CrossCountry Consulting · 5 days ago
Associate Director - Industrial: Manufacturing & Distribution - Private Equity Advisory
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
9+ years expCrossCountry Consulting is an advisory firm focused on creating positive experiences for clients and employees through collaboration and innovation. The Associate Director will serve clients in private equity, providing expert advice on inventory management, operational efficiency, and financial performance while leading teams and developing junior members.
AccountingConsultingFinanceRisk Management
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
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
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
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
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 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
Preferred
Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems commonly used in manufacturing, such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
Knowledge of data analytics and related tools (e.g., Tableau, Alteryx, SQL)
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) with company matching
Generous parental and maternity leave policies
Technology stipends
Wellness reimbursement programs
Company
CrossCountry Consulting
CrossCountry Consulting is a provider of customized finance, accounting, human capital, operations and technology consulting services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.5M2022-12-06Acquired
2021-02-11Series Unknown· $1.5M
Leadership Team
Erik Linn
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Amy M. Seibel
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-09
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