Senior Consultant, Finance and Accounting Advisory Services

About the role

This is the perfect position for someone who enjoys being a trusted advisor to clients, is a self-starter, and wants to join a fast-paced and challenging environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Financial Planning and Analysis, including forecasting, budgeting, and preparation of pro-forma financial information
• Provide technical expertise for US GAAP and SEC requirements including accounting research, documentation, and presentation to clients
• Prepare accurate external financial reports to client, auditors, or the SEC, including the preparation, review, submission, and distribution of periodic financial reports, such as 10-K, 10-Q, 8K’s and proxy statements
• Assist in the design and implementation of new accounting policies and procedures
• Assess and improve financial accounting close process, including accelerating and streamlining monthly and quarterly reporting processes
• Liaison on behalf of the client with external auditors and internal decision makers to assist with Audit preparation
• Aid in Cash to Accrual Accounting after a transaction, Opening Balance Sheet preparation and Purchase Accounting
• Lead and manage projects while coordinating directly with clients
• Foster proactive working relationships with clients and cross-functional departments
• Make timely and effective performance feedback and training

Requirements

• BS degree in Accounting, Finance, Business-related field or relevant work experience
• Preference for 2-4 years’ experience in a public accounting firm, consulting firm, or operational accounting role
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• A strong and up-to-date knowledge of US GAAP (exposure to IFRS is a plus), with deep technical understanding of topics such as ASC 606 revenue recognition, lease transactions, purchase accounting, etc., and experience within the technical accounting or SEC reporting team of a company is a plus
• Exceptional writing, communication, interpersonal, presentation, organizational, management, analytical, decision-making and research skills
• Self-motivated individual with the ability to meet project deliverables
• Excellent organizational, management, analytical, decision-making and research skills
• Ability to work well within a team structure and effect change cross-functionally

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA