Director, Accounting and Financial Advisory Services
Baker Tilly US
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Chicago • Illinois • Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $215,950 - $409,420 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Serve as a senior advisor to clients with deep technical expertise
- Lead and deliver advisory engagements on complex accounting topics including:
- Consolidations (ASC 810)
- Revenue Recognition (ASC 606)
- Leases (ASC 842)
- Business Combinations (ASC 805)
- Impairments (ASC 350/360)
- Share-based payments (ASC 718)
- Complex financial instruments and other non-routine transactions
- Advise on accounting policy development, restatements, and remediation of material weaknesses
- Build and maintain strong relationships with CFOs, Controllers, and Audit Committees.
- Drive thought leadership in emerging accounting topics, including evolving FASB and SEC guidance
- Stay abreast of regulatory developments (SEC, FASB, IASB, etc.) and emerging technologies impacting financial reporting
- Lead, mentor, and grow high-performing teams; foster a culture of innovation and technical excellence
- Support business development, proposals, and go-to-market strategies
- Collaborate cross-functionally with tax, risk, valuation, managed services, and technology teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a specialized field such as accounting, business, finance or related field – Master’s degree preferred.
- CPA required, CFA or other relevant certifications a plus
- 10+ years of relevant experience in accounting advisory, Big 4 or top-tier consulting preferred
- Proven track record of leading complex engagements and managing senior client relationships
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver high-impact solutions in fast paced environments
- Attention to detail along with a commitment to quality and confidentiality.
- Ability to work extended hours including evenings and weekends, as well as the ability to travel overnight, as necessary.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible work environment
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
ConsolidationsRevenue RecognitionLeasesBusiness CombinationsImpairmentsShare-based paymentsComplex financial instrumentsAccounting policy developmentRestatementsRemediation of material weaknesses
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunicationPresentationStakeholder managementAttention to detailCommitment to qualityAbility to navigate ambiguityProblem-solvingCollaborationMentoring
Certifications
CPACFA