GAAP Advisory - Senior Consultant

Overview

This role is for a GAAP Compilation Senior Consultant within the Public Sector group, which supports 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 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 gained regarding the client’s operations, processes, and business objectives.
• Build relationships and communicate effectively with clients to deliver 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; refer experienced individuals; and participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork, a 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $78,500 to $126,400 (good-faith estimate).
• Actual compensation depends on skills, experience, qualifications, professional certifications, work arrangements, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs.
• It is not typical to be hired at or near the top of the range.

Location

Work location status requirements should be discussed with the organization’s talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for the opportunity being explored.