Associate Director - Accounting Advisory (Operational Accounting/Controller)
Cross Country Consulting, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
What You'll Do:
General Accounting Close Support
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., while also contributing to the preparation of financial statements and the development of internal controls and policies
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
Financial Reporting Support
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
Operations Support
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
Comfort with AI: Demonstrated ability to responsibly explore and adopt firm-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation.
What You'll Bring:
8+ years of experience spanning advisory and controllership roles for commercial or PE-backed portfolio companies, supported by a strong foundation in professional services (public accounting, advisory firm, or management consulting firm) and 2+ years of hands‑on Controllership experience in emerging growth middle market organizations and/or PE-backed portfolio companies (Software SAAS or Healthcare, or a broad B2B industry exposure preferred)
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
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.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA or CA certification preferred
Travel:
Willingness to travel domestically up to 40% (With that said, our approach to travel is a thoughtful, meaningful one and we do our best to avoid scheduling back‑to‑back extended travel projects. Even so, travel will vary project‑to‑project based on client preferences and may sometimes come in “bursts.”)
Ability to participate in a hybrid office environment
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For applicants located in Chicago, 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 $124,500 - $260,000 per year + annual bonus + additional benefits.
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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General Accounting Close Support
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., while also contributing to the preparation of financial statements and the development of internal controls and policies
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
Financial Reporting Support
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
Operations Support
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
Comfort with AI: Demonstrated ability to responsibly explore and adopt firm-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation.
What You'll Bring:
8+ years of experience spanning advisory and controllership roles for commercial or PE-backed portfolio companies, supported by a strong foundation in professional services (public accounting, advisory firm, or management consulting firm) and 2+ years of hands‑on Controllership experience in emerging growth middle market organizations and/or PE-backed portfolio companies (Software SAAS or Healthcare, or a broad B2B industry exposure preferred)
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
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.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA or CA certification preferred
Travel:
Willingness to travel domestically up to 40% (With that said, our approach to travel is a thoughtful, meaningful one and we do our best to avoid scheduling back‑to‑back extended travel projects. Even so, travel will vary project‑to‑project based on client preferences and may sometimes come in “bursts.”)
Ability to participate in a hybrid office environment
#LI‑Hybrid
#LI‑BW1
For applicants located in Chicago, 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 $124,500 - $260,000 per year + annual bonus + additional benefits.
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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