Associate Director - Transaction Advisory

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 perseverance 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 Business Transformation practice you will serve as a trusted partner to our clients. You'll bring your first-hand experience, unique perspectives, and functional knowledge to deliver tailored integrated solutions that help our 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: Lead client engagements to successfully complete intricate transactions, including mergers & acquisitions, IPOs, with specialized focus on carve-outs, and divestitures Leverage your expertise in developing target operating models, process re-engineering, transaction program management and Transition Service Agreements to support client's day 1 readiness activities for acquisition integration, separation management and/or IPO execution Understand and promote the client's strategic objectives, drive cross-functional planning, assess risks and challenges, and develop comprehensive project plans that encompass all transaction workstreams Manage communication with senior and C-Suite stakeholders, including developing and delivering executive status reports and swiftly escalating any emerging issues, as necessary Collaborate on the development and documentation of business processes and controls, ensuring optimal performance Formulate strategies for risk mitigation and contingency planning, preparing for any future challenges Foster clear and effective communication about project execution across transaction stakeholders, including client leadership, project team members, and third parties Collaborate across Business Transformation functions to provide versatile support during "off-market" periods, ensuring seamless assistance for other business transformation offerings while maintaining focus on primary transactional responsibilities Mentor team members by coaching colleagues, providing regular ongoing feedback and annual performance reviews, and helping project teams resolve multi-faceted issues Cultivate new client relationships and deepen existing ones; support proposal efforts Play an active role in attracting, interviewing, hiring, and retaining top talent What You'll Bring: 10+ years prior experience in professional services Expertise in project management, with a specialty in driving large-scale transformative projects to completion with proven track record in M&A, divestiture, and IPO activities Experience mentoring and developing junior team members Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Information Systems, or similar technical discipline Willingness to travel based on client preference #LI-Hybrid #LI-NB1 Benefits Summary The CrossCountry total rewards package includes comprehensive healthcare options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; and a 401(k) with company matching. Additionally, employees can take advantage of generous parental and maternity leave policies, technology stipends, and wellness reimbursement programs, all designed to support both professional growth and personal well-being. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) CrossCountry provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and believes that respect and fair treatment are critical to creating a productive, diverse, and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, CrossCountry is fully committed to comply with all federal, state, and local laws and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to 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. This policy also complies with pay transparency and labor laws and applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Created: 2024-11-12