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CrossCountry Consulting · 5 months ago

Associate Director - Accounting Advisory (DC Metro)

McLean, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

CrossCountry Consulting is an advisory firm dedicated to creating a positive experience for clients and employees. As an Associate Director in their rapidly growing Accounting Advisory practice, you will serve as a trusted partner to clients, delivering tailored integrated solutions while mentoring junior team members and participating in business development activities.

AccountingConsultingFinanceRisk Management

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Provide guidance on all areas involving accounting/finance functions to include: financial reporting, operational accounting, technical accounting and/or corporate transactions

Financial Reporting (including the design of reporting processes, restatement assistance, and traditional 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings)

Operational Accounting (addressing the need for continuous improvement and optimization of the finance and accounting functions)

Analyze complex accounting issues including debt / equity transactions, revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, consolidations, acquisitions and divestures, leases, etc

Prepare technical accounting memos and supporting conclusions as needed

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

Provide thoughtful leadership and influence executive-level decision-making through a deep analytical insight into core business decisions

Oversee client accounts, projects, and engagements, including work plans, staffing, timelines, and budgets throughout all lifecycle phases and maintain an integrated project plan

Manage teams and people by tracking and directing performance against objectives, developing timely resolutions to issues, risks and project team conflicts

Assist in generating new and add-on business opportunities, developing delivery methodologies and introducing new service offerings

Qualification

Financial ReportingOperational AccountingAccounting StandardsCPACA CertificationMergersAcquisitionsClient Relationship BuildingChange ManagementMentoring

Required

10+ years of experience advising commercial companies in one or more of the following areas: financial reporting, operational accounting, implementing new accounting policy, and complex transactions

Prior experience in professional services (public accounting, advisory firm, or management consulting firm)

In depth knowledge of accounting standards (U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS)

Consistent success in building and developing strong client relationships

Proven track record as an influential change agent, championing, organizing and successfully and efficiently implementing new ideas and initiatives

Demonstrated experience successfully mentoring and leading team

Bachelor's degree in in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Preferred

CPA 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, and IPO is preferred but not required