Manager- Accounting Advisory

Regal Executive Search; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an experienced finance advisor to provide guidance on accounting functions and manage client engagements. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in the field, particularly within professional services. Responsibilities also include creating presentations and managing teams effectively to foster collaboration. Strong leadership skills and a detail-oriented mindset are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience advising commercial companies in accounting and finance.
• Prior experience in professional services, preferably at 'Big Four'.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on accounting/finance functions.
• Manage client accounts, projects, and engagements.
• Create impactful presentations for client decisions.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Operational Accounting

Client Relationship Management

Creative Problem Solving

Leadership Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or other technical discipline

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on all areas involving accounting/finance functions to include: financial reporting, operational accounting, technical accounting, transactions
• Manage client accounts, projects, and engagements, including: work plans, staffing, deadlines, and budgets throughout all lifecycle phases – strategy, goal-setting, deliverables, and maintaining an integrated project plan
• Create presentations that effectively inform and influence client decisions
• Act as role model, supervisor, coach, and mentor to Managing Consultants, Senior Consultants and Consultants on projects and within coaching families
• Manage teams and individuals by tracking and directing performance against objectives
• Develop timely resolutions to issues, risks, and project team conflicts
• Foster a spirit of collaboration among team members

• Provide guidance on all areas involving accounting/finance functions to include: financial reporting, operational accounting, technical accounting, transactions
• Manage client accounts, projects, and engagements, including: work plans, staffing, deadlines, and budgets throughout all lifecycle phases – strategy, goal-setting, deliverables, and maintaining an integrated project plan
• Create presentations that effectively inform and influence client decisions
• Act as role model, supervisor, coach, and mentor to Managing Consultants, Senior Consultants and Consultants on projects and within coaching families
• Manage teams and individuals by tracking and directing performance against objectives
• Develop timely resolutions to issues, risks, and project team conflicts
• Foster a spirit of collaboration among team members

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience advising commercial companies in one or more of the following areas:
• Financial Reporting (e.g. SEC reporting, restatements, correction of errors, 10-K, 10-Q)
• Operational Accounting (e.g. streamlining monthly close process, preparing/facilitating the external audit process, improving FP&A functions)
• Implementing new accounting policy (e.g. ASC 606 revenue recognition, ASC 842 leases)
• Prior experience in professional services (public accounting or advisory firm), preferably at the "Big Four" or global management consulting firm (e.g. Ernst & Young, Deloitte, KPMG, PWC, Navigant, FTI, Accenture, IBM)
• In depth knowledge of accounting standards (U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS)
• Consistent success in building and developing strong client relationships
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to foster an environment of collaboration and excellence
• Detail oriented with the ability to think from a "big picture" perspective
• Creativity, confidence, and flexibility
• High energy, enthusiasm and an entrepreneurial spirit

Additional Experience Desired

• Experience supporting transactions as a result of, or in preparation for, one or more of the following areas: mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, spin-off, carve-out, IPO
• Experience supporting internal audit and/or risk services in one or more of the following areas: internal audit, Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance, governance
• Experience advising commercial companies in one or more of the following areas: finance optimization, operations improvement, business process improvement, change management, program or project management, data analytics, robotic process automation (RPA)

Certifications

• CPA, CIA, CFA, CA, CISA, CISM, CIPP, PMP

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Accounting, Business, Finance or other technical discipline