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 External Auditors looking to transition into Corporate Accounting & Finance in Cleveland. This role offers exposure to FP&A, M&A, Fund Accounting, Technical Accounting, and System Implementation projects over long-term engagements with a single client.

Ideal candidates have an External Audit foundation, CPA in process or completed, and strong communication with C-Suite stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance; Masters preferred.
• CPA certification preferred or in process.
• 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 seasons + a summer season accepted).
• Strong professionalism including ability to communicate with C-Suite executives.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, FASB & SEC/ASC standards.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (macros, pivot tables) desirable.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

SEC rules

Advanced Excel

Audit experience

Big 4 experience

C-Suite communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

Masters preferred

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel macros

Power pivot

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.