The Role
Manage accounting advisory engagements for public and pre-IPO companies, covering financial reporting, operational accounting, accounting standards implementation, complex transactions, and SEC filings. Advise clients, oversee project planning and billing, develop AI-enabled solutions, and mentor team members. Requires strong technical accounting expertise, knowledge of U.S. GAAP or IFRS, professional services experience, and willingness to travel domestically up to 30%.
Summary Generated by Built In
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
You'll Bring
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.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in financial reporting, operational accounting, accounting policy implementation, or complex transactions
- In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS
- Experience with transaction-based accounting and reporting, including IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, and carve-outs
- Prior experience in professional services, public accounting, an advisory firm, or a management consulting firm
- Strong operational and technical accounting background, including researching complex technical accounting issues
- Ability to responsibly use firm-approved AI tools
- Openness to learning and applying emerging technologies, including AI and automation
- Professionalism and discretion when interacting with executives and clients
- Experience mentoring and developing team members
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CPA or CA certification
- Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, spin-offs, carve-outs, or IPOs
- Willingness to travel domestically up to 30%
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The Company
What We Do
CrossCountry Consulting is a trusted business advisory firm that provides customized finance, accounting, human capital management, risk, operations and technology consulting services to leading organizations facing complex change. We partner with our clients to help them navigate pressing business challenges and achieve goals related to improving operations, minimizing risks and enabling future growth.
