GAAP Advisory - Senior Consultant

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP is seeking a qualified professional to oversee U.S. GAAP compilations, attest services, and related projects. You will identify issues, advise clients, and lead staff on engagements in a client-focused environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting, CPA preferred, and at least five years of experience in a professional services firm with GAAP/GAAS knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required.
• Master's Degree or advanced degree desired.
• CPA preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience providing attest services in a professional services firm.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB Auditing Standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day activities of U.S. GAAP compilations and reporting, agreed-upon procedures, and special projects.
• Identify accounting and reporting issues based on professional guidelines.
• Provide recommendations for business and process improvements.
• Proactively build relationships and communicate effectively with the client to provide superior service.
• Supervise and lead staff through guidance and coaching; evaluate performance on engagements.
• Invest in professional development through training and networking events.
• Assist with recruiting activities including campus recruiting and referrals.
• Demonstrate excellent team skills and high ethical standards.
• Travel is limited but may be required.

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Client service

Relationship building

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Master's Degree or advanced degree

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

OverviewBaker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world's leading financial centers - New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring.

Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.

In this positions you will:

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day to day activities of U.S. GAAP compilations and reporting, agreed upon procedures, and special projects.
• Identify accounting, financial statement, and reporting issues, based on professional guidelines including U.S. GAAP
• Provide recommendations for business and process improvements based upon knowledge gained relative to the client's operations, processes, and business objectives.
• Proactively build relationships and communicate effectively with the client to provide superior client service.
• Supervise and lead the staff through counsel, guidance and coaching. Evaluate performance on client engagements.
• Invest in professional development through active participation in training sessions and networking events both internally and externally.
• Assist with recruiting activities to include campus recruiting along with referring experienced individuals to the firm and participating in the firm's Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Demonstrate excellent team skills, positive attitude and high ethical standards.
• Travel is limited but may be required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• Master's Degree or other advanced degree desired.
• CPA preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience providing attest services in a professional services firm.
• Knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), U.S. Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), and Public Company Oversight Board (PCAOB) Auditing Standards.
• Demonstrated skills in the areas of communication, public speaking, client service, relationship building, personal development, collaboration, and problem solving along with initiative, adaptability and highly developed Microsoft Suite skills.

The pay rate range for this job position is $74,600 to $120,070. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location.

Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.