Accounting Advisory Director - Direct Hire

Our client is a Business Advisory Services firm looking to hire a Director in their Accounting Advisory practice. The Director will provide various accounting advisory services including, but not limited to, IPO and M&A Readiness, CFO Advisory, SEC Compliance & Financial Reporting, Transaction Advisory, Technical Accounting Research & Position Papers, and addressing the need for continuous improvement and optimization of the finance and accounting functions. In addition, the ideal candidate has a strong desire to build and maintain a book of business. To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate should also have strong coaching and team management skills, as well as the desire to mentor staff. This is a hybrid role. Must be willing to work on-site at the office or client site 3 days per week. This is a full-time, W-2 position.Key Responsibilities:Delegate the preparation of the financial statements and technical accounting position papers to the engagement team members for both public and private companies, as well as other required support dependently research and oversee the research by team members of complex accounting topics, to evaluate potential solutions and provide guidance to the team on next steps.Review accounting memos, financial statements, and other client deliverables prepared by engagement team members, ensuring general accounting standards are applied appropriately. Provide detailed review comments to preparer(s).Independently provide conclusions and recommendations on application of complex accounting guidance to clients and external parties, as requested by the dependently facilitate calls with the SEC, client auditors, client legal counsel, etc. as deemed necessary to accomplish project goals.Assist engagement partners in developing budget plans, communicate those budgets to the engagement team and monitor team progress.Take ownership of the engagement while managing upward and downward expectations to ensure deadlines are met and project stays on budget.Lead multiple engagement teams simultaneously to further the Firm's goals and objectives.Requirements:Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline (e.g. Accounting, Finance or Business-Related Field)10+ years of relevant accounting experience; public accountingprofessional services preferredExperience with public companiesCPA is requiredStrong working knowledgeexpertise with the following:Preparation of SEC filings including Form 10-K, 10-Q, S-1 and 8-KAAddressing SEC Comment LettersTechnical Accounting Research & Position PapersIPO Readiness & ReportingCarve-out Financial ReportingHave an understanding of the services offered by the Firm, look for opportunities to represent the Firm, grow the client base and increase brand recognition.Successful record of directing and deploying staff and senior associates on multiple, simultaneous engagementsAdvanced in Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on Excel skills.This is a hybrid role. Must be willing to work on-site at the office or client site 3 days per week.This is a full-time, W-2 position.

Created: 2025-03-04