GAAP Advisory - Senior Consultant

Overview

This role supports the Public Sector group serving the advisory and accounting needs of state and local governments and special purpose governments across the United States, including counties, boroughs, cities, villages, townships, schools, utilities, districts, agencies, and other entities.

This position involves overseeing U.S. GAAP compilation and reporting activities, performing issue identification and recommendations, leading and coaching staff on engagements, and maintaining strong client relationships.

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.
• Proactively build relationships and communicate effectively with clients to deliver high-quality 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, referring experienced individuals, and participating in the Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Demonstrate excellent teamwork, 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), 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 represents a good-faith and reasonable estimate of compensation 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 for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range.
• Eligible employees receive a compensation and benefits package.

Location

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