GAAP Advisory - Senior Consultant

Overview

This role supports U.S. public sector clients, including state and local governments and special purpose governments across the United States. Engagements may involve counties, boroughs, cities, villages, townships, schools, utilities, districts, agencies, and other entities.

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day activities for 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 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 both internally and externally.
• Assist with recruiting activities, including campus recruiting, referring experienced individuals, and participating in the Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Demonstrate excellent 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.
• 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.
• Strong initiative, adaptability, and highly developed Microsoft Suite skills.
• CPA preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA preferred.
• Master’s Degree or other advanced degree desired.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $78,500 to $126,400.
• The stated range is a good-faith and reasonable estimate of compensation for this position 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 to be hired at or near the top of the range.

Location

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