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CrossCountry Consulting · 5 months ago

Manager - Accounting Advisory - National Internal Controls

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$98K/yr - $206K/yr

5+ years exp

CrossCountry Consulting is an advisory firm dedicated to creating a positive experience for clients and employees. The Manager in the Accounting Advisory - National Internal Controls Team will serve as a trusted partner, delivering tailored solutions to internal control challenges and mentoring team members in a collaborative environment.

AccountingConsultingFinanceRisk Management

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Risk assessments with respect to internal control

Design, implementation, and execution of internal controls surrounding higher risk processes/significant unusual transactions (e.g., business combinations)

Remediate internal control deficiencies

Communicate effectively with clients to convey project findings, updates, and recommendations

Collaborate with CrossCountry and client team members regarding business issues and potential solutions

Oversee project administration (e.g., project setup and planning, budgeting, account management, billing)

Mentor team members by coaching colleagues, providing regular ongoing feedback and annual performance reviews, and helping project teams resolve multi-faceted issues

Qualification

Internal control over financial reportingAuditingAccounting standardsTransaction based accountingBig 4 public accounting experienceCPACA certificationProfessionalismDiscretionMentoring team members

Required

5+ years of experience working with public companies in one or more of the following areas: internal control over financial reporting, business combinations, goodwill impairment, divestitures, revenue recognition

In-depth knowledge of auditing and accounting standards (PCAOB Standards and U.S. GAAP)

Transaction based accounting and reporting experience, including mergers & acquisitions, divestitures, etc

Prior experience in Big 4 public accounting audit

Strong operational and/or technical accounting background, including experience researching complex technical accounting issues proactively

Professionalism and discretion when interacting with executives and clients

Experience mentoring and developing team members

Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Willingness to travel up to 30%. Travel varies based on client preferences

Preferred

CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CA certification preferred

Experience supporting transactions as a result of (or in preparation for) one or more of the following areas: mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, spin-off, carve-out, IPO is preferred but not required