
Associate Director – Accounting Advisory, Operational Accounting/Controller
CrossCountry Consulting
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Francisco • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $124,500 - $260,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Aid clients in developing a streamlined monthly close process
- Assist with cash-to-accrual conversions and the creation of supporting schedules
- Validate the existence of assets and prepare associated roll forwards
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations (intercompany, inventory, cash, prepaids, etc.)
- Support various aspects of accounting compliance, including tax forms, sales tax exemptions, 1099s, etc.
- Help prepare budgets or forecasts and develop reports for management or regulatory bodies
- Guide the implementation of cloud-based finance and accounting systems
- Manage the preparation of journal entries, invoices, and reconciliation of accounts during monthly or annual closings
- Guide companies through efficient external audit processes
- Support SEC filing, design of reporting processes, restatement assistance, and traditional 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings
- Improve financial planning and analysis (budgeting, forecasting, data analysis)
- Review of monthly internal financial reporting packs
- Review of monthly regulatory reporting
- Liaise with business units outside of accounting to integrate business operations
- Advise clients on leveraging AI and automation tools to streamline close processes, improve forecasting, and enhance data driven decision making
- Partner with IT teams to integrate financial systems during acquisitions
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience spanning advisory and controllership roles for commercial or PE-backed portfolio companies
- Hands-on experience to various ERP systems and tools such as: NetSuite, Sage, MS Dynamics, QuickBooks, Workiva, DFIN, Tableau, PowerBI, Alteryx, Snowflake, SQL, Python
- Ability to leverage AI and automation to optimize accounting processes, enhance reporting accuracy, and drive operational efficiency
- Proven ability to build strong client relationships
- Demonstrated success in mentoring and leading teams, helping project teams resolve multi-faceted issues
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA or CA certification preferred
Benefits
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
cash-to-accrual conversionsbalance sheet reconciliationsjournal entriesbudgetingforecastingdata analysisfinancial planningreporting processesSEC filingaudit processes
Soft Skills
client relationship buildingmentoringteam leadershipproblem solvingcommunicationcollaborationadvisory skillsintegration skillsdecision makingoperational efficiency
Certifications
CPACABachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in Finance