Lead Associate - Strategic Finance Advisory

Oliver James; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James is seeking professionals with a foundation in External Audit who want to transition into Corporate Accounting & Finance. This role offers exposure to a wide range of industries and accounting/finance functions such as FP&A, M&A, Fund Accounting, technical accounting, and system implementation work.

Long-term, single-client advisory engagements aim to upskill you as an A&F professional and accelerate career progression.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; Master’s preferred.
• CPA certification preferred or in process.
• Minimum of 3 years of External Audit exposure with a Big 4 or large CPA Firm.
• Minimum of 3 busy seasons in external audit (2 main seasons + a summer season)
• Strong professionalism and ability to communicate with C-Suite level individuals.

Skills

GAAP IFRS FASB SEC rules

Advanced Excel skills

C-Suite communication

External audit background

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance

Masters degree preferred

CPA certification preferred

Tools

Excel macros

Job description

Are you looking to transition from External Audit into Corporate Accounting & Finance, but don't know what area makes sense for you?

If you answered YES, then you should probably read on! - We are partnered with a leading Single Client Advisory firm, who are looking for External Auditors who want to gain exposure, to a wide range of Industries & Accounting/Finance functions, such as FP&A, M&A, Fund Accounting, Technical Accounting & System Implementation work. Long-term, Single Client Advisory engagements, focused on up-skilling you as an A&F professional & helping you hit the next gear in your Career. (NOTE: no pre-requisite knowledge is required, other than an External Audit foundation & an openness/willingness to take on new challenges)

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance, Masters degree preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification preferred - will accept those who are in process
• Minimum of 3 years of External Audit exposure, with a Big 4, or large CPA Firm.
• Minimum of 3 busy seasons in external audit- Will accept 2 main busy seasons & a summer busy season
• High degree of professionalism required- including the ability to communicate with C-Suite level individuals.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, FASB & SEC/ASC rules and standards.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (i.e., macros, pivot tables, etc.) desirable.