About the role
By joining our rapidly growing Accounting Advisory practice, you will serve as a trusted partner to our clients across a broad range of industries, company stages, and sizes, including early-stage, emerging growth, middle-market, and large, complex organizations. Our work spans both public and private companies, with significant exposure to Private Equity-backed portfolio companies.
You'll 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 the scope of client delivery.
What You'll Do:
General Accounting & Close Support
- Support clients in developing streamlined monthly close processes.
- Assist with cash-to-accrual conversions and preparation of supporting schedules.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, account analyses, and roll forwards.
- Support accounting compliance activities, including tax reporting, sales tax exemptions, 1099 reporting, and preparation of financial statements.
- Assist in developing internal controls, accounting policies, and process documentation.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting initiatives.
- Participate in the implementation and optimization of cloud-based finance and accounting systems.
- Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and support monthly and annual close activities.
- Assist clients throughout external audit processes.
- Support SEC reporting, including the design of reporting processes, restatement assistance, and preparation of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K.
- Support financial planning and analysis through budgeting, forecasting, and data analytics.
- Prepare and review monthly internal financial reporting packages.
- Support regulatory reporting requirements.
- Collaborate with business units outside of accounting to improve financial operations.
- Support clients in leveraging AI and automation to streamline close processes, improve forecasting, and enhance data-driven decision making.
- Assist with ERP implementations, finance transformation initiatives, and financial system integrations during acquisitions.
- Support implementation of new accounting standards and accounting policies.
- 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 the successful execution of project workstreams while meeting client expectations and project timelines.
- 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.
Financial Reporting
Operational Accounting & Transformation
Client Delivery
What You'll Bring:
- 3+ years of experience working with companies in one or more of the following areas: operational accounting, financial reporting, implementing accounting policies, finance transformation, or complex accounting transactions.
- 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 proactively.
- Experience supporting financial reporting, operational accounting, and accounting process improvements.
- Experience supporting transaction-related accounting activities, including mergers and acquisitions, carve-outs, divestitures, or IPO readiness is preferred but not required.
- Hands-on experience or exposure to ERP systems and reporting tools such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, QuickBooks, Workiva, DFIN, Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, Snowflake, SQL, or Python.
- Demonstrated ability to leverage AI and automation tools to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Professionalism and discretion when interacting with executives and clients.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality client service.
- 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.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA or CA certification preferred.
- Experience supporting transactions related to mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, carve-outs, spin-offs, or IPOs is preferred but not required.