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CrossCountry Consulting · 5 months ago

Associate Director (Industrial: Manufacturing & Distribution) - Private Equity Advisory

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

9+ years exp

CrossCountry Consulting is an advisory firm dedicated to creating a positive experience for both clients and employees. As an Associate Director in their Private Equity practice, you will serve as a trusted partner to clients in the manufacturing and distribution sectors, providing expert advice on financial operations and mentoring junior team members.

AccountingConsultingFinanceRisk Management

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Serve clients across the "Office of the CFO" at private equity portfolio companies specializing in manufacturing and distribution by evaluating current practices and providing recommendations to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting, finance, and operations functions

Provide expert advice and guidance to private equity-owned portfolio companies on inventory management strategies, operational efficiency, and financial performance

Help companies develop and operationalize US-GAAP compliant inventory accounting policies including appropriate capitalization thresholds, reserve methodology, and best-in-class month-end close procedures

Work with your project team to design, implement, and optimize standard costing systems to help management teams better understand product level profitability

Develop and implement frameworks for budgeting, cost control, and performance evaluation by comparing actual costs to standard costs, identifying variances, and advising on corrective actions to enhance efficiency and profitability

Develop and maintain relationships with portfolio company representatives and Private Equity sponsors, collaborating with CrossCountry team members to scope, clarify, and deliver excellent client service

Actively participate in business development opportunities and market a full range of services to prospective clients including using existing relationships to generate new opportunities

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

Qualification

Cost accountingInventory managementManufacturing experienceERP systemsFinancial performanceClient relationship buildingData analyticsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointTeam mentoring

Required

Extensive experience in both inventory operations and accounting, with a deep understanding of plant controllership responsibilities

Strong background in cost accounting, including standard costing, activity-based costing, and variance analysis

9+ years' experience in FP&A preferably in a Private Equity backed company

Manufacturing / distribution industry experience

Consistent success in building and developing strong client relationships

Experience conversing with Controller group and accounting team, including fluent knowledge of the main elements and drivers of income statement, balance sheet and statement of cash flow

Advanced expertise of Microsoft Excel (e.g., macros, pivot tables, etc.) and PowerPoint

Experience mentoring and developing junior team members and helping project teams resolve multi-faceted issues

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Willingness to travel up to 30%; travel varies based on client preferences