Partner- IPO Accounting Advisory

CrossCountry Consulting; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare options

401(k) with company matching

Generous parental and maternity leave

Technology stipends

Wellness reimbursement programs

Job summary

A leading advisory firm in Los Angeles is seeking a Partner for their IPO Accounting Advisory role. The ideal candidate will have over 18 years of experience managing IPO processes and a strong background in financial reporting and compliance. Responsibilities include leading IPO working groups, collaborating with third-party advisors, mentoring teams, and adopting AI solutions. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package aimed at supporting professional and personal well-being.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of experience in professional services.
• Expertise in IPO readiness assessments.
• In-depth knowledge of financial reporting requirements.
• Experience in technical accounting memos.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and external audit liaison.
• Ability to responsibly explore and adopt AI tools to enhance productivity.
• Willingness to continuously learn and apply AI/automation in client work.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Mentoring and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the IPO working group managing the IPO process.
• Collaborate with third-party advisors and executive leadership.
• Conduct IPO readiness assessments.
• Draft financial sections in registration statements.
• Mentor and develop high-performing teams.
• Draft financial sections and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead coordination with bankers, attorneys, auditors and board.
• Develop AI-enabled solutions in line with policy.
• Stay informed on AI tools and identify compliant opportunities.
• Maintain effective collaboration internally and with clients.
• Grow and manage team bench size.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship building

Financial reporting

AI adoption

Leadership

Job description

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What You’ll Do

• Lead the IPO working group, managing the entire IPO process from readiness assessment to filing
• Collaborate with third-party advisors and executive leadership to ensure seamless execution of IPOs
• Provide strong project management and build robust client relationships
• Mentor, develop, and build high-performing teams
• Conduct IPO readiness assessments and manage key milestones and hurdles associated with IPOs
• Draft financial sections in the registration statement and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Serve as a leader in the IPO working group, including all third-party advisors (bankers, attorneys, auditors) and with executive leadership and the board
• 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
• Provide expert project management and ease of collaboration internally and externally
• Consistently build and develop strong client relationships
• Mentor, develop, and build teams, ensuring the necessary size of the team on your bench

What You’ll Bring

• 18+ years of experience in professional services (public accounting, advisory firm, or management consulting firm)
• Proven expertise in leading clients and providing guidance through IPO readiness assessments and execution of the IPO process, including timeline and reporting requirements
• In-depth knowledge of financial reporting, operational governance, and risk management requirements applicable to public companies
• Deep expertise in drafting all financial sections in the registration statement and responding to SEC comments
• Experience in preparing technical accounting memos and guiding clients through PCAOB uplift
• Strong cross-functional experience, external audit liaison, and managing IPO working group
• 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
• Strong project management skills and the ability to build and develop strong client relationships
• Experience in mentoring and developing teams
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Benefits Summary

The CrossCountry total rewards package includes comprehensive healthcare options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; and a 401(k) with company matching. Additionally, employees can take advantage of generous parental and maternity leave policies, technology stipends, and wellness reimbursement programs, all designed to support both professional growth and personal well-being. For detailed information about benefits at CrossCountry, please visit our dedicated benefits site: https://www.crosscountry-consulting.com/careers/benefits/

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

CrossCountry provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and believes that respect and fair treatment are critical to creating a productive and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, CrossCountry is fully committed to comply with all federal, state, and local laws and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetics, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression or any other protected characteristic. The company also complies with pay transparency and labor laws applicable to all terms and conditions of employment.

Seniority Level

Executive