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CrossCountry Consulting · 13 hours ago

Associate Director - Accounting Advisory (Life Sciences) (BOS)

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$124K/yr - $260K/yr

10+ years exp

CrossCountry Consulting is an advisory firm dedicated to creating positive experiences for clients and employees. They are seeking an Associate Director to develop and grow the Accounting Advisory practice in the Boston market, providing various accounting advisory services and managing client accounts and projects.

AccountingConsultingFinanceRisk Management

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

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

Manage client accounts, projects, and engagements, including: work plans, staffing, deadlines, and budgets throughout all lifecycle phases – strategy, goal-setting, deliverables, and maintaining an integrated project plan

Create presentations that effectively inform and influence client decisions

Act as role model, supervisor, coach, and mentor to Managing Consultants, Senior Consultants and Consultants on projects and within coaching families

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

Manage teams and individuals by tracking and directing performance against objectives

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

Foster a spirit of collaboration among team members

Generate new and add-on business opportunities, develop delivery methodologies and new service offerings

Willingness to travel domestically up to 30%

Qualification

US GAAPIFRSManagement consultingAI toolsCPAClient relationship managementLeadership skillsEnthusiasmMentorshipCommunication skillsAttention to detailCreativity

Required

10+ years of related management consulting experience or a combination of consulting and industry experience in Life Sciences

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

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

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

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!

Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Accounting, Business, Finance or other technical discipline