Baker Tilly

Director, Accounting and Financial Advisory Services

Baker Tilly$215K — $409K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field; Master's preferred.
  • CPA required; CFA or other certifications are a plus.
  • 10+ years of experience in accounting advisory, preferably with Big 4 or top-tier consulting firms.
  • Proven experience leading complex engagements and managing senior client relationships.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and deliver impactful solutions in a fast-paced environment.
  • Attention to detail with a commitment to quality and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a senior advisor to clients with technical expertise in accounting.
  • Lead advisory engagements on topics like consolidations, revenue recognition, and more.
  • Advise clients on accounting policy development and financial restatements.
  • Build relationships with CFOs, Controllers, and Audit Committees.
  • Drive thought leadership on evolving FASB and SEC guidance.
  • Keep updated on regulatory developments and emerging technologies in financial reporting.
  • Mentor high-performing teams and foster innovation and technical excellence.

Benefits

  • Chance to lead a high-impact advisory practice in a growing field.
  • Opportunity to influence the future of financial reporting.
  • Collaborative environment with innovative clients across sectors.
  • Flexible work environment and competitive compensation.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and highly experienced 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, reporting and transaction-related matters. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory frameworks, and will serve as a trusted advisor to CFOs and finance leaders navigating accounting complexities, transactions, and emerging financial technologies.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Serve as a senior advisor to clients with deep technical expertise
  • 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)
    • Complex financial instruments and other non-routine transactions
  • Advise on accounting policy development, restatements, and remediation of material weaknesses
  • 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, 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
  • 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 required, CFA or other relevant certifications a plus
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in accounting advisory, Big 4 or top-tier consulting preferred
  • 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.


Why Join Us:
  • Lead a rapidly growing, high impact advisory practice
  • Influence the future of financial reporting
  • Collaborate with innovative clients across traditional and emerging sectors
  • Competitive compensation and flexible work environment


"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."

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