Senior Director, CPA, SEC Accounting & Advisory Services – Forensic and Litigation Consulting

FTI Consulting

Senior Director directing SEC & Accounting Advisory services at FTI Consulting. Overseeing client engagements and mentoring teams while strengthening client relationships.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeNew York City • New York, Oregon, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $119,500 - $329,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in U.S. GAAP accounting standards and SEC requirements, with a strong focus on financial reporting, internal controls, and client relationship management. Proven ability to supervise and mentor teams while delivering high-quality results in complex accounting scenarios.

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Certified Public AccountantU.S. GAAP Accounting StandardsSEC RequirementsPublic Accounting ExperienceTeam Supervision

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingTechnical AccountingInternal Control RemediationResearch and AnalysisComplex Transaction AccountingIPO Financial DeliverablesRestatement SupportClient CommunicationProject Execution

Soft Skills

CoachingMentoringPresentation SkillsClient Relationship Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingBig 4 ExperienceFinancial StatementsClient Service Opportunities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise the day-to-day activities of engagements including interactions with client personnel and other groups within FTI
Strengthen client relationships and generate additional client service opportunities through high quality deliverables and timely execution of projects
Supervise, coach and mentor staff
Assist clients with the accounting and financial reporting impacts of significant events or complex transactions
Perform research and analysis, and document conclusions in technical accounting areas
Prepare financial reporting deliverables in connection with an IPO
Assist clients in communicating with the SEC
Remediate internal control deficiencies
Prepare support and disclosures for complex restatements of previously issued financial statements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis in accounting
6+ years of public accounting or equivalent experience; 2+ years of experience in supervising teams
Certified Public Accountant or foreign equivalent
Strong and up-to-date knowledge of U.S. GAAP accounting standards and SEC requirements
Ability to travel up to 30% based on client needs
Experience at a Big 4 or other national accounting firm with refined presentation skills, an ability to explain complex issues simply and succinctly and deliver results to various project constituents

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development
Collaborative culture
Diversity recognition