Director - Accounting Advisory (BOS)

• Assist with complex transactions, technical accounting standard and policy implementations, financial reporting, and operational accounting
• Conduct IPO-readiness assessments and assist clients in preparation for going public (S-1)
• Advise on complex accounting policy in all areas of US GAAP and/or IFRS, including consolidation (analyzing VIEs and determining Primary Beneficiaries), derivatives, revenue recognition, lease accounting, business combinations, impairment, troubled debt structuring, bad debt and loan loss methodologies, foreign currency accounting, and others
• Transformation of finance and/or accounting functions to include: accounting process improvements, operational process improvements, integration support, target op model decision and RBA/Data Analytics

• Managing client accounts, projects, and engagements, including: work plans, staffing, deadlines, fee negotiations and budgets throughout all lifecycle phases, to include strategy, goal-setting, deliverables, and maintaining an integrated project plan
• Developing and managing client relationships by understanding their business, listening to their needs, and ensuring responsive service and exceptional quality
• Managing teams and individuals by tracking and directing performance against objectives, creating an atmosphere of trust and collaboration, modeling leadership behaviors and encouraging continuous improvement and innovation
• Developing timely resolutions to issues, risks, and project team conflicts
• Generating new and add-on business opportunities, developing delivery methodologies and new service offerings, and coaching and developing team members
• Providing input on strategic direction

Ideal Skills and Qualifications

• 12+ years of related management consulting experience or a combination of consulting and industry experience
• In depth knowledge of accounting standards (US GAAP and/or IFRS) and the ability to advise/research complex technical accounting and transaction issues
• Big Four or equivalent consulting experience. This background is a critical differentiator among interested candidates.
• Business acumen with a strong understanding of accounting and business processes
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to foster an environment of collaboration and excellence
• Consistent success in building and developing strong client relationships
• Ability to work with client management and stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes
• Mentorship and people development capabilities
• Effective verbal and written communication skills including comfort with executive audiences
• 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
• Great sense of humor!
  

• CPA or CA