CrossCountry Consulting

Senior Consultant - Accounting Advisory (Financial Services)

CrossCountry Consulting$75K — $110K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in fund accounting or financial reporting for financial services clients or within a fund's finance function.
  • Professional services background (public accounting, advisory, or consulting).
  • Proficiency in finance and fund accounting systems like Oracle, NetSuite, or SAP.
  • Strong professionalism in client and executive interactions.
  • In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS accounting standards.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • CPA or CA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Perform daily, monthly, and quarterly NAV calculations and reconciliations for investment funds.
  • Maintain financial records, including journal entries and financial statement preparation.
  • Analyze portfolio activity and fund performance for financial reporting.
  • Process fund transactions and collaborate with investment managers to resolve discrepancies.
  • Partner with CFOs to identify optimization and operational improvement opportunities.
  • Prepare financial statements and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
  • Communicate project findings and recommendations effectively with clients and teams.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare options including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching.
  • Generous parental and maternity leave policies.
  • Technology stipends and wellness reimbursement programs.
  • Support for both professional growth and personal well-being.
Full Job Description
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 Toronto, 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 $75,000 - $110,000 per year + 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/.

About CrossCountry Consulting

CrossCountry Consulting is a management consulting firm that provides advisory services to clients in various industries, including financial services, healthcare, and technology. The company was founded in 2011 by Dave Kay and Evan Farren. CrossCountry Consulting offers a range of services, including finance transformation, risk and compliance, and technology solutions. The company is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
Learn more about CrossCountry Consulting
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
2011
5 Year Trend
+50%
Revenue
$50 million

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