GAAP Advisory - Senior Consultant

Overview

This role is part of the organization’s Public Sector group, supporting the advisory and accounting needs of state and local governments and special purpose governments across the United States. Engagements may include counties, boroughs, cities, villages, townships, schools, utilities, districts, agencies, and other public entities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day activities of U.S. GAAP compilations and reporting, agreed-upon procedures, and special projects.
• Identify accounting, financial statement, and reporting issues in accordance with 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.
• Build client relationships and communicate effectively to provide superior client service.
• Supervise and lead staff through counsel, guidance, and coaching; evaluate performance on client engagements.
• Support professional development through active participation in training sessions and networking events internally and externally.
• Assist with recruiting activities, including campus recruiting, referring experienced individuals, and participating in the Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Demonstrate excellent team skills, 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.
• Minimum three (3) 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 Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) Auditing Standards.
• Demonstrated skills in communication, public speaking, client service, relationship building, personal development, collaboration, and problem solving.
• Initiative, adaptability, and highly developed Microsoft Suite skills.
• CPA preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $78,500 to $126,400.
• Actual compensation will depend on relevant factors, including skills, experience, qualifications, professional certifications, work arrangements, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs.

Location

• Please discuss work location status with a talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring.