Director – Accounting Advisory

CrossCountry Consulting

. Lead development and delivery of accounting advisory services .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesLead💰 $174,000 - $294,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in US GAAP and IFRS accounting standards, with a strong focus on delivering accounting advisory services and transforming finance functions through innovative solutions. Proven ability to lead teams, develop client relationships, and drive business development initiatives.

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US GAAP ExpertiseIFRS KnowledgeClient Relationship ManagementBusiness DevelopmentTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Accounting Advisory ServicesFinancial ReportingTechnical Accounting StandardsOperational AccountingIPO-Readiness AssessmentsRevenue RecognitionLease AccountingBusiness CombinationsData AnalyticsProcess Improvements

Soft Skills

MentoringCoachingConflict ResolutionContinuous ImprovementRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsAutomation Technologies

Industry Keywords

Management ConsultingFinancial ServicesPublic OfferingsConsolidationVIEsDerivativesImpairmentTroubled Debt StructuringBad Debt MethodologiesForeign Currency Accounting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development and delivery of accounting advisory services
Assist with complex transactions, technical accounting standard and policy implementations, financial reporting, and operational accounting
Conduct IPO-readiness assessments and assist clients preparing for public offerings via Form S-1 or F-1
Advise on complex US GAAP and/or IFRS accounting policies, including consolidation, VIEs, derivatives, revenue recognition, lease accounting, business combinations, impairment, troubled debt structuring, bad debt and loan loss methodologies, and foreign currency accounting
Transform finance and accounting functions through process improvements, integration support, target operating model decisions, and RBA/Data Analytics
Oversee client accounts, projects, and engagements, including work plans, staffing, timelines, fee negotiations, budgets, deliverables, and integrated project plans
Build and develop strong client relationships
Resolve issues, risks, and project team conflicts
Develop delivery methodologies and new service offerings
Contribute to and identify compliant opportunities for firm-approved AI-enabled client solutions and internal process improvements
Track and direct team performance against objectives while encouraging continuous improvement and innovation
Serve as a role model, supervisor, coach, and mentor
Lead business development, teams, junior team development, and participate in CrossCountry’s leadership team

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of related management consulting experience or a combination of consulting and industry experience
In-depth knowledge of accounting standards (US GAAP and/or IFRS)
Consistent success in building and developing strong client relationships
Demonstrated ability to responsibly explore and adopt firm-approved AI tools
Openness to learning and applying emerging technologies including AI and automation in alignment with firm policies and client standards
Ability to identify new growth and shared revenue opportunities and originate new business
Passion for mentoring and leading teams while implementing new ideas and initiatives
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Willingness to travel up to 30%; travel varies based on client preferences

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) with company matching
Generous parental and maternity leave policies
Technology stipends
Wellness reimbursement programs
Annual bonus