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Our rapidly growing New York Business Transformation practice partners with high-growth and pre-IPO companies to deliver practical, scalable solutions. As a Managing Director, you’ll combine your finance transformation expertise, client service leadership, and business development acumen to lead engagements, grow relationships, and shape the future of our practice.
Client Delivery:
Serve as a trusted advisor to CFOs and finance leaders at fast-growing and pre-IPO organizations.
Lead finance transformation initiatives, including:
Process redesign and operational improvements across accounting and finance functions.
System strategy, selection, and integration for ERP and related tools.
Financial close optimization, reporting enhancements, and automation.
Advise on best practices for core finance processes: order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, record-to-report, FP&A, and internal controls.
Support clients through complex transactions (integrations, carve-outs, IPO readiness).
Deliver scalable solutions that enable growth and investor readiness.
Contribute to developing and implementing firm-approved, AI-enabled solutions for clients, in accordance with company policies on data protection, intellectual property, and professional standards.
Stay informed about emerging AI tools and techniques and collaborate with firm leadership to identify compliant opportunities to enhance client solutions and internal processes.
Business Development:
Drive new client acquisition and expand relationships with high-growth and pre-IPO companies.
Act as a market-facing leader, leveraging industry expertise to generate opportunities.
Collaborate with leadership to develop go-to-market strategies and sector-specific offerings.
Represent the firm through thought leadership, panels, and networking.
Leadership:
Account Management: Maintain strong client relationships and ensure engagement success.
Team Development: Coach and mentor junior team members; foster a collaborative culture.
Recruiting & Retention: Attract and retain top talent for a growing practice.
What You'll Bring:
15+ years in finance transformation and operational improvement, with experience in high-growth and pre-IPO environments.
Proven hands-on finance transformation and strong ability to deliver client excellence while driving growth and market leadership and expertise in pre-IPO readiness environments.
Prior experience as a Controller or equivalent in commercial/non-financial services firms is a plus.
Background in professional services (public accounting or advisory).
Expertise in:
Finance Operating Model design, Close Management, Financial Reporting, Integrations, IPO readiness, and Internal Controls.
ERP systems (Workday, Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, Intacct) and tools supporting FP&A, close automation, and consolidation.
Proven ability to deliver client solutions while driving business development.
Comfort with AI: Demonstrated ability to responsibly explore and adopt firm-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation.
Continuous Learning Mindset: Openness to learning and applying emerging technologies including AI and automation in alignment with firm policies and client standards
Exceptional executive presence and emotional intelligence, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Familiarity with agile delivery methodologies and design thinking principles.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
At least one certification: CPA, CISA, CFE, PMP.
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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 $230,000 - $470,000 per year + annual bonus + equity.
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.
