Technical Accounting - Senior Associate

Overview

This position is for a Senior Associate to join the Technical Accounting team within the CFO Advisory practice.

The role is remote. While it does not require duties to be performed within proximity of an office location, remote employees may be required to be present at an office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.

The team supports the CFO function for startups through middle market and upper middle market companies, assisting with strategic, operational, and accounting challenges. Support includes preparation for public or private transactions and pre- and post-transaction support in coordination with M&A.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying financial transactions, including:
  • Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Reconcile account balances and bank statements; maintain the general ledger; prepare month-end closes and year-end closes
• Assist with and/or direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Ensure accuracy and effectiveness across accounting tasks, including:
  • Suggest improvements to efficiency and spending
  • Produce error-free accounting reports and present results
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
• Prepare financial statements and produce budgets; verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payable and receivables
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns; direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies; strengthen internal controls

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Relevant certification (CMA or CPA) preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in accounting and finance functions and processes
• In-depth understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), including understanding of financial statement preparation and analysis
• Proven ability to drive and lead corporate accounting processes such as:
  • Cash management, AR/AP, month-end close, payroll and benefits
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact in a highly professional manner at all levels
• Strong desire and proven ability to drive and lead corporate accounting processes and procedures such as cash management, AR/AP, month-end close, payroll and benefits
• Highly driven and self-motivated, with a hands-on approach to ensure deliverables are produced on time with high quality
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; strong accuracy and attention to detail; aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and effectively meet critical deadlines
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Project)
• Ability to work flexible hours in support of the business
• SAP experience preferred

Compensation & Benefits

This organization invests in a Total Rewards package that includes:

• Generous PTO
• Flexible work environment
• Expanded parental leave
• Extensive learning & development
• Paid time off for employees to volunteer

Location

This position is remote and does not require job duties to be performed within proximity of an office location. Scheduled notice may be required for client work, team meetings, or trainings.