Manage accounting advisory engagements for public and pre-IPO companies, covering financial reporting, operational accounting, accounting standards implementation, complex transactions, and SEC filings. Advise clients, oversee project planning and billing, develop AI-enabled solutions, and mentor team members. Requires strong technical accounting expertise, knowledge of U.S. GAAP or IFRS, professional services experience, and willingness to travel domestically up to 30%.
By joining our rapidly growing Accounting Advisory practice in Texas, you will be a trusted partner to our clients, multinational public companies, and fast-growing pre-IPO companies. You will bring your first-hand experience, unique perspectives, and functional knowledge to deliver tailored integrated solutions that solve today's challenges and set the foundation for future success. With support from experienced leaders and a dedicated coach, you will join a collaborative community that invites you to contribute beyond client delivery
What You'll Do
- Financial Reporting (including the design of reporting processes, restatement assistance, and traditional 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings).
- Operational Accounting (addressing the need for continuous improvement and optimization of the finance and accounting functions).
- Implementation of new and existing accounting standards.
- Communicate effectively with clients to convey project findings, updates and recommendations.
- Collaborate with CrossCountry and client team members regarding business issues and potential solutions.
- 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.
- Oversee project administration (e.g., project setup and planning, budgeting, account management, billing).
- Mentor team members by coaching colleagues, providing regular ongoing feedback and annual performance reviews, and helping project teams resolve multi-faceted issues.
What You'll Bring
- 5+ years of experience working with companies in one or more of the following areas: financial reporting, operational accounting, implementing new accounting policy, complex transactions.
- In-depth knowledge of accounting standards (U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS).
- Transaction based accounting and reporting requirements, including IPOs (S-1), mergers & acquisitions, carve-outs, etc.
- 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.
- 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.
- Professionalism and discretion when interacting with executives and clients.
- Experience mentoring and developing team members
You'll Bring
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance or related field.
- CPA or CA certification preferred.
- Experience supporting transactions as a result of (or in preparation for) one or more of the following areas: mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, spin-offs, carve-outs, and IPO is preferred but not required.
- Willingness to travel domestically up to 30%. Travel varies based on client preferences.
- This role can be located in Austin, Dallas or Houston
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