GAAP Advisory - Senior Consultant

Overview

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

This position focuses on U.S. GAAP compilation, reporting, agreed-upon procedures, and special projects.

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 from the client’s operations, processes, and business objectives.
• Build client relationships and communicate effectively 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 and participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Demonstrate strong team skills, 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.
• 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)
  • 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.
• Compensation is based 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.
• The organization offers a compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.

Location

Public Sector work supporting state and local governments and special purpose governments across the United States. Please discuss the work location status with your recruiting professional to understand any requirements for the opportunity you are exploring.