CrossCountry Consulting, a prominent business advisory firm, announced today the appointment of Laura Adams as Partner in the Accounting Advisory practice and the national Government Contracting Industry Lead. Based in Washington, D.C., Adams will focus on supporting clients in the aerospace, defense, and government contracting sectors while playing a pivotal role in driving strategy, operations, and growth in the local market.
Adams brings nearly 30 years of industry and professional services experience, specializing in complex accounting and financial transactions that have delivered substantial value to companies serving the U.S. federal government and its agencies. Her expertise spans technical accounting, risk management, compliance, and reporting requirements, including extensive involvement in initial public offerings, debt refinancings, corporate tax strategies, and mergers and acquisitions. Her comprehensive background in finance and business will enhance CrossCountry’s industry capabilities and accelerate the expansion of its national client base.
“Compliance with government contracts alongside maintaining operational efficiency poses a significant challenge for finance, risk, and security executives. Laura’s extensive experience across various functions within the Office of the CFO equips her with invaluable insights and a unique ability to serve our current and prospective clients in the government contracting industry,” commented Erik Linn, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at CrossCountry Consulting. “Her exceptional career and deep understanding of the government landscape will be invaluable to our firm, and we are delighted to welcome her to our team.”
“Government contractors navigating the complexities of U.S. federal regulations and financial reporting requirements demand specialized knowledge, expertise, and innovative solutions delivered with utmost quality and efficiency,” said Adams. “I look forward to collaborating with my colleagues at CrossCountry to scale our team and further strengthen our comprehensive service offerings, ensuring we continue to deliver significant value to our government contracting clients.”
Prior to joining CrossCountry, Adams spent 15 years at Booz Allen Hamilton, serving in various finance and leadership roles, including Chief Accounting Officer and Senior Vice President. She also accumulated 14 years of experience at EY in the Audit and Assurance Practice, where she advised large public and private companies across the government contracting sector.
For more information about CrossCountry Consulting, visit www.crosscountry-consulting.com.
