Managing Associate - Strategic Finance Advisory

Oliver James; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James is helping a client transition experienced External Auditors into Corporate Accounting & Finance, with exposure to FP&A, M&A, Fund Accounting, and System Implementation. The engagements are long-term, focused on up-skilling as an A&F professional, and require openness to new challenges beyond a traditional audit path.

No specific prerequisites beyond External Audit foundation; communication with senior leaders is essential, and GAAP/IFRS/SEC standards knowledge is valued.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance; Masters preferred.
• CPA certification preferred or in process.
• Minimum of 3 external audit years with Big 4 or large CPA firm.
• Minimum of 3 busy seasons in external audit; two seasons and a summer accepted.
• Professionalism to interact with C-Suite and high-stakes GAAP/IFRS/SEC standards.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

C-suite communication

Advanced Excel

Audit background

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Masters degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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.