As a Director in Accounting Advisory, you'll lead client delivery, business development, and mentoring, focusing on complex financial transactions, client relationships, and practice leadership.
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.
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Location: San Francisco
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 a Director at CrossCountry Consulting you will be responsible for a mix of client delivery, business development, leading teams and developing junior team members, as well as serving as a member of CrossCountry’s leadership team.
What You'll Do:
- Client Delivery:
- Assist with complex transactions, technical accounting standard and policy implementations, financial reporting, and operational accounting
- Conduct IPO-readiness assessments and assist clients in preparation for a public offering (via Form S-1 or F-1)
- Advise on complex accounting policy in all areas of US GAAP and/or IFRS, including consolidation (analyzing VIEs and identifying Primary Beneficiaries), derivatives, revenue recognition, lease accounting, business combinations, impairment, troubled debt structuring, bad debt and loan loss methodologies, foreign currency accounting, etc.
- Transformation of finance and/or accounting functions including accounting and operational process improvements, integration support, target operating model decision, and RBA/Data Analytics
- 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.
- Practice Leadership:
- Oversee client accounts, projects, and engagements, including: work plans, staffing, timelines, fee negotiations and budgets throughout all lifecycle phases, to include strategy, goal-setting, deliverables, and maintaining an integrated project plan
- Build and develop strong client relationships
- Develop timely resolutions to issues, risks, and project team conflicts
- Develop delivery methodologies and new service offerings
- Manage teams and people by tracking and directing performance against objectives, while encouraging continuous improvement and innovation
- Act as role model, supervisor, coach, and mentor to team members
- Business Development
- Identify and lead business development opportunities to win new clients and expand services at existing clients. Market a full range of services to prospective clients including using your existing relationships to generate new opportunities.
- Support market opportunities identified by business developers or other leaders within CrossCountry with client delivery or sector specific expertise.
- Foster a culture of growth and business development, serving as a thought leader in the market.
What You'll Bring:
- 15+ years of related management consulting experience or a combination of consulting and industry experience
- In depth knowledge of accounting standards (US GAAP and/or IFRS)
- Consistent success in building and developing strong client relationships
- Identify new growth and shared revenue opportunities, collaborating with sales leadership to originate new business, grow existing relationships and increase bookings
- 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.
- A passion for mentoring and leading teams while efficiently implementing new ideas and initiatives
Travel:
- Willingness to travel domestically up to 20% - 30% (travel varies based on client preferences)
- Ability to participate in a hybrid office environment (be present in the office or on client site 3 days a week)
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in in Accounting, Finance or related field
- CPA or CA certification preferred
For applicants located in San Francisco, CA, CrossCountry Consulting is required to include an estimate of the compensation range for this role. The following range takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, education, licenses, certifications, business needs, and internal equity. An estimate of the current range is $174,000 - $356,000 per year + annual bonus + additional benefits.
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Benefits Summary
The CrossCountry total rewards package includes comprehensive healthcare options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; and a 401(k) with company matching. Additionally, employees can take advantage of generous parental and maternity leave policies, technology stipends, and wellness reimbursement programs, all designed to support both professional growth and personal well-being. For detailed information about benefits at CrossCountry, please visit our dedicated benefits site: https://www.crosscountry-consulting.com/careers/benefits/.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
CrossCountry provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and believes that respect and fair treatment are critical to creating a productive and inclusive workplace.
As an equal opportunity employer, CrossCountry is fully committed to comply with all federal, state, and local laws and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetics, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression or any other protected characteristic. The company also complies with pay transparency and labor laws applicable to all terms and conditions of employment.
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