GAAP Advisory - Senior Consultant

Overview

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

Responsibilities in this position cover entities including counties, boroughs, cities, villages, townships, schools, utilities, districts, agencies, and other organizations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day activities related to 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 gained relative to the client’s operations, processes, and business objectives.
• Proactively 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, referring experienced individuals to the organization, and participating in the Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Demonstrate excellent teamwork, 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $78,500 to $126,400.
• This range reflects a good-faith and reasonable estimate of compensation expected at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on 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.

Location

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