Senior Accounting Advisory Leader: IPOs, M&A & GAAP Strategy

Forvis Mazars US; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars US is seeking an experienced Accounting Advisory Services leader to guide client engagements, mentor teams, and deliver high-quality accounting solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional leadership and senior executives to drive successful outcomes across complex GAAP, SEC, and regulatory initiatives.

The role emphasizes strategic client service, mentorship, and business development, with a focus on growth of national practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• CPA license is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for C-suite and senior client executives, providing strategic guidance, regular project updates, and executive-level presentations.
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and identifying opportunities to expand service offerings.
• Develop engagement strategies and lead the execution of complex accounting and finance advisory engagements in collaboration with AAS leadership.
• Perform and review technical accounting research and advise clients on complex GAAP, SEC, and other regulatory requirements.
• Lead and support client engagements involving complex transactions, including IPOs, SPACs, mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives.
• Oversee engagement quality and ensure deliverables meet technical, regulatory, and client expectations.
• Identify and proactively resolve engagement challenges and risks, collaborating with leadership as needed to drive successful outcomes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop project teams by providing coaching, technical guidance, and performance feedback.
• Support business development efforts through proposal development, engagement scoping, pricing, client relationship management, and identifying opportunities for expanded services.

Skills

Relationship management

Executive communication

Project leadership

Technical accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA License

Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Forvis Mazars US is seeking an experienced Accounting Advisory Services leader to guide client engagements, mentor teams, and deliver high-quality accounting solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional leadership and senior executives to drive successful outcomes across complex GAAP, SEC, and regulatory initiatives.

The role emphasizes strategic client service, mentorship, and business development, with a focus on growth of national practice.