Cross Country Consulting
Managing Director - Finance Transformation (NY)
Cross Country Consulting, New York, New York, us, 10261
From the beginning, our goal was to establish an advisory firm that stands apart from the rest – one that is grounded in our Core Values and dedicated to creating a positive experience not just for our clients, but for our people too. We firmly believe in the strength of collaboration, enthusiasm, generosity, and perseverance as the driving forces behind our success. With advisory solutions spanning accounting and risk, technology-enabled transformation, and transactions, we partner with our clients to solve today’s challenges and deliver present and future value.
Our commitment to our people has earned us numerous awards including Inc5000's Fastest Growing Companies and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work. Explore what our employees have to say about our unique culture.
By joining our rapidly growing
New York - Business Transformation
practice you will serve as a trusted partner to our clients. You’ll bring your first-hand experience, unique perspectives, and functional knowledge to deliver tailored integrated solutions that help our clients solve today's challenges and set the foundation for future success. As a
Managing Director
at CrossCountry Consulting you will be responsible for a mix of client delivery, business development, leading teams and developing junior team members, as well as serving as a member of CrossCountry’s leadership team.
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For applicants located in New York, CrossCountry Consulting is required to include an estimate of the compensation range for this role. The following range takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to, skills, experience, education, licenses, certifications, business needs, and internal equity. An estimate of the current range is $230,000 - $470,000 per year + annual bonus + equity.
Client Delivery
Provide leadership over client finance and/or accounting functions to include: accounting and operational process improvements, redesign and integration of financial systems, improving financial close management, system strategy/selection
Design, enhance and advise on best practices for accounting processes and controls across different functional areas including order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, record-to-report, financial reporting and FP&A
Provide guidance developing target operating models and assist managing change accordingly
Assist clients navigating complex corporate transactions (e.g., acquisition integrations, divestitures/carve-outs, public company readiness, etc.)
Identify pain points and improvements in key process areas, including controls, and support efforts to implement solutions
Improve processes and controls by way of optimization and/or automation
Expertise across the complete lifecycle of projects, from concept through execution and ongoing operations
Assist with system and people integrations and identifying efficiencies between the client’s accounting systems and other tools
Contribute to developing and implementing firm-approved, AI-enabled solutions for clients, in accordance with company policies on data protection, intellectual property, and professional standards.
Stay informed about emerging AI tools and techniques and collaborate with firm leadership to identify compliant opportunities to enhance client solutions and internal processes.
Leadership
Account Management:
maintain strong relationships, understand clients’ business, and ensure quality of deliverables and satisfaction on engagements.
Coaching and Development:
provide coaching and training for team leveraging their skills and the firm’s people‑first culture.
Recruiting and Retention:
actively attract, interview, hire and retain top talent.
Thought Leadership:
share technical expertise including case studies, white papers, learning materials, panel participation.
Business Development:
pursue prospective clients including using existing relationships to generate new opportunities, foster culture of growth and BD mindset, act as a thought leader in the market, provide client delivery or sector expertise in pursuits.
What You’ll Bring
15+ years of relevant experience working at high growth or pre‑IPO companies including prior experience as a controller or equivalent in
commercial/non-financial services firms
Expertise in the following areas but not limited to: finance transformation, system implementation, operations improvement, business process improvement, acquisition and divestiture implementation in the commercial industry
Prior experience in professional services (public accounting or advisory firm)
Experience with Finance Operating Model design, Close Management, Financial Reporting, Integrations, IPO readiness, and Internal Controls
ERP system experience in Workday, Oracle, SAP, Netsuite or Intacct
Experience with technologies used in the CFO suite‑ ERP systems (ex. Workday, Oracle, SAP, Netsuite, Intaact) and other systems used to manage FP&A, Close Automation, P2P, and Consolidation
Proven leader who fosters an environment of collaboration and excellence
Comfort with AI: Demonstrated ability to responsibly explore and adopt firm‑approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation.
Continuous Learning Mindset: Openness to learning and applying emerging technologies including AI and automation in alignment with firm policies and client standards.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or other technical discipline
At least one of the following certifications: CPA, CISA, CFE, PMP
Benefits Summary The CrossCountry total rewards package includes comprehensive healthcare options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; and a 401(k) with company matching. Additionally, employees can take advantage of generous parental and maternity leave policies, technology stipends, and wellness reimbursement programs, all designed to support both professional growth and personal well‑being. For detailed information about benefits at CrossCountry, please visit our dedicated benefits site: https://www.crosscountry-consulting.com/careers/benefits/.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) CrossCountry provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and believes that respect and fair treatment are critical to creating a productive and inclusive workplace.
As an equal opportunity employer, CrossCountry is fully committed to comply with all federal, state, and local laws and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetics, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression or any other protected characteristic. The company also complies with pay transparency and labor laws applicable to all terms and conditions of employment.
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Our commitment to our people has earned us numerous awards including Inc5000's Fastest Growing Companies and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work. Explore what our employees have to say about our unique culture.
By joining our rapidly growing
New York - Business Transformation
practice you will serve as a trusted partner to our clients. You’ll bring your first-hand experience, unique perspectives, and functional knowledge to deliver tailored integrated solutions that help our clients solve today's challenges and set the foundation for future success. As a
Managing Director
at CrossCountry Consulting you will be responsible for a mix of client delivery, business development, leading teams and developing junior team members, as well as serving as a member of CrossCountry’s leadership team.
#LI-Hybrid
#LI-JF1
For applicants located in New York, CrossCountry Consulting is required to include an estimate of the compensation range for this role. The following range takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to, skills, experience, education, licenses, certifications, business needs, and internal equity. An estimate of the current range is $230,000 - $470,000 per year + annual bonus + equity.
Client Delivery
Provide leadership over client finance and/or accounting functions to include: accounting and operational process improvements, redesign and integration of financial systems, improving financial close management, system strategy/selection
Design, enhance and advise on best practices for accounting processes and controls across different functional areas including order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, record-to-report, financial reporting and FP&A
Provide guidance developing target operating models and assist managing change accordingly
Assist clients navigating complex corporate transactions (e.g., acquisition integrations, divestitures/carve-outs, public company readiness, etc.)
Identify pain points and improvements in key process areas, including controls, and support efforts to implement solutions
Improve processes and controls by way of optimization and/or automation
Expertise across the complete lifecycle of projects, from concept through execution and ongoing operations
Assist with system and people integrations and identifying efficiencies between the client’s accounting systems and other tools
Contribute to developing and implementing firm-approved, AI-enabled solutions for clients, in accordance with company policies on data protection, intellectual property, and professional standards.
Stay informed about emerging AI tools and techniques and collaborate with firm leadership to identify compliant opportunities to enhance client solutions and internal processes.
Leadership
Account Management:
maintain strong relationships, understand clients’ business, and ensure quality of deliverables and satisfaction on engagements.
Coaching and Development:
provide coaching and training for team leveraging their skills and the firm’s people‑first culture.
Recruiting and Retention:
actively attract, interview, hire and retain top talent.
Thought Leadership:
share technical expertise including case studies, white papers, learning materials, panel participation.
Business Development:
pursue prospective clients including using existing relationships to generate new opportunities, foster culture of growth and BD mindset, act as a thought leader in the market, provide client delivery or sector expertise in pursuits.
What You’ll Bring
15+ years of relevant experience working at high growth or pre‑IPO companies including prior experience as a controller or equivalent in
commercial/non-financial services firms
Expertise in the following areas but not limited to: finance transformation, system implementation, operations improvement, business process improvement, acquisition and divestiture implementation in the commercial industry
Prior experience in professional services (public accounting or advisory firm)
Experience with Finance Operating Model design, Close Management, Financial Reporting, Integrations, IPO readiness, and Internal Controls
ERP system experience in Workday, Oracle, SAP, Netsuite or Intacct
Experience with technologies used in the CFO suite‑ ERP systems (ex. Workday, Oracle, SAP, Netsuite, Intaact) and other systems used to manage FP&A, Close Automation, P2P, and Consolidation
Proven leader who fosters an environment of collaboration and excellence
Comfort with AI: Demonstrated ability to responsibly explore and adopt firm‑approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation.
Continuous Learning Mindset: Openness to learning and applying emerging technologies including AI and automation in alignment with firm policies and client standards.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or other technical discipline
At least one of the following certifications: CPA, CISA, CFE, PMP
Benefits Summary The CrossCountry total rewards package includes comprehensive healthcare options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; and a 401(k) with company matching. Additionally, employees can take advantage of generous parental and maternity leave policies, technology stipends, and wellness reimbursement programs, all designed to support both professional growth and personal well‑being. For detailed information about benefits at CrossCountry, please visit our dedicated benefits site: https://www.crosscountry-consulting.com/careers/benefits/.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) CrossCountry provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and believes that respect and fair treatment are critical to creating a productive and inclusive workplace.
As an equal opportunity employer, CrossCountry is fully committed to comply with all federal, state, and local laws and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetics, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression or any other protected characteristic. The company also complies with pay transparency and labor laws applicable to all terms and conditions of employment.
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