GAAP Advisory - Senior Consultant

Overview

This role is for a GAAP Compilation Senior Consultant to join the Public Sector group, serving the advisory and accounting needs of state and local governments and special purpose governments across the United States.

Key clients 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 using 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 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 participation in training sessions and networking events internally and externally.
• Assist with recruiting activities, including campus recruiting; refer experienced individuals to the firm; participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Demonstrate excellent team skills, a positive attitude, and high ethical standards.
• Travel is limited but may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• Master’s Degree or other advanced degree desired.
• CPA preferred.
• 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 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
• Master’s Degree or other advanced degree

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $78,500 to $126,400.
• Compensation is based on relevant factors including skills, experience, qualifications, professional certifications, work arrangements, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs.
• It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range.
• A compensation and benefits package is available for eligible employees.

Location

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