Associate Director - Finance Transformation (NY)

Responsibilities:

• Helps to identify, assess, and analyze business challenges within the Finance and Accounting organization requiring in-depth evaluation of variable factors
• Reviews clients’ current close documentation and engages the close team, defines future state process, and advises on best practices for close management
• Contributes knowledge and best practices of key accounting related business processes (e.g., Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Financial Close, etc.)
• Opportunities to support various Business Transformation projects including (but not limited to): system strategy and selection, process or finance improvement and optimization, operations performance improvement, change management, program or project management, data analytics, business analysis
• Holds team accountable and drives change through effective project management
• Assesses and escalates project issues, risks, or conflicts to leadership and suggests resolutions
• Proactively partners with CrossCountry Consulting’s leadership team on internal projects, including but not limited to the following: sales/marketing initiatives, recruiting, training, and organizational development
• Assists with integrations and identifying efficiencies between the client’s accounting systems and other tools.
• Optimization of client’s use of leading close management process and tools

Ideal Skills & Qualifications:

• 10+ years’ experience previously working in a professional services firm or related experience working in a corporate accounting role.
• Finance or accounting background with knowledge of General Ledger and Sub-ledger concepts preferred (e.g., Chart of Accounts, Journal Entries, Intercompany transfers and allocations, AP, AR, trial balance data, General Ledger, Procurement, and Asset Management)
• Experience developing and formatting data to meet export/import requirements as defined by system rules
• Excellent communication skills required – must develop, implement, and maintain sources of project information, communicating appropriate information to client as well as other team members
• Additional experience in one or more of the following areas: accounting (e.g., financial reporting, operational accounting, accounting policy, transactions, etc.), business transformation (e.g., process optimization, finance transformation, change management, operations and performance improvement, project management, etc.)
• Experience using a Financial System and/or designing and facilitating setup and configuration of one or more modules (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Procurement, Expenses)
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to foster an environment of collaboration and excellence
• Creativity, confidence, and flexibility
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to think from a “big picture” perspective
• Demonstrated track record of establishing credibility both internally and externally
• Passionate about building, developing, motivating, and leading others
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to think from a “big picture” perspective
• Creativity, confidence, and flexibility
• High energy, enthusiasm, and an entrepreneurial spirit

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Accounting, Business, Finance, Information Systems, Information Technology, or other technical discipline
• CPA preferred, or CPA eligible