Senior Director, CPA, SEC Accounting & Advisory Services | Forensic and Litigation Consulting

<strong>Who We Are<br><br></strong>FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.<br><br>At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.<br><br>Are you ready to make your impact?<br><br><strong>About The Role<br><br></strong>We are involved in complex technical accounting, financial reporting, and compliance issues, and provide support for IPO readiness, M&A accounting, and the application of US GAAP and IFRS accounting standards. In this role, you will join a team of experienced accounting and regulatory professionals, including former SEC, FASB, and PCAOB officials, and apply your deep technical expertise to complex business transactions.<br><br><strong>What You'll Do<br><br></strong>As an SEC & Accounting Advisory Senior Director, you will supervise the day-to-day activities of engagements including interactions with client personnel, audit and advisory professionals, and other groups within FTI. Your responsibilities will include:<br><br><ul><li>Strengthen client relationships and generate additional client service opportunities through high quality deliverables and timely execution of projects</li><li>Supervise, coach and mentor staff. Build and communicate FTI’s culture and code of conduct</li><li>Assist clients with the accounting and financial reporting impacts of significant events or complex transactions such as new customer arrangements, mergers and acquisitions, financing events, discontinued operations, and stock-based compensation arrangements</li><li>Assist clients in complex investigative issues including unstructured data review, interviews and analysis</li><li>Perform research and analysis, and document conclusions in technical accounting areas</li><li>Prepare financial reporting deliverables in connection with an IPO</li><li>Assist clients in communicating with the SEC and in complying with SEC reporting requirements including 10-Ks and 10-Qs, Regulation S-X Rule 3-05 and 3-09 financial statements and Article 11 pro forma financial information</li><li>Remediate internal control deficiencies including design, implementation and testing</li><li>Prepare support and disclosures for complex restatements of previously issued financial statements<br><br></li></ul><strong>How You'll Grow<br><br></strong>We are in the process of expanding FTI’s SEC & Accounting Advisory group and are seeking individuals with a desire to deepen their technical accounting expertise in a high-growth environment with a team of leading experts by your side. Our clients are facing complex technical accounting and financial reporting challenges driven by transactions, regulatory inquiries or potential errors in prior-period financial statements. As an SEC & Accounting Advisory Senior Director, you will work with professionals with deep accounting expertise, many of them former SEC and FASB professionals, and Big 4 partners. In addition, we often supplement our teams with experienced professionals from other FTI practices such as Technology, Data and Analytics and Dispute Advisory Services.<br><br><strong>Basic Qualifications<br><br></strong><strong>What You Will Need To Succeed<br><br></strong><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis in accounting</li><li>6+ years of public accounting or equivalent experience;</li><li>2+ years of experience in supervising teams</li><li>Certified Public Accountant or foreign equivalent</li><li>Strong and up-to-date knowledge of U.S. GAAP accounting standards and SEC requirements</li><li>Ability to travel up to 30% based on client needs</li><li>Experience at a Big 4 or other national accounting firm with refined presentation skills, an ability to explain complex issues simply and succinctly and deliver results to various project constituents</li><li>Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; this position does not provide visa sponsorship<br><br></li></ul><strong>Preferred Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li>4+ years of public accounting working with public companies</li><li>1+ years of rotation within the National Office at public accounting firm</li><li>Experience with Revenue Recognition</li><li>Knowledge of systems and experience prompting technology tools in discharging daily responsibilities<br><br></li></ul><em><strong>FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.<br><br></strong></em><strong>Compensation<br><br></strong>Minimum Pay: $119,500<br><br>Maximum Pay: $329,500<br><br><em><strong>Compensation Disclosure: </strong>The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.<br><br></em>

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