Director | Accounting Advisory Services

About the Role

The FAAS Director leads client service engagements involving complex accounting, financial reporting, SEC reporting, transaction support, and accounting transformation initiatives. The Director serves as a trusted advisor to CFOs, Chief Accounting Officers, Controllers, Audit Committees, and venture capital and private equity-backed companies while managing client relationships, developing staff, and contributing to practice growth.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and performs day-to-day activities in support of consulting and technical accounting advisory projects including interaction with client personnel, other team members
• Advise clients on complex U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting matters
• Prepare and review technical accounting memoranda
• Assist with implementation of new accounting standards
• Advise on revenue recognition, leases, stock compensation, debt/equity transactions, business combinations, impairment, consolidation matters and other technical GAAP areas
• Support mergers and acquisitions, purchase accounting, and divestitures
• Assist clients with IPO readiness and public company reporting
• Review registration statements, Forms 10-K, 10-Q, S-1, and related disclosures
• Lead multiple engagement teams and oversee project execution
• Maintain executive-level client relationships
• Identify opportunities to expand services and enhance client value
• Participate in proposal development and business development activities
• Build referral relationships with private equity firms, attorneys, bankers, and audit partners
• Assist in developing new service offerings and thought leadership
• Mentor all levels of team personnel such as Senior Managers, Managers and Consultants
• Participate in recruiting, performance management, and career development initiatives
• Promote technical excellence and quality control

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 8 years of experience in related field
• 6 years supervisory experience
• Must have and preserve required licenses
• Ability to manage deadlines, work on multiple assignments and prioritize each assignment as necessary
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
• Proficient use of applicable technology
• Must be able to travel based on client and business needs

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in related field
• 10+ years supervisory experience
• Graduate or specialty degree preferred
• Strong technical accounting, finance, and SEC disclosure skills
• Ability to manage multiple workflows simultaneously while managing time and budget
• Prior experience managing teams and the development of others