Director, Accounting and Financial Advisory Services

Baker Tilly US; Illinois; On-site; USD 216,000 - 409,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Baker Tilly US is seeking a dynamic Director to lead and expand our Financial Advisory Services within the Office of the CFO Accounting Advisory practice. This role specializes in complex accounting, reporting, and transaction-related matters across US GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory frameworks.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise, partners with CFOs and finance leaders, and guides engagements on ASC topics while driving innovation and thought leadership in financial reporting.

Qualifications

• CPA is required; CFA or other relevant certifications are a plus.
• 10+ years of accounting advisory experience; Big 4 or top-tier consulting preferred.
• Proven track record leading complex engagements and senior client relationships.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments.
• Willingness to work extended hours and travel overnight as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior advisor to clients with deep technical expertise.
• Lead advisory engagements on complex topics including ASC 810, ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 805, ASC 350/360, ASC 718.
• Advise on accounting policy development, restatements and remediation of material weaknesses.
• Build and maintain relationships with CFOs, Controllers and Audit Committees.
• Drive thought leadership on evolving FASB and SEC guidance.
• Stay abreast of regulatory developments and emerging technologies impacting financial reporting.
• Lead, mentor and grow high-performing teams and collaborate cross-functionally.

Skills

Technical accounting

U.S. GAAP

IFRS

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Client relationships

Education

CPA

MBA / Master’s degree

Job description

Overview

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring.

Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and highly experienced Director to lead and expand our Financial Advisory Services (FAS) within the Office of the CFO Accounting Advisory practice. This role will specialize in advising clients on complex technical accounting, reporting and transaction-related matters. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory frameworks, and will serve as a trusted advisor to CFOs and finance leaders navigating accounting complexities, transactions, and emerging financial technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior advisor to clients with deep technical expertise
• Lead and deliver advisory engagements on complex accounting topics including:
  • Consolidations (ASC 810)
  • Revenue Recognition (ASC 606)
  • Leases (ASC 842)
  • Business Combinations (ASC 805)
  • Impairments (ASC 350/360)
  • Share-based payments (ASC 718)
  • Complex financial instruments and other non-routine transactions
• Advise on accounting policy development, restatements, and remediation of material weaknesses
• Build and maintain strong relationships with CFOs, Controllers, and Audit Committees.
• Drive thought leadership in emerging accounting topics, including evolving FASB and SEC guidance
• Stay abreast of regulatory developments (SEC, FASB, IASB, etc.) and emerging technologies impacting financial reporting
• Lead, mentor, and grow high-performing teams; foster a culture of innovation and technical excellence
• Support business development, proposals, and go-to-market strategies
• Collaborate cross-functionally with tax, risk, valuation, managed services, and technology teams to deliver end-to-end solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a specialized field such as accounting, business, finance or related field – Master’s degree preferred.
• CPA required, CFA or other relevant certifications a plus
• 10+ years of relevant experience in accounting advisory, Big 4 or top-tier consulting preferred
• Proven track record of leading complex engagements and managing senior client relationships
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver high-impact solutions in fast paced environments
• Attention to detail along with a commitment to quality and confidentiality.
• Ability to work extended hours including evenings and weekends, as well as the ability to travel overnight, as necessary.

Why Join Us

• Lead a rapidly growing, high impact advisory practice
• Influence the future of financial reporting
• Collaborate with innovative clients across traditional and emerging sectors
• Competitive compensation and flexible work environment

"The compensation range for this role is $215,950 to $409,420. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location."