Director - Accounting Advisory

Centri; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business consulting firm based in Denver seeks a Director in Accounting Advisory to provide innovative accounting solutions. This role involves oversight of financial statements, technical guidance, and collaboration with SEC and legal entities. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, strong CPA qualifications, and leadership skills. This firm fosters a culture of growth and mentorship, encouraging career advancement for its employees.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relative accounting experience, preferably in public accounting.
• Experience with public company SEC filings and technical accounting.
• Demonstrated success in leading multiple engagements.

Responsibilities

• Delegate preparation of financial statements to the engagement team.
• Research complex accounting topics and provide guidance.
• Review accounting memos and financial statements for accuracy.
• Facilitate discussions with clients and external parties.
• Assist partners in developing and monitoring budget plans.
• Lead multiple engagement teams effectively.

Skills

CFO Advisory

Technical Accounting Research

Coaching and Team Management

SEC Compliance

Budget Management

Preparation of SEC Filings

Advanced Excel Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business

CPA Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Centri Business Consulting provides the highest quality advisory consulting services to its clients by being reliable and responsive to their needs. Centri provides companies with the expertise they need to meet their reporting demands. Centri specializes in financial reporting, internal controls, technical accounting research, valuation, mergers & acquisitions, and tax, CFO and HR advisory services for companies of various sizes and industries. From complex technical accounting transactions to monthly financial reporting, our professionals can offer any organization the specialized expertise and multilayered skillsets to ensure the project is completed timely and accurately.

We are One Firm, One Team, and One Culture. It’s how we do things at Centri. And a large part of our focus is on becoming the best, most wholesome professional you can be. You’re not just a number. You’re part of the Centri Family.

Career Advancement

• Working at Centri is not just a job, it is a career path. We promote on talent, not tenure, allowing our team to take ownership of their growth & career trajectory.

As a Director in Accounting Advisory, you will provide various accounting advisory services including, but not limited to, IPO and M&A Readiness, CFO Advisory, SEC Compliance & Financial Reporting, Transaction Advisory, Technical Accounting Research & Position Papers, and addressing the need for continuous improvement and optimization of the finance and accounting functions. In addition, the ideal candidate has a strong desire to build and maintain a book of business. To succeed in this role, you should also have strong coaching and team management skills, as well as the desire to mentor staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Delegate the preparation of the financial statements and technical accounting position papers to the engagement team members for both public and private companies, as well as other required support materials.
• Independently research and oversee the research by team members of complex accounting topics, to evaluate potential solutions and provide guidance to the team on next steps.
• Review accounting memos, financial statements, and other client deliverables prepared by engagement team members, ensuring general accounting standards are applied appropriately. Provide detailed review comments to preparer(s).
• Independently provide conclusions and recommendations on application of complex accounting guidance to clients and external parties, as requested by the client.
• Independently facilitate calls with the SEC, client auditors, client legal counsel, etc. as deemed necessary to accomplish project goals.
• Assist engagement partners in developing budget plans, communicate those budgets to the engagement team and monitor team progress.
• Take ownership of the engagement while managing upward and downward expectations to ensure deadlines are met and project stays on budget.
• Lead multiple engagement teams simultaneously to further the Firm’s goals and objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline (e.g. Accounting, Finance or Business Related Field) required.
• 10+ years of relative accounting experience; public accounting or professional services experience highly preferred.
• Experience with public companies.
• CPA is required.
• Strong working knowledge/expertise with any of the following:
• Preparation of SEC filings including Form 10-K, 10-Q, S-1 and 8-K/A
• Addressing SEC Comment Letters
• Technical Accounting Research & Position Papers
• IPO Readiness & Reporting
• Carve-out Financial Reporting
• Have an understanding of the services offered by the Firm, look for opportunities to represent the Firm, grow the client base and increase brand recognition.
• Successful record of directing and deploying staff and senior associates on multiple, simultaneous engagements.
• Advanced in Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on Excel skills.

This position is an exempt position as it relates to the Fair Labor Standards Act. Centri provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.