Associate Director - Industrial: Manufacturing & Distribution - Private Equity Advisory

CrossCountry Consulting

United States

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare options

401(k) with company matching

Generous parental and maternity leave policies

Technology stipends

Wellness reimbursement programs

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is looking for an Associate Director in Private Equity Advisory to enhance operational efficiency for clients in manufacturing and distribution. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in inventory operations and accounting, as well as strong cost accounting skills. Responsibilities include providing expert advice, developing frameworks for budgeting, and mentoring junior team members. This is a full-time position with a focus on delivering tailored solutions to clients.

Qualifications

Deep understanding of plant controllership responsibilities.
Strategic thinker capable of driving improvements in operations.
Consistent success in building and developing strong client relationships.
Fluent knowledge of income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow.

Responsibilities

Serve clients at private equity portfolio companies specializing in manufacturing and distribution.
Provide expert advice on inventory management and financial performance.
Design and optimize standard costing systems.
Develop frameworks for budgeting and performance evaluation.
Mentor team members through coaching and feedback.

Skills

Extensive experience in inventory operations and accounting

Strong background in cost accounting

Experience with ERP systems

9+ years’ experience in FP&A

Manufacturing/distribution industry experience

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Knowledge of data analytics tools

Mentoring and developing junior team members

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Tableau

Alteryx

SQL

Job description

Associate Director (Industrial: Manufacturing & Distribution) - Private Equity Advisory

Join to apply for the Associate Director (Industrial: Manufacturing & Distribution) - Private Equity Advisory role at CrossCountry Consulting.

By joining CrossCountry Consulting's Private Equity 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, 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

Serve clients across the "Office of the CFO" at private equity portfolio companies specializing in manufacturing and distribution by evaluating current practices and providing recommendations to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting, finance, and operations functions.
Provide expert advice and guidance to private equity-owned portfolio companies on inventory management strategies, operational efficiency, and financial performance.
Help companies develop and operationalize US-GAAP compliant inventory accounting policies including appropriate capitalization thresholds, reserve methodology, and best-in-class month-end close procedures.
Work with your project team to design, implement, and optimize standard costing systems to help management teams better understand product-level profitability.
Develop and implement frameworks for budgeting, cost control, and performance evaluation by comparing actual costs to standard costs, identifying variances, and advising on corrective actions to enhance efficiency and profitability.
Develop and maintain relationships with portfolio company representatives and Private Equity sponsors, collaborating with CrossCountry team members to scope, clarify, and deliver excellent client service.
Actively participate in business development opportunities and market a full range of services to prospective clients including using existing relationships to generate new opportunities.
Mentor team members by coaching colleagues, providing regular ongoing feedback and annual performance reviews, and helping project teams resolve multi-faceted issues.

What You'll Bring

Extensive experience in both inventory operations and accounting, with a deep understanding of plant controllership responsibilities. This role requires a strategic thinker capable of driving improvements and optimizing performance across manufacturing and distribution operations.
Strong background in cost accounting, including standard costing, activity-based costing, and variance analysis.
Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems commonly used in manufacturing, such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics is a plus, but not required.
9+ years’ experience in FP&A, preferably in a Private Equity-backed company.
Manufacturing / distribution industry experience.
Consistent success in building and developing strong client relationships.
Experience conversing with Controller groups and accounting teams, including fluent knowledge of the main elements and drivers of income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (macros, pivot tables) and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of data analytics and related tools (e.g., Tableau, Alteryx, SQL) a plus, but not required.
Experience mentoring and developing junior team members and helping project teams resolve multi-faceted issues.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
Willingness to travel up to 30% (travel varies based on client preferences).

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.

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