Associate Director – Accounting Advisory

CrossCountry Consulting

Associate Director in Accounting Advisory at CrossCountry Consulting. Leading client delivery and mentoring teams while developing solutions for complex financial challenges.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in financial reporting, operational accounting, and complex transactions, with a strong focus on U.S. GAAP and IFRS standards. Proven ability to mentor teams, influence executive decision-making, and drive continuous improvement in accounting functions.

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Financial ReportingOperational AccountingU.S. GAAPIFRSMentoring

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Hard Skills

Financial Reporting ProcessesTechnical AccountingComplex Accounting IssuesDebt/Equity TransactionsRevenue RecognitionStock-Based CompensationConsolidationsAcquisitionsDivestituresLeases

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoachingClient Relationship BuildingChange ManagementConflict Resolution

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingAdvisory FirmManagement ConsultingPerformance ReviewsProject Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide guidance on all areas involving accounting/finance functions to include: financial reporting, operational accounting, technical accounting and/or corporate transactions
Financial Reporting (including the design of reporting processes, restatement assistance, and traditional 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings)
Operational Accounting (addressing the need for continuous improvement and optimization of the finance and accounting functions)
Analyze complex accounting issues including debt / equity transactions, revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, consolidations, acquisitions and divestures, leases, etc.
Prepare technical accounting memos and supporting conclusions as needed
Mentor team members by coaching colleagues, providing regular ongoing feedback and annual performance reviews, and helping project teams resolve multi-faceted issues
Provide thoughtful leadership and influence executive-level decision-making through a deep analytical insight into core business decisions
Oversee client accounts, projects, and engagements, including work plans, staffing, timelines, and budgets throughout all lifecycle phases and maintain an integrated project plan
Manage teams and people by tracking and directing performance against objectives, developing timely resolutions to issues, risks and project team conflicts
Assist in generating new and add-on business opportunities, developing delivery methodologies and introducing new service offerings

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience advising commercial companies in one or more of the following areas: financial reporting, operational accounting, implementing new accounting policy, and complex transactions
Prior experience in professional services (public accounting, advisory firm, or management consulting firm)
In depth knowledge of accounting standards (U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS)
Consistent success in building and developing strong client relationships
Proven track record as an influential change agent, championing, organizing and successfully and efficiently implementing new ideas and initiatives
Demonstrated experience successfully mentoring and leading team

Benefits

Comp & perks

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