GAAP Advisory - Senior Consultant

Overview

This role is a GAAP Compilation Senior Consultant position within the Public Sector group, supporting advisory and accounting needs of state and local governments and special purpose governments across the United States. This includes 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 provide superior client service.
• Supervise and lead staff through guidance and coaching; evaluate performance on client engagements.
• Support professional development through participation in training sessions and networking events both internally and externally.
• Assist with recruiting activities, including campus recruiting, referring experienced individuals, and participating in the firm’s Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Demonstrate strong 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $78,500 to $126,400.
• The range is a good-faith and reasonable estimate of compensation for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation depends 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

• Public sector clients across the United States.
• Work location status requirements should be discussed with the talent acquisition professional.