Technical Accounting - Senior Associate

Overview

This role is for a Senior Associate on the Technical Accounting team within the CFO Advisory practice. The position works with the office of the CFO function across startups and middle market to upper middle market companies, helping CFOs navigate strategic, operational, and accounting challenges. The team also supports public and private transaction preparation and works closely with M&A colleagues on pre- and post-transaction support.

This is a hybrid firm. While the role is classified as remote and does not require job duties to be performed within proximity of an office location, remote employees may need to be present at an office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee general accounting operations by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Reconcile account balances and bank statements, maintain the general ledger, and prepare month-end closes and year-end closes
• Help direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Ensure accuracy and effectiveness in accounting tasks; 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 accounts receivable
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns; help 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
• Minimum 2 years of experience in accounting and finance functions and processes
• In depth understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), including 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
• 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, with accuracy and attention to detail and aptitude for numbers/quantitative skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Project)
• Ability to work flexible hours in support of the business

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certification (CMA or CPA)
• SAP experience

Compensation & Benefits

The employer offers 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

Remote position. While remote, you may be required to be present at an office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings. The employer is a hybrid firm and most professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of its offices.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against based on disability.