Managing Associate – Strategic Finance Advisory

Oliver James; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James in Baltimore, MD seeks External Auditors who want to transition into Corporate Accounting & Finance, gaining exposure to FP&A, M&A, Fund Accounting, and Technical Accounting.

This long-term single-client engagement focuses on up-skilling you as an A&F professional and advancing your career, with the opportunity to work directly with C‑suite executives and support system implementations.

No prerequisites beyond an External Audit foundation and openness to new challenges.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance, Masters preferred
• CPA certification preferred – in process acceptable
• 3+ years External Audit experience at Big 4 or large CPA firm
• 3 busy seasons in external audit (including summer)
• Strong communication with C-Suite level individuals
• Solid knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, FASB & SEC/ASC rules and standards
• Advanced Excel skills desirable

Responsibilities

• Transition from External Audit to Corporate Accounting & Finance
• Gain exposure to FP&A, M&A, Fund Accounting, Technical Accounting
• Support system implementation projects
• Interact with senior leadership and cross-functional teams

Skills

Professional communication

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance

Masters degree preferred

CPA certification preferred

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

Pivot tables

Macros

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.