Accounting & Finance Consultant

DLC, an Addison Group Company, is adding talent to its Los Angeles-based team of full-time, salaried Accounting & Finance Consultants. We are seeking experienced professionals to join a team supporting clients in interim and project-based accounting needs while offering stable, full-time employment. DLC serves clients across five markets—Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Orange County—with a portfolio including industry leaders like Sony Pictures, Disney, Amgen, Nestle, Sephora, Tyson, Genentech, Walgreens, Takeda, and numerous venture capital, hedge fund, and private equity firms.

About the Role

As a DLC Consultant, you will deliver solutions across diverse industries, companies, and functional disciplines. You will work directly with finance and operating executives, providing expertise on high-impact initiatives and helping clients solve complex business challenges.

Responsibilities

• Financial Accounting & Reporting
  • Manage full-cycle accounting processes, including month-end close optimization, consolidated financial statement preparation, and reporting package development.
  • Prepare and support SEC reporting requirements, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, S-1, S-3, and S-4, and analyze and implement new FASB pronouncements.
  • Lead post-merger integrations and coordinate financial and operational audits.
  • Develop, review, and document internal control policies and procedures to strengthen compliance and financial reporting.
• Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Develop annual operating plans, quarterly forecasts/reforecasts, and multi-year strategic plans.
  • Perform financial modeling and analysis, including pricing, cost-to-serve, capital expenditures, acquisitions/divestitures, and product, channel, and customer profitability.
  • Evaluate marketing and advertising ROI, conduct benchmarking analyses, and refine cost allocation methodologies.
  • Support R&D budgeting and develop complex forecasting models and decision-support tools.
• Financial Systems Implementation
  • Lead financial system implementations and upgrades by defining business requirements, managing software selection, and serving as the liaison between Finance and IT.
  • Design charts of accounts, develop and execute testing plans, and create financial reports using ERP and reporting tools.
  • Identify and implement process improvements while providing post-implementation support and troubleshooting.
• Process Documentation and Redesign
  • Document current-state ("as-is") processes through narratives and flowcharts, implement best practice recommendations, and align workflows with new system capabilities.
  • Ensure business processes comply with regulatory requirements and support operational efficiency.
• Interim or “Gap” Financial Management
  • Provide interim finance leadership during periods of growth, reorganization, mergers, acquisitions, or relocations.
  • Evaluate roles and responsibilities, document processes, improve workflow efficiency, and identify productivity opportunities.
  • Develop accurate position descriptions and train newly hired staff to ensure operational continuity.
• Project Management
  • Lead projects by defining objectives, scope, resource requirements, deliverables, and project timelines.
  • Develop project and communication plans while coordinating cross-functional teams, process owners, and subject matter experts.
  • Manage project risks and develop contingency plans to ensure successful, on-time, and on-budget project delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Accounting or Business Administration with an Accounting focus required.
• 2+ years of Big 4 or top public accounting firm experience preferred.
• 4+ years of corporate general ledger experience and a solid understanding of GAAP.
• CPA certification desired.
• Experience drafting SEC filings (10-Qs and 10-Ks) preferred; ability to research complex accounting transactions and communicate applicable accounting guidance.
• Experience with SOX internal control compliance and required documentation preferred.
• Advanced hands-on experience with at least one major ERP system such as SAP, NetSuite, or Oracle; system implementation experience preferred but not required.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and proficiency in standard workplace applications, including Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Ability to meet deadlines, multitask efficiently, and manage individuals.
• Strong knowledge of accounting, analytical capabilities, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401k retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Family planning reimbursement program.
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage options.
• Learning and development resources.
• Commitment to work-life balance, comprehensive onboarding, and ongoing personal and career development.