Overview
This role is a Senior Associate position on the Technical Accounting team within the CFO Advisory practice.
The organization operates in a hybrid model. This position is remote, meaning job duties do not require performance within proximity of an office location. Remote employees may be required to attend an office location with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.
Responsibilities
- Oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying financial transactions, including:
- Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Reconcile account balances and bank statements; maintain the general ledger; prepare month-end closes and year-end closes
- Help direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
- Ensure accuracy and effectiveness of accounting tasks; recommend 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; 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), 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
- 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 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
In California, the salary range for an Advisory Senior Associate is $90,000 to $145,000. Salary is one component of the total rewards package, which 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 (no requirement to perform duties within proximity of an office location). Remote employees may be required to attend an office location with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.
Salary range location: California.