Director of Accounting Advisory

Brennan Staffing Group Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Brennan Staffing Group Inc. seeks a Director for FAAS to lead complex client engagements and provide strategic accounting guidance across industries in the New England region.

Ideal candidates will possess deep U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting knowledge, strong leadership, and business development skills, with the ability to mentor teams and drive growth. Base compensation reflects Boston-area market. Boston can be remote or on-site based on client needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA required.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in public accounting, accounting advisory, or financial reporting environments.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex FAAS engagements for public and private clients.
• Advise executive teams on technical accounting and financial reporting.
• Manage client relationships and drive business development.
• Review deliverables to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Mentor and develop junior staff within the practice.

Skills

CPA requirement

Public accounting

Leadership

GAAP/SEC expertise

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification

Job description

Brennan Staffing Group Inc., founded in 2021, builds on decades of trusted partnership and proven results. A preferred staffing partner for leading New England companies, we specialize in placing top accounting, finance, human resources, and administrative professionals in temporary and permanent roles across industries, including High Tech, Biotech, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Advisory, and Public Accounting. With over 70 years of combined Boston-market expertise, we deliver pre-qualified talent precisely matched to each client’s needs.

Director, Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS)

Our Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) practice is seeking a highly accomplished Director to lead complex client engagements, provide strategic accounting guidance, and help drive the continued growth of a rapidly expanding advisory practice.

This role is ideal for a seasoned accounting and advisory professional with deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, technical accounting, and transaction advisory services. The Director will serve as a trusted advisor to CFOs, Controllers, Chief Accounting Officers, Audit Committees, and private equity and venture-backed organizations, helping clients navigate critical accounting, financial reporting, and business transformation initiatives.

The successful candidate will combine exceptional technical accounting knowledge with strong leadership, client relationship management, and business development capabilities. This individual will shape client outcomes, mentor professionals across the practice, and contribute to the firm's long-term strategic growth.

About us

Brennan Staffing Group Inc., founded in 2021, builds on decades of trusted partnership and proven results. A preferred staffing partner for leading New England companies, we specialize in placing top accounting, finance, human resources, and administrative professionals in temporary and permanent roles across industries, including High Tech, Biotech, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Advisory, and Public Accounting. With over 70 years of combined Boston-market expertise, we deliver pre-qualified talent precisely matched to each client’s needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex accounting advisory and consulting engagements for public and private company clients.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership teams on technical accounting, financial reporting, SEC compliance, and strategic finance initiatives.
• Advise clients on complex U.S. GAAP matters, including revenue recognition, lease accounting, stock-based compensation, debt and equity transactions, business combinations, consolidation, impairment analyses, and other highly technical accounting areas.
• Review and approve technical accounting memoranda, accounting position papers, and financial statement disclosures.
• Guide the adoption and implementation of new accounting standards and evolving regulatory requirements.
• Support mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, carve-outs, purchase accounting, recapitalizations, and other strategic transactions.
• Advise clients preparing for IPOs, public company readiness initiatives, and ongoing SEC reporting requirements.
• Review registration statements, Forms 10-K, 10-Q, S-1, proxy statements, and other SEC filings.
• Lead multiple concurrent engagements, ensuring high-quality execution, client satisfaction, profitability, and timely delivery.
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with CFOs, Controllers, private equity sponsors, venture capital investors, auditors, attorneys, and lending institutions.
• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and introduce additional advisory services.
• Participate in proposal development, thought leadership initiatives, and business development activities that support practice growth.
• Develop strategic referral relationships with private equity firms, investment bankers, attorneys, and audit partners.
• Mentor and develop Senior Managers, Managers, and Consultants while fostering a culture of technical excellence and professional growth.
• Support recruiting, performance management, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives across the practice.
• Drive quality control, risk management, and adherence to professional standards across all engagements.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA required.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in public accounting, accounting advisory, transaction advisory, technical accounting, or financial reporting environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex client engagements and managing senior-level stakeholder relationships.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, financial statement preparation, and accounting research.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple engagements simultaneously.
• Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and executive communication skills.
• Ability to travel as necessary to support client and business needs.

Preferred

• Big 4 or national advisory firm experience.
• Experience serving publicly traded companies and private equity-backed organizations.
• Significant exposure to IPO readiness, SEC reporting, capital markets transactions, and M&A activities.
• Advanced understanding of financial reporting processes, internal controls, and accounting transformation initiatives.
• Graduate degree or specialized certifications preferred.
• Demonstrated success in business development, client expansion, and practice growth initiatives.

Why Join Us?

• Advise executive leadership teams on their most complex accounting and financial reporting challenges.
• Lead high-visibility engagements involving IPOs, M&A transactions, SEC reporting, and accounting transformation initiatives.
• Work directly with public companies, private equity-backed organizations, and high-growth businesses across diverse industries.
• Help shape the strategic direction of a growing advisory practice while building and mentoring the next generation of leaders.
• Enjoy significant opportunities for professional growth, leadership advancement, and business impact.

Can be in Boston, Rhode Island, or Connecticut

Base salary range is $225,000 - $300,000