Consulting Director, Accounting Advisory

Overview

The organization is seeking a Consulting Director to join its Accounting Advisory practice and deliver strategic financial solutions to clients navigating complex business environments. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to CFO organizations and lead high-impact engagements across audit readiness, technical accounting, ERP transformation, M&A, and more.

You will drive client relationship management and project delivery while leading and developing a team of accounting and finance professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements across multiple service areas including:
  • Audit Readiness / SOX Compliance
  • M&A / Due Diligence
  • ERP Integration and Optimization
  • Technical Accounting
  • SEC Reporting
  • Core Accounting
  • Pre/Post-IPO planning and support
• Partner with CFO organizations to deliver strategic financial leadership, solutions, and measurable results
• Manage client relationships with sustained focus on quality delivery, satisfaction, and exceeding expectations
• Lead and develop high-performing consulting teams across concurrent client engagements
• Collaborate with clients to define and drive strategic direction, including cross-functional team leadership
• Apply deep technical accounting expertise, including U.S. GAAP and FASB standards, to solve complex client challenges
• Contribute to firm growth through business development, client expansion, and entrepreneurial engagement

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in public accounting and industry
• Corporate accounting and/or finance experience at a large public or private corporation
• Demonstrated expertise in:
  • Period-end close
  • Reconciliations
  • Journal entries
  • Accruals
  • Variance analysis
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Technical accounting
  • GL management
  • Audit readiness
• Experience managing SOX engagements and maintaining direct relationships with external auditors
• Proven track record leading one or more teams with accounting operations responsibilities
• Familiarity with overall business operations and experience leading multiple cross-functional teams
• Strong proficiency in U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) rules and standards
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, Dynamics, D365, PeopleSoft, Lawson, Hyperion, OneStream, or BPC
• Strong computer skills; advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency (macros, pivot tables) preferred
• Demonstrated career progression and job stability

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP system integration
• Experience with process improvement initiatives
• Experience with M&A transactions
• Experience with SOX program development

Compensation & Benefits

• $180,000 - $215,000 a year
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• 401k with Profit Sharing
• 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
• Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
• Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
• Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
• Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
• Top rated wellness program

Location

• Not specified in the provided job description.

Application Timeline

• The application window is anticipated to close on December 8th, 2026 and may be extended as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information; citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.