Senior Accountant (Audit & Financial Reporting)

About the role

Atlantic Group is hiring a Senior Accountant (Audit & Financial Reporting) in Detroit, MI for our client, supporting complex audit, reporting, and advisory work across accounting and finance. This in-office role focuses on SEC reporting, financial planning and analysis, internal controls, and reporting enhancements while collaborating with finance and accounting teams to improve accuracy, efficiency, and business insights.

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis: Contribute to annual plans, quarterly forecasting, long-term planning initiatives, and advanced financial modeling related to margins, pricing, and cost efficiency.
• SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting: Assist with SEC reporting requirements and technical accounting research in alignment with U.S. GAAP and FASB guidance.
• Audit & Financial Reporting: Support financial and operational audit activities, consolidated financial reporting, and transaction-related integration support.
• Strategic & Transactional Analysis: Analyze acquisitions, divestitures, capital investments, R&D spend, and marketing performance to support informed decision-making.
• Systems, Controls & Process Improvement: Support internal control documentation, month-end close enhancements, and finance systems implementation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Certification: CPA preferred.
• Experience: 3+ years of public accounting experience at a CPA firm, ideally Big Four or national, with experience performing at the Senior level.
• Industry Knowledge: Demonstrated experience supporting SEC reporting, technical accounting matters, internal controls, and audit processes within complex organizations.
• Technical Skills: Strong Excel skills with experience working in financial systems, reporting platforms, and process improvement or automation initiatives.
• Skills & Attributes: Client-oriented professional with strong communication abilities, adaptability across engagements, and the ability to add value in fast-paced, consulting-driven environments.

Compensation & Location

$100,000 – $110,000/year + bonus. Detroit, MI. Monday to Friday (In-Office).