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CrossCountry Consulting · 7 hours ago

Associate Director - Accounting Advisory (Operational Accounting/Controller)

McLean, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

CrossCountry Consulting is an advisory firm dedicated to creating a positive experience for both clients and employees. As an Associate Director in the Accounting Advisory practice, you will partner with clients across various industries to deliver tailored solutions, manage teams, and contribute to business development initiatives.

AccountingConsultingFinanceRisk Management

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Aid clients in developing a streamlined monthly close process

Assist with cash-to-accrual conversions and the creation of supporting schedules

Validate the existence of assets and prepare associated roll forwards

Prepare balance sheet reconciliations (intercompany, inventory, cash, prepaids, etc.)

Support various aspects of accounting compliance, including tax forms, sales tax exemptions, 1099s, etc., while also contributing to the preparation of financial statements and the development of internal controls and policies

Help prepare budgets or forecasts and develop reports for management or regulatory bodies

Guide the implementation of cloud-based finance and accounting systems

Manage the preparation of journal entries, invoices, and reconciliation of accounts during monthly or annual closings

Guide companies through efficient external audit processes

Support SEC filing, design of reporting processes, restatement assistance, and traditional 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings

Improve financial planning and analysis (budgeting, forecasting, data analysis)

Review of monthly internal financial reporting packs

Review of monthly regulatory reporting

Liaise with business units outside of accounting to integrate business operations

Advise clients on leveraging AI and automation tools to streamline close processes, improve forecasting, and enhance data driven decision making

Partner with IT teams to integrate financial systems during acquisitions

Qualification

Controllership experienceERP systems experienceFinancial reportingCPACA certificationAIAutomationClient relationship buildingBudgetingForecastingData analysisTeam leadership

Required

8+ years of experience spanning advisory and controllership roles for commercial or PE-backed portfolio companies, supported by a strong foundation in professional services (public accounting, advisory firm, or management consulting firm)

2+ years of hands-on Controllership experience in emerging growth middle market organizations and/or PE-backed portfolio companies

Hands-on experience to various ERP systems and tools such as: NetSuite, Sage, MS Dynamics, QuickBooks, Workiva, DFIN, Tableau, PowerBI, Alteryx, Snowflake, SQL, Python

Ability to leverage AI and automation to optimize accounting processes, enhance reporting accuracy, and drive operational efficiency

Proven ability to build strong client relationships

Demonstrated success in mentoring and leading teams, helping project teams resolve multi-faceted issues

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

Willingness to travel domestically up to 40% (travel varies based on client preferences)

Ability to participate in a hybrid office environment