Transaction Advisory Services Director (Business Transformation)

Company: Cross Country Consulting
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 11, 2025

Job Description:

From the beginning, our goal was to establish an advisory firm that stands apart from the rest - one that is grounded in our Core Values and dedicated to creating a positive experience not just for our clients, but for our people too. We firmly believe in the strength of collaboration, enthusiasm, generosity, and perseverance as the driving forces behind our success. With advisory solutions spanning accounting and risk, technology-enabled transformation, and transactions, we partner with our clients to solve today's challenges and deliver present and future value.Our commitment to our people has earned us numerous awards including Inc5000's Fastest Growing Companies and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work. Explore what our employees have to say about our unique culture by clicking .By joining our rapidly growing Business Transformation practice you will serve as a trusted partner to our clients. You'll bring your first-hand experience, unique perspectives, and functional knowledge to deliver tailored integrated solutions that help our clients solve today's challenges and set the foundation for future success. As a Director at CrossCountry Consulting you will be responsible for a mix of client delivery, business development, leading teams and developing junior team members, as well as serving as a member of CrossCountry's leadership team.Candidates must reside in one of the following markets: DC, Dallas, Chicago, San Francisco, SeattleWhat You'll Do:

• Drive client engagements to successfully plan and complete intricate transactions, encompassing mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, with specialized focus on carve-outs and divestitures
• Leverage your expertise in developing target operating models, process re-engineering, transaction program management and Transition Service Agreements acting as a strategic advisor for client's day 1 readiness activities related to acquisition integration, separation management and/or IPO execution
• Advise clients on strategic objectives and design approach to transaction planning, risks and issue mitigation, and cross-functional deal execution
• Manage relationship with senior and C-Suite stakeholders and 3rd party advisory partners including clear and effective communication across all transaction stakeholders
• Collaborate across Business Transformation functions to provide versatile support during "off-market" periods, ensuring seamless assistance for other business transformation offerings while maintaining focus on primary transactional responsibilities
• Actively participate in business development opportunities and market a full range of services to prospective clients including using existing relationships to generate new opportunities
• Collaborate with both CrossCountry and client teams to address business obstacles, offering insightful solutions and creating impactful deliverables
• Mentor team members by coaching colleagues, providing regular ongoing feedback and annual performance reviews, and helping project teams resolve multi-faceted issues
• Identify key industry developments and trends and articulate the potential impact on clients
• Play an active role in attracting, interviewing, hiring, and retaining top talentWhat You'll Bring:
  • 15+ years prior experience in professional services (public accounting, advisory firm, or management consulting firm)
  • Expertise in transactions, with a specialized focus on divestitures and carve-outs
  • Experience mentoring and developing junior team members
  • Consistent success in building and developing strong client relationshipsQualifications:
    • Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Information Systems, or similar technical discipline
    • Willingness to travel based on client preference$165,000 - $330,000 a yearFor applicants located in Chicago and California, CrossCountry Consulting is required to include an estimate of the compensation range for this role. The following range considers a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, education, licenses, certifications, business needs, and internal equity. An estimate of the current range is $165,000 - $330,000 per year + annual bonus + additional benefits.#LI-Hybrid#LI-NB1
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