Vice President, Technical Accounting Advisory

About the role

To complement its existing Transaction Advisory Services offering, Kroll is continuing to grow its Technical Accounting Advisory practice. This team provides commercially focused technical accounting advice across the entire deal continuum, from the assessment of pre-deal accounting complexities to post-close financial reporting. The team provides specialist accounting advice to clients across a range of areas, often working as part of cross-functional teams including Transaction Advisory Services, Tax and Valuations.

Responsibilities

• Help identify efficient and effective solutions to technical accounting and transaction issues and deliver these solutions to our clients
• Execute and lead technical accounting workstreams, including preparation and review of deliverables, including technical memos, supporting workbooks, and financial statement disclosures
• Assess the appropriate treatment for complex or judgmental accounting issues, e.g., revenue recognition, financial instruments, share-based payments, Fresh Start Accounting, GAAP conversions etc.
• Work on a collaborative basis across our practice
• Consistently deliver excellent client service
• Contribute on a proactive basis to the leadership and direction of our group through the ongoing development of internal and external relationships
• Able to understand the problems and issues in achieving the required client outcomes and to be able to research the potential solutions autonomously and through consultation with colleagues
• Assist with various business development initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Economics, Finance or related discipline
• CPA Certification Required
• Minimum 5 years US GAAP technical accounting experience (in particular ASC 805, ASC 606, ASC 718, ASC 815, ASC 470)
• ASC 852 Bankruptcy experience would be a positive but is not mandatory
• Public accounting experience
• Experience in writing technical accounting memorandums
• Key interest in M&A advisory; accounting due diligence; purchase price allocations; fresh start accounting; financial instruments

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, communication, marketing, sales and organizational skills
• High proficiency in the use Microsoft Office, with focus on Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills that help represent diverse communities
• Experience working with diverse teams

Skills

• Ability to understand and solve complex accounting issues
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Opportunities for career advancement
• Competitive salary range of $100,000 - $200,000 USD
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional development opportunities
• Health and wellness programs

Pay

• $100,000 - $200,000 USD

Schedule

• Full-time