CrossCountry Consulting · 4 weeks ago
Managing Director - Risk Advisory (Strategic & Operational)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$225K/yr - $470K/yr
15+ years expCrossCountry Consulting is an advisory firm dedicated to creating a positive experience for clients and employees. The Managing Director will be responsible for driving the strategic growth of the Risk Advisory practice in Chicago, focusing on client delivery and market leadership.
AccountingConsultingFinanceRisk Management
Responsibilities
Expand CrossCountry’s Risk Advisory presence in the Chicago market through strategic relationship development and targeted business development efforts
Originate new client relationships leveraging your existing local and national network and introductions from local, regional, and national leadership
Develop and execute go-to-market activities and shape our Chicago risk growth strategy aligned to priority industries and buyers' needs
Lead complex risk transformation, operational risk, and enterprise risk engagements
Design and implement operating models, governance structures, RCSA programs, and control frameworks
Provide senior-level advisory across risk domains, ensuring client satisfaction and program integrity
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 and champion compliant opportunities to enhance client solutions and internal processes
Oversee client accounts, projects, and engagements
Develop timely resolutions to issues, mitigate risks, and address project team conflicts
Coach teams and people by tracking and directing performance against objectives while encouraging continuous improvement and innovation
Qualification
Required
Proven ability to originate and close advisory work with portable Chicago relationships and a measurable track record of revenue generation
Extensive experience in Risk Consulting, Operational Risk, and Risk Transformation; familiarity with COSO, ERM, operational resilience, RCSA methodologies, and controls design
15+ years in advisory roles with team leadership experience and a track record of leading large complex programs/transformation efforts and multi-disciplinary teams
Ability to advise and influence at the C-suite level and collaborate across risk, technology, governance, and transformation domains
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
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build offerings, teams, and client relationships in a growth-oriented consulting environment
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Willingness to travel up to 30% (varies by client)
Ability to work a hybrid schedule out of our Chicago office
Preferred
Certifications such as CIA, CISA, CCSA, CPA preferred
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
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (7)
2024 (7)
2023 (4)
2022 (7)
2021 (15)
2020 (10)
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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