Associate Director

CrossCountry Consulting; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Washington is seeking an Experienced Manager to join their Accounting Advisory practice. The role involves providing guidance on various accounting functions, mentoring team members, and influencing decision-making. Ideal candidates will have over 9 years of experience in financial reporting and operational accounting, along with a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP. This full-time position offers the opportunity to develop client relationships and drive impactful solutions.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience advising commercial companies in financial reporting and operational accounting.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting standards (U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS).
• Experience in public accounting, advisory, or management consulting.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on accounting functions including financial reporting and operational accounting.
• Mentor team members and lead project teams.
• Analyze complex accounting issues related to transactions.

Skills

Financial reporting

Operational accounting

Client relationship management

Change management

Leadership

Education

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

CPA or CA certification preferred

Job description

Experienced Manager at CrossCountry Consulting

By joining our rapidly growing Accounting Advisory practice you will serve as a trusted partner to our clients. You’ll bring your first-hand experience, unique perspectives, and functional knowledge to deliver tailored integrated solutions that help our clients solve today’s challenges and set the foundation for future success. As a Associate Director at CrossCountry Consulting you will be responsible for a mix of client delivery, leading teams and developing junior team members, and participating in business development activities.

What You'll Do:

• Provide guidance on all areas involving accounting/finance functions to include: financial reporting, operational accounting, technical accounting and/or corporate transactions
• Financial Reporting (including the design of reporting processes, restatement assistance, and traditional 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings)
• Operational Accounting (addressing the need for continuous improvement and optimization of the finance and accounting functions)
• Analyze complex accounting issues including debt / equity transactions, revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, consolidations, acquisitions and divestitures, leases, etc.
• Prepare technical accounting memos and supporting conclusions as needed
• Mentor team members by coaching colleagues, providing regular ongoing feedback and annual performance reviews, and helping project teams resolve multi-faceted issues
• Provide thoughtful leadership and influence executive-level decision-making through a deep analytical insight into core business decisions
• Oversee client accounts, projects, and engagements, including work plans, staffing, timelines, and budgets throughout all lifecycle phases and maintain an integrated project plan
• Manage teams and people by tracking and directing performance against objectives, developing timely resolutions to issues, risks and project team conflicts
• Assist in generating new and add-on business opportunities, developing delivery methodologies and introducing new service offerings

What You\'ll Bring:

• 9+ years of experience advising commercial companies in one or more of the following areas: financial reporting, operational accounting, implementing new accounting policy, and complex transactions
• Prior experience in professional services (public accounting, advisory firm, or management consulting firm)
• In depth knowledge of accounting standards (U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS)
• Consistent success in building and developing strong client relationships
• Proven track record as an influential change agent, championing, organizing and successfully and efficiently implementing new ideas and initiatives
• Demonstrated experience successfully mentoring and leading team

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA or CA certification preferred
• Experience supporting transactions as a result of, or in preparation for, one or more of the following areas: mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, spin-off, carve-out, and IPO is preferred but not required

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing, Business Development, and Consulting

Industries

• Accounting