Technical Accounting - Senior Associate

Overview

The organization is hiring a Senior Associate to join its Technical Accounting team in the CFO Advisory practice.

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

The Technical Accounting team supports the office of the CFO function for startups through middle market and upper middle market companies. The work includes helping CFOs address strategic, operational, and accounting challenges, including support for public or private transactions and pre- and post-transaction assistance.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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 while maintaining the general ledger
• Prepare month-end closes and year-end closes
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Ensure accuracy and effectiveness in 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 budgets, including verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling accounts payable and receivable
• 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) is preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in accounting and finance functions and processes
• In-depth understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
• Understanding of financial statement preparation and analysis
• Proven ability to drive and lead corporate accounting processes, including cash management, AR/AP, month-end close, payroll, and benefits
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact professionally at all levels
• Strong drive and self-motivation with a hands-on approach to produce deliverables on time with high quality
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with accuracy and attention to detail
• 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

• SAP experience

Compensation & Benefits

In California, the salary range for an Advisory Senior Associate is $90,000 to $145,000.

Salary is one component of a total rewards package that includes:

• Discretionary performance bonus
• Generous paid time off
• Expanded and inclusive parental benefits
• Access to learning and development platforms
• Paid time off for employees to volunteer

Location

Remote. Remote employees may be required to be present at a company office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.