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CrossCountry Consulting · 3 days ago

IPO Accounting Advisory - Managing Director

McLean, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

CrossCountry Consulting is an advisory firm dedicated to creating a positive experience for clients and employees alike. They are seeking a Managing Director to lead their Transaction Advisory Services team, specializing in Initial Public Offerings (IPO), where the successful candidate will manage the entire IPO process, collaborate with third-party advisors, and mentor high-performing teams.

AccountingConsultingFinanceRisk Management

Growth Opportunities

Hiring Manager

Christina Cain

Responsibilities

Lead the IPO working group, managing the entire IPO process from readiness assessment to filing

Collaborate with third-party advisors and executive leadership to ensure seamless execution of IPOs

Provide strong project management and build robust client relationships

Mentor, develop, and build high-performing teams

Conduct IPO readiness assessments and manage key milestones and hurdles associated with IPOs

Draft financial sections in the registration statement and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

Serve as a leader in the IPO working group, including all third-party advisors (bankers, attorneys, auditors) and with executive leadership and the board

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

Provide expert project management and ease of collaboration internally and externally

Consistently build and develop strong client relationships

Mentor, develop, and build teams, ensuring the necessary size of the team on your bench

Qualification

IPO process expertiseFinancial reporting knowledgeRisk management expertiseAI tools proficiencyProject management skillsTeam mentoring experienceCommunicationLeadership skillsContinuous learning mindset

Required

15-18+ years of experience in professional services (public accounting, advisory firm, or management consulting firm)

Proven expertise in leading clients and providing guidance through IPO readiness assessments and execution of the IPO process, including timeline and reporting requirements

In-depth knowledge of financial reporting, operational governance, and risk management requirements applicable to public companies

Deep expertise in drafting all financial sections in the registration statement and responding to SEC comments

Experience in preparing technical accounting memos and guiding clients through PCAOB uplift

Strong cross-functional experience, external audit liaison, and managing IPO working group

Strong project management skills and the ability to build and develop strong client relationships

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

Experience in mentoring and developing teams

Excellent communication and leadership skills