Lead Associate – Strategic Finance Advisory

Oliver James Group; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James Group, in partnership with a leading single-client advisory firm, invites External Auditors to transition into Corporate Accounting & Finance with exposure to FP&A, M&A, Fund Accounting, Technical Accounting and System Implementation work.

No prior area knowledge is required beyond an External Audit foundation, with openness to new challenges and a long-term advisory engagement to upskill you as an A&F professional.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Masters degree preferred.
• CPA certification preferred or in process.
• Minimum of 3 years External Audit exposure, with a Big 4, or large CPA Firm.
• Minimum of 3 busy seasons in external audit.
• High degree of professionalism and communication with C-Suite.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, FASB & SEC/ASC rules and standards.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (macros, pivot tables) desirable.

Skills

External Audit experience

Big 4 experience

C-Suite communication

GAAP IFRS FASB SEC/ASC knowledge

Advanced Excel

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance

Masters degree preferred

CPA certification preferred / in progress

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.