GAAP Advisory - Senior Consultant

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly serves the advisory and accounting needs of state and local governments as well as special purpose governments across the United States, including counties, boroughs, cities, villages, townships, schools, utilities, districts, agencies, and other entities.

About the role

This position is part of the Public Sector group, focusing on U.S. GAAP compilations and reporting, agreed-upon procedures, and special projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day activities of U.S. GAAP compilations and reporting, agreed-upon procedures, and special projects.
• Identify accounting, financial statement, and reporting issues based on professional guidelines, including U.S. GAAP.
• Provide recommendations for business and process improvements based on knowledge of the client’s operations, processes, and business objectives.
• Proactively build relationships and communicate effectively with clients to provide superior client service.
• Supervise and lead staff through counsel, guidance, and coaching, including evaluating performance on client engagements.
• Invest in professional development through active participation in training sessions and networking events, both internally and externally.
• Assist with recruiting activities, including campus recruiting, referring experienced individuals, and participating in the firm's Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Demonstrate excellent team skills, a positive attitude, and high ethical standards.
• Travel is limited but may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (Master’s Degree or other advanced degree desired).
• CPA preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience providing attest services in a professional services firm.
• Knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), U.S. Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), and Public Company Oversight Board (PCAOB) Auditing Standards.

Skills

• Strong communication and public speaking abilities.
• Client service and relationship-building expertise.
• Problem-solving and collaboration skills.
• Initiative, adaptability, and proficiency in Microsoft Suite.

Pay

The pay rate range for this position is $74,600 to $120,070. Actual compensation is influenced by skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements, and geographic location.

Benefits

Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.