Senior Accountant Advisory

Energy Talent Search; Texas; On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Direct exposure to leadership

Mentorship and leadership track

401(k) and corporate benefits

Job summary

Energy Talent Search is partnering with a national accounting advisory firm to place a Senior Accounting Advisory Professional. This role focuses on client-facing accounting advisory work, partnering with CFOs and senior finance leaders to tackle complex financial and strategic initiatives.

Typical projects span about seven months, offering variety beyond traditional audits, with exposure to Fortune 1000 clients and opportunities for leadership growth.

Qualifications

• 3-9 years total public accounting experience.
• Minimum of 3 busy seasons completed (in the past 5 years).
• Strong progression in title and responsibility.
• CPA license preferred (or actively pursuing).
• Experience with financial reporting and technical accounting research.
• Exposure to transaction advisory, accounting advisory, or complex audit engagements preferred.
• Must reside within 20 miles of the Dallas office.
• No government or not-for-profit accounting backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on accounting advisory services in client environments rather than traditional recurring audits.
• Collaborate with CFOs and senior finance leadership on complex financial and strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to IPO readiness, M&A, carve-outs, and other strategic projects.

Skills

Public accounting experience

CPA license

Financial reporting

Technical accounting research

Education

CPA license preferred

Job description

Dallas, United States

Senior Accounting Advisory Professional - Public Accounting Required

Energy Talent Search is working with a national accounting advisory firm seeking experienced CPAs who are ready to move beyond the traditional public accounting and audit cycle. Still running audit cycles - or ready for something different? This opportunity offers many of the things experienced public accounting professionals are looking for in their next move:

• Average 40-45-hour workweeks throughout the year
• Projects averaging approximately seven months, providing greater client and project variety
• Performance bonuses paid throughout the year - typically 14 bonus opportunities annually
• Direct exposure to CFOs and senior finance leadership
• High-impact project work with Fortune 1000 and other large organizations
• Broader experience for professionals ultimately interested in senior finance leadership or becoming a CFO

This is not a move into traditional corporate accounting, and it is not another recurring audit track. It is a client-facing advisory opportunity where you will work directly with CFOs, senior finance leaders, and accounting teams on complex financial and strategic initiatives.

One of the biggest differences is the variety. Rather than spending years working with the same client and repeating the same audit cycle, projects average approximately seven months. This provides exposure to different organizations, industries, finance teams, and business challenges.

In this role, you will apply your background in U.S. GAAP, technical accounting, financial reporting, and accounting research while supporting initiatives such as:

• IPO readiness and public company preparation, including SEC reporting
• M&A transactions, purchase accounting, and post-deal integration
• Carve-outs and spin-offs
• Technical GAAP accounting analysis and implementation
• Financial statement preparation and complex reporting matters
• Accounting policy development and documentation
• Strategic finance and accounting transformation projects
• Other complex, project-based accounting and finance initiatives

You will provide hands-on accounting advisory services within client environments rather than performing traditional recurring audit procedures. The variety of projects provides exposure to how different CFOs and finance organizations operate and an opportunity to develop a much broader business and leadership perspective.

For professionals who ultimately want to move into senior finance leadership or become a CFO, this provides an opportunity to build experience across multiple organizations and complex business situations rather than remaining primarily focused on traditional audit work.

Also hiring in: Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Chicago, Charlotte and a few other major cities

Requirements

MUST have current or recent public accounting experience (or equivalent)

• 3-9 years total public accounting experience
• Minimum of 3 busy seasons completed (in the past 5 years)
• Strong progression in title and responsibility
• CPA license preferred (or actively pursuing completion)
• Experience with financial reporting and technical accounting research
• Exposure to transaction advisory, accounting advisory, or complex audit engagements preferred
• Must reside within 20 miles of the Dallas office
• No government or non-profit accounting backgrounds.

Compensation

Competitive total compensation typically ranges from the low $115Ks into the $125Ks+ depending on experience and level. (higher for manager level candidates)

Performance bonuses paid throughout the year - typically 14 bonus opportunities annually (averages $30-$35K guaranteed)

The model includes a strong base salary plus performance-driven upside in an entrepreneurial environment.

Additional Benefits

• Guaranteed Performance-based compensation structure
• Direct exposure to Fortune 500 leadership teams
• Accelerated professional development
• Strong mentorship and leadership track
• 401(k) and standard corporate benefits