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CrossCountry Consulting · 1 day ago

Director - Accounting Advisory (BOS)

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$169K/yr - $356K/yr

12+ years exp

CrossCountry Consulting is an advisory firm focused on creating positive experiences for clients and employees alike. They are seeking a Director to lead the Accounting Advisory practice in Boston, providing services such as assistance with IPOs, advising on complex accounting policies, and managing client relationships. This role involves developing accounting solutions and enhancing client services while fostering a collaborative team environment.

AccountingConsultingFinanceRisk Management

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead the development and delivery of services in the following areas:

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 going public (S-1)

Advise on complex accounting policy in all areas of US GAAP and/or IFRS, including consolidation (analyzing VIEs and determining Primary Beneficiaries), derivatives, revenue recognition, lease accounting, business combinations, impairment, troubled debt structuring, bad debt and loan loss methodologies, foreign currency accounting, and others

Transformation of finance and/or accounting functions to include: accounting process improvements, operational process improvements, integration support, target op 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

Serve as a key leader in the Accounting Advisory practice by:

Managing client accounts, projects, and engagements, including: work plans, staffing, deadlines, fee negotiations and budgets throughout all lifecycle phases, to include strategy, goal-setting, deliverables, and maintaining an integrated project plan

Developing and managing client relationships by understanding their business, listening to their needs, and ensuring responsive service and exceptional quality

Managing teams and individuals by tracking and directing performance against objectives, creating an atmosphere of trust and collaboration, modeling leadership behaviors and encouraging continuous improvement and innovation

Developing timely resolutions to issues, risks, and project team conflicts

Generating new and add-on business opportunities, developing delivery methodologies and new service offerings, and coaching and developing team members

Providing input on strategic direction

Recruiting and cultivating talent

Qualification

US GAAPIFRSAccounting AdvisoryAI toolsBig Four experienceFinancial reportingClient relationship managementEntrepreneurial spiritLeadership skillsCommunication skillsMentorshipContinuous learningCreativityAttention to detailTeam managementProblem-solvingFlexibility

Required

12+ 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) and the ability to advise/research complex technical accounting and transaction issues

Big Four or equivalent consulting experience. This background is a critical differentiator among interested candidates

Business acumen with a strong understanding of accounting and business processes

Strong leadership skills with the ability to foster an environment of collaboration and excellence

Consistent success in building and developing 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

Ability to work with client management and stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes

Mentorship and people development capabilities

Effective verbal and written communication skills including comfort with executive audiences

Strong attention to detail with the ability to think from a 'big picture' perspective

Creativity, confidence, and flexibility

High energy, enthusiasm and an entrepreneurial spirit

Great sense of humor!

Certifications Desired: CPA or CA