Technical Accounting - Senior Associate

Overview

This role is part of the organization’s CFO Advisory practice within the Technical Accounting team. The group supports CFO functions for startups through upper middle market companies, helping with strategic, operational, and accounting challenges, including pre- and post-transaction support in coordination with the M&A group.

This is a hybrid firm role. Most professionals are located within a commutable distance to an office. While the position is considered remote and does not require duties to be performed within proximity of an office, remote employees may be asked to be present at an office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying financial transactions, including verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling accounts payable and receivable
• Reconcile account balances and bank statements; maintain the general ledger; prepare month-end closes and year-end closes
• Assist with directing internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Ensure accuracy and effectiveness across 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 receivables
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns; direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to 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), including understanding 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, hands-on drive to ensure deliverables are produced 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

• Location: New York
• Salary range: $85,000 to $140,000
• Salary is one component of a total rewards package, which includes a discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off, expanded and inclusive parental benefits, and access to learning and development platforms.

Location

• New York (remote role with potential scheduled office presence for client work, team meetings, or trainings)