Lead Associate - Strategic Finance Advisory

Oliver James Group; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James Group is seeking professionals with a strong External Audit foundation who want to transition into Corporate Accounting & Finance. The role offers exposure to a wide range of Accounting/Finance functions, including FP&A, M&A, Fund Accounting, Technical Accounting, and System Implementation.

Long-term, single-client advisory engagements focus on up-skilling you as an A&F professional, helping you advance to the next career level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; Master's degree preferred.
• CPA certification preferred or in progress.
• Minimum of 3 years External Audit exposure at a Big 4 or large CPA firm.
• Minimum of 3 busy seasons in external audit; 2 main busy seasons and a summer busy season accepted.
• High professionalism including ability to communicate with C-suite level individuals.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, FASB & SEC/ASC rules.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills desirable.

Responsibilities

• Transition from External Audit into Corporate Accounting & Finance with exposure to FP&A, M&A, Fund Accounting, Technical Accounting & System Implementation.
• Engage in long-term, single-client advisory engagements to up-skill as an A&F professional.
• Interact with C-suite executives across industries to build accounting and finance expertise.

Skills

External Audit experience

Big 4 exposure

Communication with C-suite

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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.