Senior Accounting Advisory Lead — AI-Enabled IPO Readiness

CrossCountry Consulting LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CrossCountry Consulting LLC in Texas seeks an experienced accounting advisory professional to partner with multinational public and pre-IPO companies, delivering tailored solutions and AI-enabled process improvements.

You will mentor teams, oversee project administration, and drive reporting, policy implementations, and restatements while staying current with AI tools and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA or CA certification preferred.
• Experience with mergers & acquisitions, divestitures, spin-offs, or IPOs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver financial reporting design, restatement assistance, and filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K).
• Improve operational accounting processes and internal controls.
• Implement new accounting standards and policies.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to clients clearly.
• Mentor and coach project teams; manage budgeting and billing.

Skills

GAAP/IFRS knowledge

Financial reporting

Operational accounting

AI tools awareness

Mentoring teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CA certification preferred

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

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.
• This role can be located in Austin, Dallas or Houston