Manager - Accounting Advisory

Remote; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CrossCountry Consulting’s Accounting Advisory practice is expanding in the Boston market, seeking experienced professionals to advise multinational public and fast-growing pre-IPO companies. You will lead financial reporting design, implement accounting policies, and participate in IPO-related activities.

Strong communication and client-facing skills are essential. The role emphasizes operational accounting improvements, project management, and collaboration with leadership on recruiting,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial reporting, operational accounting, or complex transactions.
• Experience in professional services, preferably management consulting or Big Four.
• Strong written and verbal communication; proactive research of technical accounting issues.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance; professional certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Financial reporting design, restatement assistance, and 10-K/10-Q/8-K filings.
• Operational accounting improvements and optimization of finance functions.
• Accounting policy implementations (ASC 606/842) for public/private companies.
• Assist with acquisitions, divestitures, and IPO activities.
• Provide accounting advisory services to commercial clients and communicate findings.
• Support project administration and contribute to internal initiatives.

Skills

Financial reporting

Operational accounting

Accounting policy updates

M&A/IPO experience

Client advisory

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CIA/CFA preferred

Job description

CrossCountry Consulting’s Accounting Advisory practice is growing, and we are seeking experienced professionals to join our growing Boston market, working with multi-national public companies and fast-growing pre-IPO companies. This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact not only with our clients but within our firm. At CrossCountry Consulting we strive to provide a better experience for our premier commercial clients and our team.

What You'll Do:

• Financial Reporting (including the design of reporting processes, restatement assistance, and traditional 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings)

• Operational Accounting (addressing the need for continuous improvement and optimization of the finance and accounting functions)

• Accounting Standard Implementation (such as ASC 606 and ASC 842 for both public and private companies)

• Acquisitions, divestitures, and IPOs

• Participate in providing Accounting Advisory services for commercial clients

• Communicate effectively with clients to convey project findings, updates, and recommendations

• Assist leadership with project administration (e.g., project setup and planning, budgeting, account management, and billing)

• Participate in advancing the firm and Accounting Advisory practice through committees and internal initiatives such as recruiting, business development, and marketing. Taking your own initiative on any activity is encouraged

What You'll Bring:

• 5+ years of experience working with companies in one or more of the following areas: financial reporting, operational accounting, implementing new accounting policy, complex transactions

• Prior experience in professional services (public accounting or advisory firm), preferably with a management consulting firm or at the “Big Four”

• Strong operational and technical accounting background, including experience researching technical accounting issues proactively

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• High energy, engagement, and flexibility

• Great sense of humor!

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Accounting, Business, Finance, or other technical disciplines

• CPA, CIA, CFA, CA (SA) strongly preferred