Associate Director - Accounting Advisory

CrossCountry Consulting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 124,500 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company matching

Parental leave

Technology stipend

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

CrossCountry Consulting in Chicago is seeking an Associate Director to leverage deep accounting expertise to deliver tailored advisory solutions for clients.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, manage project plans and budgets, and help win new business while upholding our core values and high-quality service.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience advising commercial companies in accounting/finance functions
• Experience in professional services or management consulting
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS
• Strong client relationship skills
• Proven change agent with leadership experience
• Experience mentoring and leading teams

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on all areas involving accounting/finance functions (financial reporting, operational accounting, technical accounting, and/or corporate transactions)
• Oversee financial reporting processes and filings (10-K/10-Q/8-K)
• Improve and optimize finance and accounting functions
• Analyze complex accounting issues (debt/equity, revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, consolidations)
• Prepare technical accounting memos and conclusions
• Mentor and develop junior team members and provide performance feedback
• Influence executive decision‑making through deep analytical insights
• Manage client accounts, projects, staffing, timelines, and budgets
• Lead delivery, assist in business development, and introduce new service offerings

Skills

Financial reporting

Operational accounting

Policy implementation

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Client relationships

Change management

Education

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

CPA or CA certification

Job description

From the beginning, our goal was to establish an advisory firm that stands apart from the rest – one that is grounded in our Core Values and dedicated to creating a positive experience not just for our clients, but for our people too. We firmly believe in the strength of collaboration, enthusiasm, generosity, and perseverance as the driving forces behind our success. With advisory solutions spanning accounting and risk, technology-enabled transformation, and transactions, we partner with our clients to solve today’s challenges and deliver present and future value.

Our commitment to our people has earned us numerous awards including Inc5000's Fastest Growing Companies and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work. Explore what our employees have to say about our unique culture by clicking here.

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 an 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

• 10+ 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

For applicants located in Chicago, CrossCountry Consulting is required to include an estimate of the compensation range for this role. The following range takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to, skills, experience, education, licenses, certifications, business needs, and internal equity. An estimate of the current range is $124,500 - $260,000 per year + annual bonus + additional benefits.

Benefits Summary

The CrossCountry total rewards package includes comprehensive healthcare options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; and a 401(k) with company matching. Additionally, employees can take advantage of generous parental and maternity leave policies, technology stipends, and wellness reimbursement programs, all designed to support both professional growth and personal well-being. For detailed information about benefits at CrossCountry, please visit our dedicated benefits site: https://www.crosscountry-consulting.com/careers/benefits/.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

CrossCountry provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and believes that respect and fair treatment are critical to creating a productive and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, CrossCountry is fully committed to comply with all federal, state, and local laws and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetics, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression or any other protected characteristic. The company also complies with pay transparency and labor laws applicable to all terms and conditions of employment.