Senior Accountant

ECS Financial Services LTD; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Professional development support

Flexible work environment

Job summary

ECS Financial Services LTD in Northbrook, IL seeks an experienced CPA to lead assurance and accounting engagements, including GAAP financial statement prep and review, and oversight of compilation, review, and audit work. The role combines client leadership with staff mentoring and growth opportunities.

You will manage engagements from planning through issuance, supervise staff, and build relationships with business owners and financial leaders while helping clients achieve their goals.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• 7+ years of public accounting experience, including significant assurance experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and attestation standards.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, and developing staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead compilation, review, and audit engagements from planning through issuance.
• Review GAAP financial statements and related disclosures.
• Ensure engagements meet professional standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify accounting, reporting, and attestation issues and develop practical solutions for clients.
• Maintain engagement budgets, timelines, and profitability objectives.
• Serve as the primary client contact and develop trusted advisor relationships.
• Lead, mentor, and develop staff accountants, seniors, and supervisors.
• Assist with proposals and business development efforts.
• Utilize technology to improve engagement efficiency.

Skills

Client relations

Staff mentoring

Technical accounting

GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Leadership

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