Managing Consultant - Accounting Advisory

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Chicago, IL
Hybrid
5-7 Years Experience
Business Intelligence • Consulting
The Role
As a Managing Consultant in Accounting Advisory, you'll provide tailored solutions for financial reporting and operational accounting, communicate project findings, oversee project administration, and mentor team members in a collaborative environment.
Summary Generated by Built In

By joining our rapidly growing Accounting Advisorypractice you will serve as a trusted partner to our clients. You’ll 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 the scope of 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 standard
  • Communicate effectively with clients to convey project findings, updates and recommendations
  • Collaborate with CrossCountry and client team members regarding business issues and potential solutions
  • 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
  • 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 (Certified Public Accountant) 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-off, carve-out, IPO is preferred but not required
  • Willingness to travel domestically up to 20% - 30% (travel varies based on client preferences)
  • Willingness to be present on client site or in office 3 days a week, with 2 days a week remote (hybrid office environment)

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Top Skills

Financial Reporting
Operational Accounting
The Company
HQ: McLean, VA
887 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2011

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.

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