Director, Accounting and Financial Advisory Services

Baker Tilly US

Director leading Baker Tilly’s financial advisory practice for complex accounting, reporting, and transaction matters. Advising CFOs and finance leaders while developing teams and business opportunities.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • California, Illinois, New York, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $215,950 - $409,420 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep technical expertise in accounting advisory, with a strong focus on U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory frameworks. Proven ability to lead complex engagements, manage senior client relationships, and drive thought leadership in emerging accounting topics.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CPA10+ Years of Relevant ExperienceExpertise in U.S. GAAPLeadership and Team DevelopmentStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Complex Accounting TopicsConsolidationsRevenue RecognitionLeasesBusiness CombinationsImpairmentsShare-Based PaymentsComplex Financial InstrumentsAccounting Policy DevelopmentRestatements

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationPresentation SkillsAttention to DetailAbility to Navigate AmbiguityCommitment to Quality

Tools & Technologies

Emerging Technologies Impacting Financial Reporting

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

SECFASBIASBRegulatory FrameworksAccounting AdvisoryBig 4 ExperienceClient Relationship Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a senior advisor to clients with deep technical expertise
Lead and deliver advisory engagements on complex accounting topics, including consolidations, revenue recognition, leases, business combinations, impairments, share-based payments, and complex financial instruments
Advise on accounting policy development, restatements, and remediation of material weaknesses
Build and maintain relationships with CFOs, Controllers, and Audit Committees
Drive thought leadership in emerging accounting topics and evolving FASB and SEC guidance
Stay abreast of regulatory developments 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 with tax, risk, valuation, managed services, and technology teams to deliver end-to-end solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
CPA required
10+ years of relevant experience in accounting advisory, Big 4, or top-tier consulting
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 and commitment to quality and confidentiality
Ability to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends
Ability to travel overnight, as necessary
Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory frameworks
Knowledge of SEC, FASB, IASB, and emerging technologies impacting financial reporting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Flexible work environment
Opportunity to lead a rapidly growing, high impact advisory practice
Opportunity to influence the future of financial reporting
Collaboration with innovative clients across traditional and emerging sectors