Associate Director

CrossCountry Consulting

. Advise clients on complex accounting policy under US GAAP and IFRS, including consolidation, VIE analysis, derivatives, revenue recognition, lease accounting, business combinations, impairment, troubled debt restructuring, bad debt and loan loss methodologies, and foreign currency accounting .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • United StatesSenior💰 $189,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in US GAAP and IFRS accounting standards, financial reporting, and transformation projects within highly regulated environments. Proven ability to lead complex client engagements, manage teams, and advise on technical accounting issues.

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US GAAP ExpertiseIFRS KnowledgeFinancial ReportingFinancial TransformationClient Engagement Management

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Hard Skills

Technical AccountingFinancial Reporting StandardsAudited Financial Statements PreparationFinancial Planning and AnalysisRevenue RecognitionLease AccountingBusiness CombinationsDue DiligenceVariance AnalysisConsolidation

Soft Skills

Client CommunicationTeam LeadershipProject ManagementStrategic PlanningQuality Control

Tools & Technologies

Financial Reporting Software

Industry Keywords

SEC ReportingFinancial Restatements10-K Filings10-Q FilingsHighly Regulated EnvironmentsBig 4 Accounting Firm ExperienceASC 606 ImplementationASC 842 ImplementationASC 326 ImplementationOperational Accounting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise clients on complex accounting policy under US GAAP and IFRS, including consolidation, VIE analysis, derivatives, revenue recognition, lease accounting, business combinations, impairment, troubled debt restructuring, bad debt and loan loss methodologies, and foreign currency accounting
Lead client projects addressing operational accounting issues, monthly close streamlining, external audit preparation and facilitation, and Finance, Planning & Analysis improvements
Lead finance and accounting transformation projects, including accounting and operational process improvements, financial reporting, and board and management reporting in highly regulated environments
Advise corporate accounting functions on SEC reporting, financial restatements, correction of errors, 10-K and 10-Q filings
Assist clients with technical accounting issues and implementation of new standards, including ASC 606, ASC 842, and ASC 326
Lead projects supporting complex transactions, including due diligence, post-closing balance sheet settlement, carve-out financials, and integration services
Manage complex client engagements, including work plans, staffing, budgets, progress monitoring, and quality control review
Lead strategy, goal setting, and maintenance of integrated project plans

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Commerce, Economics, Accounting, Law, or related field
8 years in technical and operational accounting and financial reporting roles
8 years performing financial transformation or reporting for clients within highly regulated environments
6 years overseeing teams and communicating autonomously with clients and internal stakeholders
5 years preparing Audited Financial Statements under IFRS, including implementation of accounting standards (ISAs, IASs)
3 years in financial planning and analysis, including budgets, forecasts, reconciliation of actual to budget, and variance analysis
3 years preparing and presenting financial due diligence for investors and financiers
2 years of experience with a ‘Big 4’ accounting firm, including performing and managing financial statement audits
2 years preparing Audited Financial Statements under US GAAP, including implementation of ASC accounting standards
1 year implementing financial reporting software

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive healthcare options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) with company matching
Generous parental and maternity leave policies
Technology stipends
Wellness reimbursement programs
Professional growth support