Senior Accountant- Technical Accounting & Strategic Finance

Atlantic Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Group is seeking a Senior Accountant specializing in Technical Accounting and Strategic Finance. The role involves handling complex accounting, financial reporting, and finance transformation for diverse clients in a fast-paced, project-based environment.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in public accounting and strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, with CPA preferred. You will support SEC reporting, IPO readiness, and strategic transactions while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of public accounting or relevant industry experience.
• Big 4 or large public accounting experience preferred.
• CPA or active pursuit of CPA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with technical accounting, SEC reporting, or transaction-related projects is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients on complex accounting, financial reporting, and finance transformation initiatives.
• Research and apply U.S. GAAP guidance to technical accounting matters.
• Assist with financial statement preparation, SEC reporting, and disclosure requirements.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, carve-outs, integrations, and other strategic transactions.
• Participate in IPO readiness, process improvement, and finance transformation projects.
• Evaluate internal controls and recommend improvements to accounting processes.
• Analyze financial data and provide recommendations to support business decisions.
• Collaborate with client leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality project outcomes.
• Manage multiple client engagements while meeting project deadlines.

Skills

Public accounting

U.S. GAAP

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Senior Accountant– Technical Accounting & Strategic Finance

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a growing professional services organization that helps clients navigate complex accounting, financial reporting, and business transformation initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of high-impact projects across multiple industries while collaborating with experienced finance and accounting professionals.

If you're looking to leverage your public accounting background in a dynamic, project-based environment with exposure to diverse clients and challenging engagements, we'd love to connect.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients on complex accounting, financial reporting, and finance transformation initiatives.


• Research and apply U.S. GAAP guidance to technical accounting matters.


• Assist with financial statement preparation, SEC reporting, and disclosure requirements.


• Support mergers, acquisitions, carve-outs, integrations, and other strategic transactions.


• Participate in IPO readiness, process improvement, and finance transformation projects.


• Evaluate internal controls and recommend improvements to accounting processes.


• Analyze financial data and provide recommendations to support business decisions.


• Collaborate with client leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality project outcomes.


• Manage multiple client engagements while meeting project deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.


• 3+ years of public accounting or relevant industry experience.


• Big 4 or large public accounting experience preferred.


• CPA or active pursuit of CPA preferred.


• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.


• Experience with technical accounting, SEC reporting, or transaction-related projects is a plus.


• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

What You'll Gain

• Opportunities to work on complex accounting, reporting, and strategic finance initiatives.


• A collaborative, high-performing team environment.


• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.


• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.