Consulting Director, Accounting Advisory

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado.

📋 Description

• Act as a strategic consultant for CFO organizations across various industries and business settings.

• Oversee intricate, high-profile client engagements in areas such as Audit Readiness/SOX Compliance, M&A/Due Diligence, ERP Integration and Optimization, Technical Accounting, SEC Reporting, Core Accounting, and Pre/Post-IPO planning and support.

• Collaborate with CFO organizations to provide strategic financial leadership, innovative solutions, and quantifiable results.

• Manage client relationships with a consistent emphasis on quality delivery, satisfaction, and surpassing expectations.

• Lead and nurture high-performing consulting teams across multiple client engagements.

• Work together with clients to establish and steer strategic direction, including leading cross-functional teams.

• Utilize extensive technical accounting knowledge, encompassing U.S. GAAP and FASB standards, to address complex client issues.

• Drive firm growth through business development, client expansion, and entrepreneurial initiatives.

• Mentor and cultivate experienced professionals in accounting and finance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.

• An active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is mandatory.

• A minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in public accounting and industry is essential.

• Experience in corporate accounting and/or finance at a large public or private corporation.

• Proven expertise in period-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, variance analysis, financial statement preparation, technical accounting, GL management, and audit readiness.

• Experience in managing SOX engagements and maintaining direct relations with external auditors.

• A successful history of leading one or more teams with accounting operations responsibilities.

• Familiarity with overall business operations and experience in leading multiple cross-functional teams.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) rules and standards.

• Proficient in ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, Dynamics, D365, PeopleSoft, Lawson, Hyperion, OneStream, or BPC.

• Strong computer skills are essential.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (macros, pivot tables) is preferred.

• Demonstrated career progression and job stability is favorable.

• Preferred: Experience with ERP system integration, process improvement initiatives, M&A transactions, and/or SOX program development.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective from the first day of employment.

• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account available.

• 401k plan with Profit Sharing benefits.

• Over 9 holidays and a discretionary time off structure.

• Parental Leave – coverage is provided for both primary and secondary caregivers.

• Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program, with a cash incentive upon completion.

• Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group, and individual performance.

• Incentive compensation linked to the origination of new client sales.

• Highly-rated wellness program.

• Flexible working environment, including remote and hybrid options.

• Competitive salary package.

• Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning.

• A collaborative workplace culture.

• Emphasis on work/life balance.