Accounting Advisory Director

E78; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

E78 Partners is seeking a Director to lead our accounting- advisory practice in Oak Brook, IL. You will guide client engagements, shape strategy, and mentor a growing team, building enduring relationships with corporate leaders and private equity-backed businesses.

Executive level responsibilities include managing multiple projects, driving growth, and recruiting top talent, with a base salary range to reflect experience and performance.

Qualifications

• CPA certification required.
• 12+ years experience in Big Four, national accounting, consulting, or professional services.
• 2+ years at Director level.
• Strong track record leading client engagements and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting advisory engagements including audit and IPO readiness, technical accounting, and operational accounting.
• Serve as trusted client partner, turning complex challenges into practical solutions.
• Coach and develop delivery teams while overseeing multiple projects.
• Help grow the practice through new opportunities, expanded client relationships, recruiting, and mentoring.

Skills

Leadership

Client engagements

People development

Business development

Education

CPA

Bachelor’s or Master’s in accounting/finance/business

Job description

Director, Accounting Advisory | E78 Partners

Build a practice. Lead a team. Help shape what’s next.

Join E78’s growing accounting advisory team and put your experience to work helping corporate leaders and private equity-backed businesses navigate their biggest challenges. We’re looking for a Director who enjoys leading client engagements, developing people, and building lasting relationships—and wants a voice in the growth of the firm.

Your impact

• Lead accounting advisory engagements spanning audit and IPO readiness, technical accounting, and operational accounting.
• Serve as a trusted client partner, turning complex challenges into practical solutions.
• Coach and develop delivery teams while overseeing multiple projects.
• Help grow the practice through new opportunities, expanded client relationships, recruiting, and mentoring.

What you bring

• CPA and a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.
• 12+ years of relevant experience in a Big Four, national accounting, consulting, or professional services firm, including 2+ years at the Director level.
• A strong record of leading client engagements, managing projects, and developing teams.
• An entrepreneurial mindset and the drive to help build a growing practice.
• CFO or VP of Finance experience is a plus.

Why E78?

Bring your ideas, take ownership, and help shape a firm with ambitious growth plans. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals who care about doing right by clients and each other, with opportunities to invest in the firm and share in what we build together.

Base salary: $180,000–$250,000, based on experience, plus bonus.

Location: Candidates near our Oak Brook, IL headquarters are required to work in the office 3–4 days per week.