Lead Associate – Strategic Finance Advisory

Oliver James Group; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 159,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James Group is seeking a Lead Associate in Strategic Finance Advisory in Cleveland, OH. This role transitions external auditors into corporate accounting and finance, offering exposure to FP&A, M&A, fund accounting, and technical accounting across a single client.

You will handle system implementations and interact with C-suite leaders while advancing your A&F expertise. With a permanent, full-time focus and a salary range of $159,000 to $224,000, the position emphasizes long-term client

Qualifications

• External audit foundation and openness to new challenges.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, FASB & SEC/ASC rules.

Responsibilities

• Engage in long-term, single-client advisory engagements across FP&A, M&A, fund accounting, technical accounting and system implementation.
• Develop and demonstrate professionalism with C-suite communication.
• Advance career by up-skilling across accounting and finance functions.

Skills

External audit

Executive communication

Advanced Excel

Education

Undergraduate accounting/finance

Masters preferred

CPA preferred/in-progress

Tools

Excel

Job description

# Lead Associate – Strategic Finance AdvisoryJob Search Lead Associate – Strategic Finance AdvisorySalary$159000 - $224000LocationCleveland, OH, USAContractPermanentIndustryAccountancyAccountancy & Finance---ContactAdam [e-mail] Now**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.