Senior Accountant

ECS Financial Services LTD; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for advancement

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development support

Job summary

ECS Financial Services LTD in Northbrook, IL is seeking an experienced CPA to lead assurance and accounting engagements, including preparation and review of GAAP financial statements, and oversight of compilation, review, and audit engagements. This leadership role features significant client interaction and opportunities to mentor staff.

The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years of public accounting, active CPA, and strong technical accounting knowledge.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• 7+ years of public accounting experience with significant assurance.
• Extensive experience supervising compilations, reviews, and audits.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and attestation standards.
• Proven ability to develop staff and manage client relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage, supervise, and review compilation, review, and audit engagements from planning through issuance.
• Review and prepare GAAP financial statements and related disclosures.
• Ensure engagements comply with standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify accounting issues and develop practical client solutions.
• Maintain engagement budgets, timelines, and profitability.
• Serve as primary client contact and build trusted advisor relationships.
• Communicate accounting and reporting matters to clients and firm leadership.
• Support business development and client retention initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop staff accountants, seniors, and supervisors.
• Provide technical training and feedback to foster growth.
• Promote a collaborative and innovative team environment.
• Identify opportunities to improve engagement efficiency through technology.

Skills

Client relations

Staff mentoring

GAAP knowledge

Financial statement prep

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree preferred

Job description

ECS Financial Services is seeking an experienced CPA to lead assurance and accounting engagements, including the preparation and review of GAAP financial statements and oversight of compilation, review, and audit engagements. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting expertise, exceptional client relationship skills, and a passion for mentoring staff while helping clients achieve their business goals. This leadership role offers significant client interaction, team development responsibilities, and opportunities to contribute to the continued growth of the firm.

Job Responsibilities:

Assurance & Accounting Services

• Manage, supervise, and review compilation, review, and audit engagements from planning through issuance.
• Review and prepare GAAP financial statements and related disclosures.
• Ensure engagements are completed in accordance with professional standards, firm policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Identify technical accounting, reporting, and attestation issues and develop practical solutions for clients.
• Maintain engagement budgets, timelines, and profitability objectives.
• Client Relationship Management
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client engagements.
• Develop and maintain trusted advisor relationships with business owners, executives, and financial leaders.
• Effectively communicate accounting, financial reporting, and attestation matters to clients and firm leadership.
• Assess client needs and identify opportunities to provide additional value-added services.
• Participate in client retention and business development initiatives.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop staff accountants, seniors, and supervisors.
• Provide technical training and coaching in accounting, auditing, and financial reporting matters.
• Review work product and provide constructive feedback to foster professional growth.
• Promote a collaborative, innovative, and team-oriented work environment.
• Monitor continuing professional education (CPE) requirements and assist in staff development planning.
• Assist with proposals, presentations, and new business development efforts.
• Identify opportunities to improve engagement efficiency through technology and process enhancements.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives that support the continued growth of the firm.
• Utilize technology and automation tools to improve client service and engagement effectiveness.

Job Requirements:

• Active CPA license required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; Master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of public accounting experience, including significant assurance experience.
• Extensive experience managing compilations, reviews, and audits.
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP and professional attestation standards.
• Demonstrated experience supervising, mentoring, and developing staff.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple engagements and client relationships simultaneously.
• Business development experience and a commitment to client service preferred.
• Performance-based incentives and bonuses
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Flexible work environment
• Significant opportunities for advancement and leadership
• Potential future Shareholder/Partner track