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Senior Consultant - Accounting Advisory

Crosscountry ConsultingMcLean🇺🇸United States

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeHybrid
LocationMcLean, United States
Stakeholder ManagementCPAFinancial ReportingGAAPIFRS

Job description

CrossCountry Consulting is the transformation partner for the Office of the CFO. As a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies, emerging growth market leaders, and private equity sponsors, we combine deep domain expertise with the power of data, AI, and technology to modernize workflows, drive human-centered change, and maximize transaction value. Grounded in our Core Values, we are committed to solving today's most complex challenges while delivering a better experience for our clients, our people, and our communities. When you join CrossCountry, you become part of a team that believes in collaboration, generosity, and the drive to help our clients work smarter, build resiliency, and prepare for the future.

As a Senior Consultant within our Accounting Advisory practice, you'll work directly with CFOs, Controllers, and Finance leaders to solve complex accounting challenges that have a measurable impact on business performance.

This role is ideal for accounting professionals who want to accelerate their careers by gaining exposure to diverse clients, high-visibility projects, and experienced leaders committed to your development.

Why Join Us?

  • Work on high-impact, challenging engagements.
  • Collaborate with experienced professionals and industry leaders.
  • Build expertise across technical accounting, financial reporting, and business transformation.
  • Develop meaningful client relationships and make a measurable impact.
  • Grow your career in a supportive, entrepreneurial, and collaborative environment.

What You'll Do

    You’ll help clients address complex accounting and reporting challenges, including:

  • Financial reporting and SEC filing support, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K
  • Technical accounting research and implementation of new accounting standards
  • Accounting process optimization and finance transformation initiatives
  • Transaction-related accounting support, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, carve-outs, and IPO readiness projects
  • Development of accounting policies, controls, and reporting processes
  • Communication of findings, recommendations, and solutions to client leadership teams
  • Collaboration across client and CrossCountry teams to deliver practical, business-focused solutions
  • Contribute to developing and implementing firm-approved, AI-enabled solutions for clients and collaborate with firm leadership to identify compliant opportunities to enhance client solutions and internal processes

What Success Looks Like

    Successful candidates will demonstrate:

  • Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment to meet client needs.
  • A proactive, client-service mindset.
  • Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management capabilities.
  • Adaptability and comfort working through ambiguity and change.
  • A commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

What You'll Bring

  • 3-5 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, technical accounting, audit, or advisory services
  • Prior experience in professional services (public accounting, advisory firm, or management consulting firm)
  • Strong operational and technical accounting background, including experience researching complex technical accounting issues proactively; SEC reporting experience preferred
  • In-depth knowledge of accounting standards (U.S. GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and/or IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards))
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to work effectively in client-facing environments
  • Ability to travel (varies by client engagement)
  • 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, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CA certification preferred
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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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