Consulting Director, Accounting Advisory

Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them.

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Aprio is seeking a Consulting Director to join our Accounting Advisory practice and deliver strategic financial solutions to clients navigating complex business environments. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to CFO organizations, leading high-impact engagements across audit readiness, technical accounting, ERP transformation, M&A, and more. You will drive client relationship management and project delivery while leading and developing a team of accomplished accounting and finance professionals.

This is a key leadership opportunity for an entrepreneurial professional who thrives on exceeding client expectations and contributing to the growth of a high-performing, nationally recognized firm.

• Opportunity to serve as a strategic advisor to CFO organizations across diverse industries and business environments
• Leadership of complex, high-visibility client engagements with executive-level exposure
• Broad practice area experience spanning SOX compliance, M&A, ERP integration, technical accounting, and IPO advisory
• A platform for career growth within a fast-expanding professional services firm
• Ability to mentor and develop a team of experienced accounting and finance professionals

• Lead client engagements across multiple service areas including Audit Readiness/SOX Compliance, M&A/Due Diligence, ERP Integration and Optimization, Technical Accounting, SEC Reporting, Core Accounting, and Pre/Post-IPO planning and support
• Partner with CFO organizations to deliver strategic financial leadership, solutions, and measurable results
• Manage client relationships with a sustained focus on quality delivery, satisfaction, and exceeding expectations
• Lead and develop high-performing consulting teams across concurrent client engagements
• Collaborate with clients to define and drive strategic direction, including cross-functional team leadership
• Apply deep technical accounting expertise, including U.S. GAAP and FASB standards, to solve complex client challenges
• Contribute to firm growth through business development, client expansion, and entrepreneurial engagement

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in public accounting and industry
• Corporate accounting and/or finance experience at a large public or private corporation
• Demonstrated expertise in period-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, variance analysis, financial statement preparation, technical accounting, GL management, and audit readiness
• Experience managing SOX engagements and maintaining direct relationships with external auditors
• Proven track record leading one or more teams with accounting operations responsibilities
• Familiarity with overall business operations and experience leading multiple cross-functional teams
• Strong proficiency in U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) rules and standards
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, Net Suite, Dynamics, D365, People Soft, Lawson, Hyperion, One Stream, or BPC
• Strong computer skills; advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency (macros, pivot tables) preferred
• Demonstrated career progression and job stability
• Preferred: Experience with ERP system integration, process improvement initiatives, M&A transactions, and/or SOX program development

$180,000 - $215,000 a year

The salary range for this opportunity is stated above. As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of the range, and in certain circumstances, may wind up being outside of the listed salary range.

The application window is anticipated to close on December 8th, 2026 and may be extended as needed.

Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative…