GAAP Advisory - Senior Consultant

Overview

This position supports the Public Sector group serving the 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 public entities.

The role focuses on GAAP compilation and reporting, agreed-upon procedures, and related special projects.

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 based on 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 provide superior client service.
• Supervise and lead staff through counsel, guidance, and coaching; evaluate performance on client engagements.
• Invest in professional development through active 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 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 Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) Auditing Standards.
• Demonstrated skills in communication, public speaking, client service, relationship building, personal development, collaboration, and problem solving, along with 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 expected at the time of posting.
• Actual compensation will depend 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.
• Compensation and benefits are provided to eligible employees.

Location

United States (Public Sector engagements serving state and local governments and special purpose governments across the United States).