and transactional opportunities faced by corporations, boards, private equity sponsors, creditor constituencies and other stakeholders. Within the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment, the Office of the CFO practice offers solutions to manage our client's CFO inbox for a company and help maximize its performance to position them for success to meet today's increasing opportunities. The Senior Director will support the Accounting and Financial Reporting Solution of the Office of the CFO practice. The Accounting and Financial Reporting Solution team partners with finance and accounting executives to advise on complex accounting issues, risk and regulatory challenges and accounting productivity. We support companies to improve the productivity and efficiency of people and processes to resolve critical gaps in close processes and financial reporting. You will be a critical team member to lead and execute client engagements. This role also carries business development responsibilities in addition to client work. The Senior Director will collaborate with various FTI teams, manage junior staff, and direct projects and workstreams with limited oversight to execute client engagements by:

Requirements

Bachelors or Masters degree in an Accounting, Finance, or a related program
8+ years of relevant post-graduate experience
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Comprehensive experience in a combination of public audit, accounting advisory, tax or experience in progressing roles within the corporate accounting department of a company
5+ years of experience working in an accounting function in a public or private sector
Ability to synthesize and advise on complex financial and operational accounting concepts and issues; and translate those to clear and actionable recommendations and insights
Ability to travel to clients and FTI office(s) as needed

Nice To Haves

Subject matter expertise in one or more of the following:
Controllership and financial reporting functions
Financial close and consolidation best practices
Technical accounting research and memorialization
Financial reporting disclosure requirements
U.S. GAAP and SEC Reporting Requirements
Aptitude for problem-solving, with demonstrated ability to exercise professional judgment and present solution paths to facilitate consensus
Capability to sell work to new clients and further develop existing client relationships
Excellent organizational, time management, and project management skill
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Expertise with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Close proximity to an FTI office

Responsibilities

Assessing and leading the current state financial close processes and providing recommendations for best practices to improve timeliness and accuracy of the close
Assessing and leading in the development of controls over financial reporting
Providing leadership in project management for finance related projects, including purchase accounting, restatements, account reviews, finance IT system assessments and implementations, and change management
Designing and implementing controllership activities including key account reconciliations, accounting policies and procedures, the adoption of technical accounting standards, and other financial controls documentation
Performing accounting functions on an interim basis for clients, including acting as a Controller or other technical accounting management role
Manage client relationships on a day-to-day basis including ownership of deliverables, communications and management of the FTI team
Identify market opportunities to develop and present engagement proposals that drive new revenue and new clients for FTI
Support the senior team in continuing to build and grow the practice through the development of tools, methodologies, reports, models, work plans, playbooks, checklists and processes
Participating in the writing of thought leadership pieces relevant to Chief Accounting Officers and the OCFO practice
Taking a leadership role in helping coach, train, and mentor junior staff

Benefits

Competitive total compensation, including bonus earning potential
Full package of benefits plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and disability insurance
Generous paid time off and holidays
Company matched 401(k) retirement savings plan
Potential for flexible work arrangements
Generous paid parental leave with available planning tools, virtual expert coaching services and flex return support.
Family care benefits, including back-up child/elder care
Employee wellness platform
Employee recognition programs
Paid time off for volunteering in your community
Corporate matching for charitable donations most important to you
Make an impact in our communities through company sponsored pro bono work
Professional development and certification programs
Free in-office snacks and drinks
Free smartphone and cellular plan (if applicable)
FTI Perks & Discounts at retailers and businesses
Upscale offices close to public transportation