Director, Accounting Advisory

Our Accounting Advisory Services practice undertakes a wide range of engagements supporting and assisting our clients with complex accounting matters, the related commercial implications and the practical development & implementation of solutions. Our clients include public and private businesses, banks, private equity houses and law firms.

Our team of seasoned professionals has extensive experience supporting clients through regulatory & reporting matters, transactions & restructures, new accounting standards & restatements, accounting policy & control development, audit readiness & remediation.

As a Director (5 - 8 years exp), you will execute and complete client engagements, with responsibility for conducting accounting and financial analysis, and presenting your findings in a written form.

You will have day-to-day management responsibilities across relevant workstreams assisted by and supervising the work of junior team members.

You will work directly with senior members of the team who will support and guide you at critical points throughout the engagement. Your professional development will be enhanced through internal and external training, on-the-job coaching and mentoring.

You will develop a strong knowledge of the accounting advisory process, especially with regard to application of accounting standards, problem definition and solution development, complex stakeholder management and communication, helping clients balance commercial – and often competing – objectives.

What You’ll Do

Help analyse the matter at hand, develop problem definition and design solutions considering reporting, compliance and commercial objectives

Apply detailed knowledge of IFRS and other relevant accounting pronouncements

Review contracts and other information received and identify further information required to complete the analysis

Analyse and interpret highly complex information, including accounting, financial and other business records

Draft client reports and presentations that detail project scope, methodology and findings

Day-to-day contact with clients

Develop project planning and management skills

Supervise the work of junior staff and provide coaching to junior team members

Develop client relationships through execution and begin to develop a broader professional network

Assist senior team members with new business development activities

How You’ll Grow

Be part of a global team of experts across multiple disciplines

Opportunity to work for a leading international consulting firm

Small client teams which will enable you to get more closely involved with pitches and often have direct access to our key decision-makers, both internal and external

Dynamic and entrepreneurial team, with real opportunity to grow and improve the team

Regular industry-based training sessions to enhance your professional development

Support from experienced senior members of the team to discuss current projects, brainstorm ideas to solve complex problems and provide general advice around our systems and processes

What You Will Need to Succeed

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related disciplines

CA, CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification

Professional accounting experience, including experience such as audit or other assurance

Strong understanding of, and interest in, technical accounting advisory and the related compliance and commercial implications

Proficiency in both written and spoken English required

Experience in writing reports

Excellent language and interpretive skills

Strong analytical and process analysis skills

Detailed knowledge of accounting principles

Proficiency with the Microsoft Office applications

Thirst for knowledge and ability to learn and develop quickly

Adaptability in a fast-paced and dynamic working environment

Strong attention to detail and ability to handle and analyse complex financial information

Experience of leading small teams

Ability to self-manage and deal with competing time demands

Ability to work independently with limited supervision

Ability to work with senior team members and the client in demanding, deadline-driven situations

Strong work ethic and integrity, and high level of professionalism

This role may require travel to client and FTI offices

FTI Consulting acknowledges that we stand on the lands of the First Nations peoples and would like to pay our respects to Elders past and present. We extend solidarity and hope for a future where all are afforded justice, dignity and peace.

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.

Compensation

Minimum Pay: $125,000

Maximum Pay: $160,000

Compensation Disclosure: 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