Associate Director – Accounting Advisory (Operational Accounting/Controller)

CrossCountry Consulting; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

401(k) with company match

Parental/maternity leave

Technology stipends

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

CrossCountry Consulting is seeking an Associate Director to lead client delivery, team development, and business development efforts in a cross-functional finance role. The candidate will guide monthly closes, reporting, and forecasting while leveraging AI and automation to improve efficiency.

Hybrid work is available with travel up to 40% for client engagements, primarily in the U.S. Requirements include 8+ years in advisory or controllership, strong ERP/tool proficiency (NetSuite, Sage, MS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• CPA or CA certification is preferred.
• 8+ years in advisory, controllership, or related roles in commercial/PE-backed settings.
• Hands-on or strong exposure to ERP systems and analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly close and cash-to-accrual conversions.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries.
• Assist with tax forms, 1099s, and regulatory filings.
• Develop budgets/forecasts and management reports.
• Lead teams and mentor junior members; support business development.
• Advise on AI and automation to improve close processes.
• Collaborate with IT during system integrations and acquisitions.
• Support external audits and internal controls development.

Skills

Client relationships

Team leadership

Change management

AI & automation

Financial analysis

ERP systems

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Sage

MS Dynamics

QuickBooks

Workiva

DFIN

Tableau

PowerBI

Alteryx

Snowflake

SQL

Python

Job description

CrossCountry Consulting is the transformation partner for the Office of the CFO. As a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies, emerging growth market leaders, and private equity sponsors, we combine deep domain expertise with the power of data, AI, and technology to modernize workflows, drive human-centered change, and maximize transaction value. Grounded in our Core Values, we are committed to solving today's most complex challenges while delivering a better experience for our clients, our people, and our communities. When you join CrossCountry, you become part of a team that believes in collaboration, generosity, and the drive to help our clients work smarter, build resiliency, and prepare for the future. 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 contribute to business development initiatives.

What You'll Do

General Accounting Close Support

• 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

Financial Reporting Support

• 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

Operations Support

• 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

What You'll Bring

• 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) and 2+ years of hands-on Controllership experience in emerging growth middle market organizations and/or PE-backed portfolio companies (Software SAAS or Healthcare, or a broad B2B industry exposure preferred)
• Hands-on experience - OR - significant exposure 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
• Track record as an influential change agent, championing, organizing and successfully implementing new ideas and initiatives efficiently
• Demonstrated success in mentoring and leading teams, helping project teams resolve multi-faceted issues

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA or CA certification preferred

Travel

• Willingness to travel domestically up to 40%. Travel varies based on client preferences. (With that said, our approach to travel is a thoughtful, meaningful one and we do our best to avoid scheduling back-to-back extended travel projects. Even so, travel will vary project-to-project based on client preferences and may sometimes come in bursts.)
• Ability to participate in a hybrid office environment

For applicants located in California, 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.