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Director - Private Equity Advisory

extra holidays

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Experience:

Expert & Leadership (>10 years)

Work from:

United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

10+ years of client-facing experience at a top-tier public accounting or consulting firm, preferably Big Four, Experience working with Private Equity and in-depth knowledge of US GAAP/IFR standards, Proven track record as a change agent and ability to advise on complex accounting issues, CPA or CA certified with MBA, MSF, or MSA degree desired.

Key responsabilities:

Lead C-level relationships at portfolio companies, provide guidance to sponsors, and oversee financial reporting and planning
Assist in post-closing initiatives and cash flow modeling, contribute to advancements in the firm, assist project teams
Expand client network, generate leads, mentor consultants, and participate in firm initiatives

CrossCountry Consulting SME https://www.crosscountry-consulting.com/

501 - 1000 Employees

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Job description

CrossCountry Consulting’s Private Equity practice is an exciting opportunity to make an impact not only with our clients but within our firm. At CrossCountry Consulting we strive to provide a better experience for our premier PE-backed clients and our team. If you enjoy providing expertise in the fast-paced world of PE, this is a unique opportunity to become part of our growing, collaborative, energetic and entrepreneurial team!

Responsibilities

Own C-level relationships at portfolio companies and Private Equity sponsors while working with CrossCountry team members to scope, clarify, and deliver superior client service with a focus on adding investment value
Liaise with buy-side due diligence teams (M&A, outside counsel) as appropriate to ensure smooth transition to post-closing period
Provide insightful guidance to Sponsors and Portfolio Companies including identifying KPI's to determine what raw data to synthesize into financial reporting packages
Creating financial plans including developing reliable budgeting processes for Portfolio Companies
Overseeing 13-week cash flow modeling and providing guidance
Assist with various complex PE driven initiatives, including post-closing net working capital settlement, purchase accounting, accounting method changes (cash to accrual)
Provide guidance and leadership for financial reporting including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flow
Knowledge of financial systems including ERP consolidation
Serve clients within the “Office of the CFO” of private equity portfolio companies through finance function performance assessments and creating a framework to improve finance function effectiveness
Provide leadership over client finance and/or accounting functions to include: accounting and operational process improvements, consolidation and reporting, financial reporting preparation, board and management reporting, and system strategy/selection (if needed)
Understand key industry/technical developments and trends and articulate how clients will be affected
Expand relationships within client organizations
Show the ability to generate leads from a network outside of existing client work
Responsible for project team(s) technical and functional development and performance management
Perform as a role model, supervisor, coach, and mentor to Managing Consultants, Senior Consultants and Consultants both on projects and within coaching families. This includes being a champion for the firm in our community, within the market, with recruits, and with employees to attract and retain our people.
Participate in advancing the firm through committees and internal initiatives such as recruiting, business development, marketing, and knowledge sharing
Willingness to travel up to 40% #LI-CC1

Ideal Skills and Qualifications

10+ years of experience working in a client facing role at a top-tier public accounting firm and/or consulting firm
Experience at a Big Four or equivalent firm. This background is a critical differentiator among interested candidates
Experience working with Private Equity, with an understanding of the unique requirements of the Private Equity consulting environment
In depth knowledge of accounting standards (US GAAP and/or IFRS) and the ability to advise/research complex technical accounting and transaction issues
Proven track record as an influential change agent, championing, organizing and successfully and efficiently executing new ideas and initiatives
Confident and self-aware. Ability to use appropriate communication style for various levels across the organization
Strong bias for thoughtful action, highly relationship-oriented, accomplishes work with, and through, others via purposeful collaboration
Mentorship and people development capabilities
Effective verbal and written communication skills including comfort with executive audiences
Excellent strategic planning and operational deployment skills; able to translate vision and strategy into clear efficient successes with a strong attention to detail
Critical thinking skills with the ability to identify and solve complex problems
Ability to advance numerous projects in parallel through thoughtful project management and provide strategic direction to team members
Creativity, confidence, and flexibility
High energy, enthusiasm and an entrepreneurial spirit
Great sense of humor!

Required Certifications

CPA or CA

Education Desired

MBA, MSF, or MSA

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CrossCountry Consulting provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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.