Director, Accounting and Financial Advisory Services

Baker Tilly International; New York (NY); On-site; USD 216,000 - 409,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Baker Tilly is seeking a Director to lead and expand the Accounting and Financial Advisory Services within the Office of the CFO. The role focuses on deep U.S.

GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory expertise to advise CFOs and finance leaders on complex accounting, reporting, and transactions. Responsibilities include leading engagements on ASC topics, policy development, and remediation while mentoring teams and driving business development.

Qualifications

• CPA required; CFA or other relevant certifications are a plus.
• 10+ years of accounting advisory experience in Big 4 or top-tier consulting.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex advisory engagements on technical accounting topics (ASC 810, ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 805).
• Advise on accounting policy development, restatements, and remediation of material weaknesses.
• Grow and mentor high-performing teams and support business development and cross-functional proposals.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Technical accounting knowledge

GAAP & IFRS expertise

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting, business, finance

Job description

Director, Accounting and Financial Advisory ServicesSkip to main contentWe use cookies to enable necessary site functionality, to provide the best possible user experience, and to tailor future communications. By using this website, you agree to the use of cookies as outlined in Baker Tilly's online Privacy Policy.#Director, Accounting and Financial Advisory Services page is loaded## Director, Accounting and Financial Advisory ServicesApplylocations: USA TX Frisco: USA TX Houston 500 Dallas St: USA IL Remote: USA CA San Francisco 333 Bush St: USA NY New York City 66 Hudson Blvd Etime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR107267# **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.**Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system.*# **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."*