Consulting Director, Accounting Advisory

Aprio

. Serve as a strategic advisor to CFO organizations across diverse industries and business environments .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in U.S. GAAP and FASB standards, with a strong focus on audit readiness, financial statement preparation, and managing SOX compliance. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and deliver strategic financial solutions across diverse industries.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)U.S. GAAP ExpertiseSOX Compliance ManagementERP Systems ProficiencyFinancial Statement Preparation

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Hard Skills

Technical AccountingPeriod-End CloseReconciliationsJournal EntriesAccrualsVariance AnalysisGL ManagementAudit ReadinessM&A TransactionsProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Client Relationship ManagementTeam LeadershipStrategic DirectionMentoringBusiness Development

Tools & Technologies

OracleSAPNetSuiteDynamicsD365PeopleSoftLawsonHyperionOneStreamBPC

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Industry Keywords

Audit ReadinessSOX ComplianceM&A Due DiligenceERP IntegrationCore AccountingSEC ReportingPre/Post-IPO PlanningCorporate AccountingPublic AccountingFinancial Leadership

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a strategic advisor to CFO organizations across diverse industries and business environments
Lead complex, high-visibility client engagements across Audit Readiness/SOX Compliance, M&A/Due Diligence, ERP Integration and Optimization, Technical Accounting, SEC Reporting, Core Accounting, and Pre/Post-IPO planning and support
Partner with CFO organizations to deliver strategic financial leadership, solutions, and measurable results
Manage client relationships with a sustained focus on quality delivery, satisfaction, and exceeding expectations
Lead and develop high-performing consulting teams across concurrent client engagements
Collaborate with clients to define and drive strategic direction, including cross-functional team leadership
Apply deep technical accounting expertise, including U.S. GAAP and FASB standards, to solve complex client challenges
Contribute to firm growth through business development, client expansion, and entrepreneurial engagement
Mentor and develop experienced accounting and finance professionals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required
Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in public accounting and industry
Corporate accounting and/or finance experience at a large public or private corporation
Demonstrated expertise in period-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, variance analysis, financial statement preparation, technical accounting, GL management, and audit readiness
Experience managing SOX engagements and maintaining direct relationships with external auditors
Proven track record leading one or more teams with accounting operations responsibilities
Familiarity with overall business operations and experience leading multiple cross-functional teams
Strong proficiency in U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) rules and standards
Proficiency in ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, Dynamics, D365, PeopleSoft, Lawson, Hyperion, OneStream, or BPC
Strong computer skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency (macros, pivot tables) preferred
Demonstrated career progression and job stability
Preferred: Experience with ERP system integration, process improvement initiatives, M&A transactions, and/or SOX program development

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
401k with Profit Sharing
9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
Top rated wellness program
Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
Competitive compensation
Professional growth and continuous learning opportunities
Collaborative culture
Work/life balance