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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. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.

Job Summary 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.

What You'll Gain/ Impact

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

Key Responsibilities

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

Candidate Qualifications

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, NetSuite, Dynamics, D365, PeopleSoft, Lawson, Hyperion, OneStream, 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

Why work for Aprio: 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 firm.

Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members: - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment - Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account - 401k with Profit Sharing - 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure - Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers - Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion - Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance - Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales - Top rated wellness program - Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options

What’s in it for you: - Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next. - An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients. - A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture. - Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally. - Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement. - Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.