Director - Accounting Advisory

CrossCountry Consulting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 174,000 - 294,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

401(k) with company matching

Parental/maternity leave policies

Technology stipends

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

CrossCountry Consulting is seeking a high-impact Director for our Accounting Advisory practice in Chicago. You will lead client delivery, shape strategy, and mentor teams while expanding trusted advisor relationships with Fortune 500s and growth-focused clients.

You will build and oversee engagements, guide complex technical accounting work, and drive innovation with AI-enabled solutions in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive management consulting/leadership experience.
• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS as applicable.
• Comfort with evaluating and adopting AI tools to enhance delivery.
• Proven ability to cultivate and sustain client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead client delivery of accounting advisory services, including complex transactions and policy implementations.
• Oversee project teams, staffing, budgets, and timelines across engagements.
• Develop delivery methodologies and new AI-enabled solutions in line with firm policy.

Skills

15+ years experience

US GAAP knowledge

AI adoption

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

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.

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 Director at CrossCountry Consulting you will be responsible for a mix of client delivery, business development, leading teams and developing junior team members, as well as serving as a member of CrossCountry’s leadership team.

What You'll Do:

Client Delivery: Lead the development and delivery of services in the following areas:

• Assist with complex transactions, technical accounting standard and policy implementations, financial reporting, and operational accounting.
• Conduct IPO-readiness assessments and assist clients in preparation for a public offer (via Form S-1 or F-1).
• Advise on complex accounting policy in all areas of US GAAP and/or IFRS, including consolidation (analyzing VIEs and identifying Primary Beneficiaries), derivatives, revenue recognition, lease accounting, business combinations, impairment, troubled debt structuring, bad debt and loan loss methodologies, foreign currency accounting, etc.
• Transformation of finance and/or accounting functions including accounting and operational process improvements, integration support, target operating model decision, and RBA/Data Analytics.

Practice Leadership: Serve as a key leader in the Accounting Advisory practice by:

• Oversee client accounts, projects, and engagements, including work plans, staffing, timelines, fee negotiations and budgets throughout all lifecycle phases, to include strategy, goal setting, deliverables, and maintaining an integrated project plan.
• Build and develop strong client relationships.
• Develop timely resolutions to issues, risks, and project team conflicts.
• Develop delivery methodologies and new service offerings.
• Contribute to developing and implementing firm-approved, AI-enabled solutions for clients, in accordance with company policies on data protection, intellectual property, and professional standards.
• Stay informed about emerging AI tools and techniques and collaborate with firm leadership to identify compliant opportunities to enhance client solutions and internal processes.
• Manage teams and people by tracking and directing performance against objectives, while encouraging continuous improvement and innovation.
• Act as role model, supervisor, coach, and mentor to team members.

What You'll Bring:

• 15+ years of related management consulting experience or a combination of consulting and industry experience.
• In depth knowledge of accounting standards (US GAAP and/or IFRS).
• Consistent success in building and developing strong client relationships.
• Comfort with AI: Demonstrated ability to responsibly explore and adopt firm-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation.
• Continuous Learning Mindset: Openness to learning and applying emerging technologies including AI and automation in alignment with firm policies and client standards.
• Identify new growth and shared revenue opportunities, collaborating with sales leadership to originate new business, grow existing relationships and increase bookings.
• Passion for mentoring and leading teams while efficiently implementing new ideas and initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in in Accounting, Finance or related field
• CPA or CA c.ertification preferred
• 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 employeesand 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.

$174,000 - $294,000 a year

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 $174,000 - $294,000 per year + annual bonus + additional benefits.