Senior Consultant - Accounting Advisory… at CrossCountry… · New York

From the beginning, our goal was to establish an advisory firm that stands apart from the rest – one that is grounded in our Core Values and dedicated to creating a positive experience not just for our clients, but for our people too. We firmly believe in the strength of collaboration, enthusiasm, generosity, and perseverance as the driving forces behind our success. With advisory solutions spanning accounting and risk, technology-enabled transformation, and transactions, we partner with our clients to solve today’s challenges and deliver present and future value.

Our commitment to our people has earned us numerous awards including Inc5000's Fastest Growing Companies and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work. Explore what our employees have to say about our unique culture by clicking here.

By joining our rapidly growing Accounting Advisory practice you will serve as a trusted partner to our clients. You’ll bring your first-hand experience, unique perspectives, and functional knowledge to deliver tailored integrated solutions that solve today's challenges and set the foundation for future success. With support from experienced leaders and a dedicated coach, you will join a collaborative community that invites you to contribute beyond the scope of client delivery.

In this role, you'll collaborate with financial services companies, demonstrating your expertise in providing transformative solutions. At CrossCountry Consulting, we're dedicated to delivering a better experience for our premier commercial clients and our team, fostering a culture of diversity, innovation, and growth.

What You'll Do:

• Perform daily, monthly, and quarterly NAV calculations and reconciliations for investment funds, ensuring accuracy across complex structures, asset classes, and fair market valuations.
• Maintain accurate financial records, including journal entries, general ledger activity, and preparation of financial statements, footnotes, and cash flow reports in compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
• Analyze portfolio activity, income allocations, expense accruals, and fund performance to support timely financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders, including audits and regulatory filings.
• Process fund transactions (trade processing, fee payments, cash reconciliations) and collaborate with investment managers, custodians, and administrators to resolve discrepancies while identifying opportunities to streamline fund accounting workflows.
• Partner with CFOs and finance leaders to identify and implement opportunities for process optimization, operational improvements, and enhanced efficiency across the finance function, including the monthly close process and ERP/cloud finance system enhancements.
• Prepare and review monthly/quarterly financial statements, SEC disclosures, internal reporting packs, cash flow statements, and regulatory filings while ensuring compliance with new and existing accounting standards.
• Perform operational accounting activities such as reconciliations, roll-forwards, flux analysis, and remediation of process gaps to support continuous improvement within the finance and accounting functions.
• Communicate effectively with clients and cross-functional teams to convey project findings, updates, and recommendations, collaborating to address business challenges with innovative solutions.

What You'll Bring:

• 3+ years of experience advising financial services clients on fund accounting, financial reporting, and operational processes; OR 3+ years of direct experience within a fund’s finance function, supporting NAV calculations, period-end close, and investor reporting activities.
• Prior experience in professional services (public accounting, advisory firm or management consulting firm).
• Hands-on experience with finance and fund accounting systems (e.g., Oracle, NetSuite, Investran, Geneva, SAP).
• Professionalism and discretion when interacting with executives and clients.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting standards (U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA or CA certification preferred
• Willingness to travel up to 30%. Travel varies based on client preferences

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For applicants located in New York, CrossCountry Consulting is required to include an estimate of the compensation range for this role. The following range takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to, skills, experience, education, licenses, certifications, business needs, and internal equity. An estimate of the current range is $70,000 - $151,000 + annual bonus + additional benefits.

Benefits Summary

The CrossCountry total rewards package includes comprehensive healthcare options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; and a 401(k) with company matching. Additionally, employees can take advantage of generous parental and maternity leave policies, technology stipends, and wellness reimbursement programs, all designed to support both professional growth and personal well-being. For detailed information about benefits at CrossCountry, please visit our dedicated benefits site: https://www.crosscountry-consulting.com/careers/benefits/.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

CrossCountry provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and believes that respect and fair treatment are critical to creating a productive and inclusive workplace.

As an equal opportunity employer, CrossCountry is fully committed to comply with all federal, state, and local laws and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetics, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression or any other protected characteristic. The company also complies with pay transparency and labor laws applicable to all terms and conditions of employment.