CrossCountry Consulting

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 hard work 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.

Our commitment to our people has earned us numerous awards including Inc5000's Fastest Growing Companies and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work. Explore what our employees have to say about our unique culture by clicking here.

By joining our rapidly growing West Coast Region Accounting Advisory practice, you support the build of our life science business. You’ll bring your first-hand experience, unique perspectives, and functional knowledge to deliver tailored integrated solutions that help our life science 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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide guidance on all areas involving accounting/finance functions to include: financial reporting, operational accounting, technical accounting and/or corporate transactions 
• 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) 
• Analyze complex accounting issues including debt / equity transactions, revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, consolidations, acquisitions and divestures, leases, etc. 
• Prepare technical accounting memos and supporting conclusions as needed 
• Mentor team members by coaching colleagues, providing regular ongoing feedback and annual performance reviews, and helping project teams resolve multi-faceted issues 
• Provide thoughtful leadership and influence executive-level decision-making through a deep analytical insight into core business decisions 
• Oversee client accounts, projects, and engagements, including work plans, staffing, timelines, and budgets throughout all lifecycle phases and maintain an integrated project plan 
• Manage teams and people by tracking and directing performance against objectives, developing timely resolutions to issues, risks and project team conflicts 
• Assist in generating new and add-on business opportunities, developing delivery methodologies and introducing new service offerings

What You'll Bring:

• 10+ years of related management consulting experience or a combination of consulting and industry experience in Life Sciences
• In-depth knowledge of accounting standards (US GAAP and/or IFRS) and the ability to advise/research complex technical accounting and transaction issues
• Big Four or equivalent consulting experience. This background is a critical differentiator among interested candidates.
• Business acumen with a strong understanding of accounting and business processes
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to foster an environment of collaboration and excellence
• Consistent success in building and developing strong client relationships
• Ability to work with client management and stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes
• Mentorship and people development capabilities
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including comfort with executive audiences
• Strong attention to detail

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 
• CPA or CA certification is preferred 
• Experience supporting transactions as a result of, or in preparation for, one or more of the following areas: mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, spin-off, carve-out, and IPO is preferred but not required 

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CrossCountry Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, pregnancy, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We encourage and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and will consider all applicants based on their qualifications, skills, and experience. We embrace and value our individual experiences, capabilities, talents, and perspectives by fostering and promoting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.