Client Transaction Services Specialist

Accenture; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Client Transaction Services Specialist to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will prepare financial models and analyses for complex consulting arrangements, supporting the creation of pricing strategies and client value propositions. Your expertise in financial analysis, attention to detail, and ability to work collaboratively will be essential as you navigate the intricacies of pricing methodologies and ensure compliance with US GAAP. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative financial solutions that address client needs while working alongside a talented group of professionals dedicated to excellence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in financial analysis at a large corporation.
• Experience with pricing and deal structuring as a financial analyst.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial models for complex outsourcing and consulting arrangements.
• Ensure revenue recognition complies with US GAAP and Accenture Policies.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Pricing Methodologies

US GAAP Compliance

Excel Proficiency

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

TheClient Transaction Services (CTS) team consists of more than 700 Accounting and Finance professionals with pricing and commercial structuring expertise worldwide and reports to the Chief Sales Officer. The CTS team, also known as financial architects, works closely with our sales, solutions, and legal teams to help shape and price complex consulting and outsourcing arrangements.The team develops and structures business cases for client engagements, new Accenture offerings, and go-to-market opportunities with Accenture ecosystem alliance partners.Typical deal structures incorporate innovative financial solutions and sophisticated pricing and risk management concepts to address client business needs. CTS professionals act as independent business advisors to the sales team as these deal structures are being developed and are accountable for the financial quality of bids.

Client Transaction Services Specialist–prepares the financial models and analysis for complex outsourcing and consulting arrangements. Supports the creation of the pricing approach and the client value proposition. Uses accounting principles to prepare income statements, balance sheets and cash flows in compliance with US GAAP, Accenture Policy and Commercial Standards.Additional responsibilities include:

• Prepare and present financial statements supporting new client opportunities

• Leveraging client cost data to develop cost baselines and client business cases in support of sales efforts

• Identifying costs and performing the cost buildup for an individual opportunity

• Assessing and applying various pricing methodologies to meet company and client objectives

• Ensuring revenue recognition is US GAAP compliant and Accenture Policies are reflected accurately within the financial models

• Responsible for acquiring and maintaining all documentation supporting the financial statements on all new opportunities

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics

• Minimum of 3 years of experience at a large corporation performing pricing and deal structuring as a financial analyst

• Minimum of 2 years of experience utilizing Excel and financial concepts such as NPV, IRR, and Payback

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have knowledge in applying US GAAP

• Hold a CPA/MBA

• Are a PC user and know the Microsoft Office Suite

• Experience budgeting

• Can work on more than one project at a time

• Like to work both independently and as part of a team

• Feel comfortable talking with senior managers

• Have a strong attention to detail

• Can work creatively and analytically to solve problems

• Easily share your ideas in person and in writing

• Give others the information and assistance they need with a positive 'can-do' customer service attitude

• Have led a team –at school, at work, or in the military