Managing Director - CFO Accounting Advisory

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic and highly experienced Managing Director to lead and expand our Financial Advisory Services (FAS) within the Office of the CFO Accounting Advisory practice. This role will specialize in advising clients on complex technical accounting matters and financial instruments, with a strong emphasis on financial services, digital assets, and fintech sectors.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior advisor to clients with deep technical expertise in financial instruments, derivatives, securitizations, digital assets and complex accounting issues
• Lead and deliver advisory engagements on complex accounting topics including: Consolidations (ASC 810), Revenue Recognition (ASC 606), Leases (ASC 842), Business Combinations (ASC 805), Impairments (ASC 350/360), Share-based payments (ASC 718)
• Advise clients on classification, measurement, and disclosure of financial instruments under ASC 815, ASC 825, and IFRS 9
• Lead and deliver advisory engagements involving: Derivatives and hedge accounting, Fair value measurements (ASC 820), Structured products, securitizations, and loan accounting, CECL implementation and modeling (ASC 826)
• Advise on accounting policy development, restatements, and remediation of material weaknesses
• Build and grow client relationships with financial institutions, fintech’s, asset managers, and exchanges
• Build and maintain strong relationships with CFOs, Controllers, and Audit Committees
• Drive thought leadership in emerging accounting topics, including evolving FASB and SEC guidance
• Stay abreast of regulatory developments (SEC, FASB, IASB, Basel III, etc.) and emerging technologies impacting financial reporting
• Lead, mentor, and grow high-performing teams; foster a culture of innovation and technical excellence
• Support business development, proposals, and go-to-market strategies for financial services and technical accounting services
• Collaborate cross-functionally with tax, risk, valuation, managed services, and technology teams to deliver end-to-end solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a specialized field such as accounting, business, finance or related field – Master’s degree preferred
• CPA preferred, CFA or other relevant certifications a plus
• 15+ years of relevant experience in financial services and/or technical accounting advisory, Big 4 or top-tier consulting preferred
• Industry experience in financial services (banking, capital markets, asset management, or insurance), digital assets, private equity, or fintech
• Deep expertise in financial instruments and financial services accounting
• Proven track record of leading complex engagements and managing senior client relationships
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver high-impact solutions in fast paced environments
• Attention to detail along with a commitment to quality and confidentiality
• Ability to work extended hours including evenings and weekends, as well as the ability to travel overnight, as necessary

Pay

The compensation range for this role is $215,950 to $409,420. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.