Manager - Accounting Advisory - Texas

CrossCountry Consulting LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CrossCountry Consulting LLC seeks an experienced accounting advisory professional in Texas to partner with multinational clients, including pre-IPO companies, delivering tailored solutions and leading project teams. You will apply deep GAAP/IFRS knowledge, manage complex transactions, and mentor staff while embracing AI-enabled approaches with diligence and professional discretion.

You will design reporting processes, implement standards, and communicate findings to executives, contributing to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial reporting, operations accounting or related areas.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS.
• Experience with IPOs, mergers & acquisitions, carve-outs, etc.
• Background in professional services (public accounting or advisory).
• Strong operational and technical accounting skills with issue resolution.
• Comfort with responsibly exploring AI tools to boost productivity.
• Openness to learning emerging technologies including automation.
• Professionalism and discretion when engaging with executives and clients.
• Experience mentoring and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored accounting advisory solutions to multinational clients.
• Design and improve financial reporting processes and restatements.
• Implement new and existing accounting standards.
• Communicate project findings and recommendations to clients.
• Collaborate with client and firm teams on business issues.
• Help develop AI-enabled client solutions within policy guidelines.
• Stay informed on AI tools and opportunities to enhance solutions.
• Oversee project administration and budgeting.
• Coach and provide feedback to project teams.

Skills

Experience

GAAP/IFRS knowledge

IPO/M&A experience

Professional services experience

Technical accounting

AI familiarity

Learning mindset

Executive interaction

Mentoring/team development

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CA preferred

Tools

AI tools

Job description

By joining our rapidly growing Accounting Advisory practice in Texas, you will be a trusted partner to our clients, multinational public companies, and fast-growing pre-IPO companies. You will bring your first-hand experience, unique perspectives, and functional knowledge to deliver tailored integrated solutions that solve today's challenges and set the foundation for future success. With support from experienced leaders and a dedicated coach, you will join a collaborative community that invites you to contribute beyond client delivery.

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).
• Implementation of new and existing accounting standards.
• Communicate effectively with clients to convey project findings, updates and recommendations.
• Collaborate with CrossCountry and client team members regarding business issues and potential solutions.
• 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.
• Oversee project administration (e.g., project setup and planning, budgeting, account management, billing).
• Mentor team members by coaching colleagues, providing regular ongoing feedback and annual performance reviews, and helping project teams resolve multi-faceted issues.

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.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting standards (U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS).
• Transaction based accounting and reporting requirements, including IPOs (S-1), mergers & acquisitions, carve-outs, etc.
• Prior experience in professional services (public accounting, advisory firm or management consulting firm).
• Strong operational and technical accounting background, including experience researching complex technical accounting issues.
• 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.
• Professionalism and discretion when interacting with executives and clients.
• Experience mentoring and developing team members

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• CPA or CA certification preferred.
• Experience supporting transactions as a result of (or in preparation for) one or more of the following areas: mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, spin-offs, carve-outs, and IPO is preferred but not required.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 30%. Travel varies based on client preferences.