CrossCountry Consulting

Associate Director – Accounting Advisory, Operational Accounting/Controller

CrossCountry Consulting

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: San FranciscoCaliforniaUnited 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