CrossCountry Consulting
Associate Director – Accounting Advisory (Operational Accounting/Controller)
$124K–$260K
San Diego, CA · Hybrid · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 27, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years; includes 2+ years of hands-on Controllership experience. Role also asks for a professional-services foundation in public accounting, an advisory firm, or management consulting.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
About the job
Leads accounting advisory engagements, delivering close, financial reporting, and operational improvements while managing client relationships, teams, and business development.
What you'll do
- Lead client work on accounting close, controllership, financial reporting, compliance, and external audit processes.
- Advise on finance-system integration and using AI and automation to improve accounting, forecasting, and decision-making.
- Lead and mentor project teams, build client relationships, and contribute to business development.
What they ask for
- 8+ years spanning advisory and controllership roles, with a strong professional-services foundation.
- 2+ years of hands-on Controllership experience in emerging-growth middle-market organizations and/or PE-backed portfolio companies.
- Hands-on experience or significant exposure to ERP systems and tools such as NetSuite, Sage, MS Dynamics, QuickBooks, Workiva, DFIN, Tableau, PowerBI, Alteryx, Snowflake, SQL, or Python.
- Ability to leverage AI and automation to optimize accounting processes, enhance reporting accuracy, and drive operational efficiency.
Nice to have
- Software SaaS, Healthcare, or broad B2B industry exposure.
- CPA or CA certification.
Pay
$124,500 - $260,000 per year (base salary) + annual bonus + additional benefits; bonus amount not stated.
Tools
NetSuite, Sage, MS Dynamics, QuickBooks, Workiva, DFIN, Tableau, PowerBI
AI focus
Advise clients on applying AI and automation to streamline close processes, improve forecasting, enhance data-driven decision-making, and optimize accounting operations.
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