Finance & Accounting Consultant

Ports North; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking candidates for their Compass Consultant program in Los Angeles. This rotational program lasts 2-4 years and offers project experiences in controllership, technical accounting, and budgeting. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting and 2+ years of public accounting experience, with a preference for CPA certification. Ideal candidates demonstrate strong communication skills and a self-starter mentality. Join to enhance your market value with varied public and industry exposure.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of public accounting experience required.
• Advanced degree is preferred.
• Ability to learn and perform at a high level.

Responsibilities

• Complete various finance-related projects over 2-4 years.
• Provide support in controllership and corporate accounting.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.

Skills

Self-starter mentality

Adaptability

Great communication skills

Client service skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

CPA preferred

Job description

Are you ready to step out of public accounting, but unsure what direction you want to take? Our rotational consulting program is created especially for you. Our clients are public and private, large and small, PE- or VC-backed, as well as entrepreneurs. You'll complete several projects over approximately 2-4 years, gaining the additional experiences, skills, and connections you need to determine your best path forward. Through this program, you increase your market value by becoming a highly-coveted candidate with both public and industry experience.

As a Compass Consultant at Korn Ferry, you could experience career-building projects, such as:

• Controllership
• SEC, regulatory and management reporting
• Technical accounting
• Corporate accounting
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Financial modeling and analysis
• Finance / Information Technology Liaison
• Project management
• Business systems analysis
• Internal audit / risk management
• Treasury
• ERP Implementation assistance
• Due diligence
• Acquisition integration

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field (advanced degree preferred)
• 2+ years of public accounting experience
• CPA is preferred
• Individuals who demonstrate self-starter mentality and an appetite/aptitude to learn and perform at a high level
• Individuals who are adaptable, flexible and love a challenge
• Individuals with great communication and strong client service skills

About Korn Ferry

Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com