Director – Advisory (SEC/Technical Accounting)

Responsibilities/Job Duties: 

• Work collaboratively with a diverse set of colleagues to serve clients in the areas of financial accounting matters and business processes: 
• Prepare financial statements, typically in connection with acquisitions, carve-outs, proposed sale transactions, restatements, etc. 
• Assist in the 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 
• Establish and document best-in-class financial and operational internal controls and/or assisting in controls remediation 
• Assist with audit preparation 
• Oversee and manage financial reporting and operational system implementations 
• Assess and design finance and accounting organizational structure 
• Bring a knowledge of reporting and/or operational accounting issues to engagements 
• Act as the firm representative during client engagements 
• Assist in growing the firm by supporting business development activities 
• Identify and sponsor internal initiatives 

Qualifications: 

• 7+ years of experience working in financial accounting or operations at a top-tier public accounting or financial advisory firm, or private company 
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field. CPA is a plus 
• 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. 
• Strong client service mindset 
• 3 years relevant technical and strategic accounting experience 
• Minimum of 2 busy seasons in external audit with a Big 4 or large CPA firm 
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft PowerPoint. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills desirable 
• Confidence in professional aptitude and ability to effectively convey skills, knowledge, and qualifications to clients