Offer summary

Qualifications:

9+ years of experience in professional services, with at least 5 years leading NetSuite implementations., Strong background in cost accounting and inventory operations., Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required., NetSuite Suite Foundation, Administrator or ERP Consultant Certification is preferred..

Key responsabilities:

Serve clients in the 'Office of the CFO' at private equity portfolio companies, focusing on manufacturing and distribution.

Lead cross-functional project teams and act as a NetSuite Subject Matter Expert.

Mentor junior team members and provide ongoing feedback and performance reviews.

Participate in business development activities to market services to prospective clients.

Job description

By joining our rapidly growing Private Equity 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.

In today’s competitive deal market, Private Equity is increasingly turning to operational enhancements as a driver for value creation in their investment portfolio. It is essential for Private Equity funds to have a portfolio support team, either internally or externally, to guide CFOs as they build a scalable accounting and finance function that supports the investment thesis. We are experienced operators, who serve as an extension of leading Private Equity sponsors to drive meaningful and sustainable operational changes across their portfolios.

What You'll Do:

Serve clients across the "Office of the CFO" at private equity portfolio companies specializing in manufacturing and distribution by evaluating current practices and providing recommendations to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting, finance, and operations functions

Provide expert advice and guidance to private equity-owned portfolio companies on inventory management strategies, operational efficiency, and financial performance

Act as a NetSuite Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing strategic guidance to both project teams and clients

Lead cross-functional project teams, including NetSuite consultants, Private Equity consultant, and client stakeholders, to achieve project goals

Help companies develop and operationalize US-GAAP compliant inventory accounting policies including appropriate capitalization thresholds, reserve methodology, and best-in-class month-end close procedures

Work with your project team to design, implement, and optimize standard NetSuite to help management teams better understand product level profitability

Develop and maintain relationships with portfolio company representatives and Private Equity sponsors, collaborating with CrossCountry team members to scope, clarify, and deliver excellent client service

Actively participate in business development opportunities and market a full range of services to prospective clients including using existing relationships to generate new opportunities

Mentor team members by coaching colleagues, providing regular ongoing feedback and annual performance reviews, and helping project teams resolve multi-faceted issues

Regularly meet with team members to prioritize tasks, monitor progress, and assess the need for additional resources

Guide customers through the change management process, providing resources and strategies to ensure a smooth and effective transition

Proactively identify and address project risks and issues, implementing effective mitigation strategies

What You'll Bring:

9+ years of experience in professional services with at least 5 years of experience leading and managing NetSuite implementations, NetSuite assessments, and NetSuite related roadmap

Proven ability to efficiently manage multiple projects, schedules, and tasks concurrently, ensuring timely delivery and optimal results

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in both inventory operations and accounting, with an understanding of plant controllership responsibilities. This role requires a strategic thinker with the ability to drive improvements and optimize performance across manufacturing and distribution operations

Strong background in cost accounting, including standard costing, activity-based costing, and complex reporting requirements

Strong experience with strategizing integration between NetSuite and other business application systems and data warehouse

Manufacturing/distribution industry experience

Consistent success in building and developing strong client relationships

Experience conversing with Controller group and accounting team, including fluent knowledge of the main elements and drivers of income statement, balance sheet and statement of cash flow

Experience mentoring and developing junior team members and helping project teams resolve multi-faceted issues

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

NetSuite Suite Foundation, Administrator or ERP Consultant Certification or equivalent experience preferred

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