Senior Accounting Advisory Leader – Financial Services

Highspring; New York (NY); On-site; USD 139,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

Highspring seeks an experienced Accounting Advisory professional to lead client engagements focused on IPO readiness, transaction support, and complex financial reporting within the financial services sector.

You will collaborate with senior bankers and executives, delivering research-backed guidance and compliance with US GAAP and SOX standards, while traveling up to 25% to serve Fortune 100 brands, growth companies, and mid-market clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• CPA, CIA, or CMA designation.
• 8+ years of experience in professional services (public accounting or advisory).
• Deep expertise in Financial Services with exposure to digital assets or fintech environments.
• Strong knowledge of SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP and SOX standards.
• Proven understanding of accounting and audit practices, procedures, and reporting standards.
• Flexibility to travel at least 25%.

Responsibilities

• Advise financial services and banking clients on IPO preparation, transaction support, carve-outs and spin-offs, audit readiness, and adoption of new accounting standards.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams on technical accounting and control-related matters, offering guidance and actionable recommendations.
• Develop and deliver presentations on technical concepts, project plans, delivery strategies, milestones, and outcomes to client stakeholders.
• Monitor team progress to ensure alignment with work programs and professional standards.
• Educate internal and external audiences on accounting best practices, especially related to emerging financial technologies and digital assets.
• Design and implement innovative business solutions to enhance the firm’s methodology and client delivery.
• Build trust and credibility as a strategic advisor in financial services and digital assets.
• Manage client relationships with a focus on identifying and securing new business opportunities.
• Participate in career development initiatives and technical training programs.

Skills

CPA/CIA/CMA designation

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

8+ years in professional services

Tools

Oracle

SAP

PeopleSoft

JD Edwards

Workday

NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Highspring seeks an experienced Accounting Advisory professional to lead client engagements focused on IPO readiness, transaction support, and complex financial reporting within the financial services sector.

You will collaborate with senior bankers and executives, delivering research-backed guidance and compliance with US GAAP and SOX standards, while traveling up to 25% to serve Fortune 100 brands, growth companies, and mid-market clients.