What You'll Do:Serve clients across the "Office of the CFO" at private equity portfolio companies specializing in manufacturing and distribution by evaluating current practices and providing recommendations to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting, finance, and operations functions.Provide expert advice and guidance to private equity-owned portfolio companies on inventory management strategies, operational efficiency, and financial performance.Help companies develop and operationalize US-GAAP compliant inventory accounting policies including appropriate capitalization thresholds, reserve methodology, and best-in-class month-end close procedures.Work with your project team to design, implement, and optimize standard costing systems to help management teams better understand product level profitability.Develop and implement frameworks for budgeting, cost control, and performance evaluation by comparing actual costs to standard costs, identifying variances, and advising on corrective actions to enhance efficiency and profitability.Develop and maintain relationships with portfolio company representatives and Private Equity sponsors, collaborating with CrossCountry team members to scope, clarify, and deliver excellent client service.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.Actively participate in business development opportunities and market a full range of services to prospective clients including using existing relationships to generate new opportunities.Mentor team members by coaching colleagues, providing regular ongoing feedback and annual performance reviews, and helping project teams resolve multi-faceted issues.What You'll Bring:The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in both inventory operations and accounting, with a deep understanding of plant controllership responsibilities. This role requires a strategic thinker with the ability to drive improvements and optimize performance across manufacturing and distribution operations.Strong background in cost accounting, including standard costing, activity-based costing, and variance analysis.Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems commonly used in manufacturing, such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics is a plus, but not required.9+ years of experience in FP&A preferably in a Private Equity backed companyManufacturing / distribution industry experienceConsistent success in building and developing strong client relationshipsExperience conversing with Controller group and accounting team, including fluent knowledge of the main elements and drivers of income statement, balance sheet and statement of cash flowAdvanced expertise of Microsoft Excel (e.g., macros, pivot tables, etc.) and PowerPointKnowledge of data analytics and related tools (e.g., Tableau, Alteryx, SQL) a plus, but not requiredComfort 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.Experience mentoring and developing junior team members and helping project teams resolve multi-faceted issuesBachelor's degree in accounting or financeWillingness to travel up to 30%; travel varies based on client preferencesBenefits SummaryThe 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. The company also complies with pay transparency and labor laws applicable to all terms and conditions of employment.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
