Transaction Advisory - Associate Director

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.

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By joining our rapidly growing Accounting Advisory 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 an Associate Director at CrossCountry Consulting you will be responsible for a mix of client delivery, leading teams and developing junior team members, and participating in business development activities.Candidates must reside in one of the following markets: DC, Dallas, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, Detroit.

What You'll Do:

• Drive client engagements to successfully complete intricate transactions, encompassing mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, with specialized focus on carve-outs and divestitures
• Leverage your financial expertise and project management skills, including a deep understanding of GAAP accounting principles and S-X regulatory compliance to support clients in navigating diverse financial accounting and reporting considerations related to transactions
• Collaborate across Accounting Advisory functions to provide versatile support during "off-market" periods, ensuring seamless assistance for other accounting advisory offerings while maintaining focus on primary transactional responsibilities
• Collaborate with both CrossCountry and client teams to address business obstacles, offering insightful solutions and creating impactful deliverables
• Mentor team members by coaching colleagues, providing regular ongoing feedback and annual performance reviews, and helping project teams resolve multi-faceted issues
• Cultivate new client relationships and deepen existing ones; support proposal efforts
• Play an active role in attracting, interviewing, hiring, and retaining top talent

What You'll Bring:

• 10+ years prior experience in professional services (public accounting, advisory firm, or management consulting firm)
• Expertise in transactions, with a specialized focus on divestitures and carve-outs
• Experience mentoring and developing junior team members
• CPA or CA certification preferred·
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field