Accounting Advisory Director

About the Role KSM is seeking an Accounting Advisory Director to join the Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) Accounting Advisory practice. This role focuses on PE and corporate engagements around post-closing accounting, including purchase accounting under ASC 805, opening balance sheets, and purchase price adjustments. You will lead complex engagements, help develop the practice, and collaborate across TAS and the broader firm to deliver high-impact client solutions.

What You'll Do

• Lead complex accounting advisory engagements for private equity and corporate clients, with emphasis on purchase accounting (ASC 805), opening balance sheet matters, and purchase price adjustment support
• Contribute to the development of the TAS Accounting Advisory service line through high-quality client delivery, internal collaboration, and practice development initiatives
• Support growth and retention of existing client relationships and contribute to new business opportunities through internal cross-selling, marketplace visibility, and external business development efforts
• Assess feasibility of new service offerings, market demand, and strategic fit for the Accounting Advisory group
• Collaborate with TAS leadership and other firm leaders to identify opportunities to support broader client needs
• Mentor, coach, and develop Accounting Advisory team members; provide timely feedback and maintain a consistent review process
• Aid in data collection and preparation for purchase accounting and purchase price adjustments, including reviewing purchase agreements and transaction mechanics
• Apply contractual purchase agreement elements to opening balance sheets and price adjustment mechanisms
• Lead meetings with target company management and interact with executives to gather information and drive engagements forward
• Own projects through completion and review Senior Associate/Manager work product as needed
• Support post-closing disputes and other transaction-related accounting matters
• Work across engagements of varying size and complexity, including accounting investigations, internal control consulting, audit support, and technical accounting memos; contribute to scalable delivery
• Help enhance engagement execution by improving consistency, staffing efficiency, and building a scalable team

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 8–10+ years of experience in audit or other financial reporting roles
• Strong technical accounting background with demonstrated ability to resolve technical accounting matters independently
• Significant experience in purchase accounting and purchase price adjustment engagements, including projects with minimal oversight
• High proficiency in Excel and advanced data analysis
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or CPA, CFA, or CFE certification
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, especially ASC 805 and ASC 810
• Proven ability to manage, coach, and develop teams, including reviewing work, delegating, and building confidence in less experienced staff
• Experience contributing to practice growth through business development, internal cross-selling, and client-facing activities

Nice to Have

• Experience in cross-selling and expanding service offerings across TAS and broader firm