Job Description#LI-CR2 #LI-Hybrid
ResponsibilitiesThe 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.
Essential Functions and Primary Duties- 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.
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
QualificationsMinimum 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
