GAAP Advisory - Senior Consultant

Overview

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

The organization is seeking a GAAP Compilation Senior Consultant to oversee U.S. GAAP compilation and reporting activities and support special projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the 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 from 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.
• Invest in professional development through active participation in training sessions and networking events, internally and externally.
• Assist with recruiting activities, including campus recruiting, referring experienced individuals to the firm, and participating in an Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Demonstrate excellent team skills, 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.
• This range reflects a good-faith and reasonable estimate of compensation expected at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on skills, experience, qualifications, professional certifications, work arrangements, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs.
• The organization offers a compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.

Location

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

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.