Director, Accounting and Financial Advisory Services

Overview

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards.

Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards.

Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion.

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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.

• 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

• 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…