Senior Associate

Leadenhall Search & Selection; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Leadenhall Search & Selection represents a leading accounting and finance advisory firm seeking a Senior Associate to join its Dallas, TX team. The role covers financial reporting, technical accounting and broader finance initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional aiming to broaden experience beyond traditional audit in a client-facing environment with large corporate clients.

Qualifications

• 2.5–5 years of accounting or external audit experience.
• Experience within a Big Four or top 7 national accounting firm is required.
• Completed at least one busy season at Senior Associate level.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support accounting and finance engagements for large corporate clients.
• Assist with financial reporting, technical accounting and complex accounting matters.
• Contribute to financial process improvement, internal controls and transformation projects.
• Analyse financial information and develop practical solutions to accounting challenges.
• Build strong client relationships and deliver high-quality work within deadlines.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Client-facing communication

Organisational skills

Adaptable in fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred or pursuing CPA

Job description

Our client is a leading accounting and finance advisory firm seeking a Senior Associate to join its team in Dallas, Texas. The role offers exposure to a variety of corporate clients and projects, spanning financial reporting, technical accounting and broader finance initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to broaden their experience beyond traditional audit and develop their career in a client-facing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support accounting and finance engagements for large corporate clients.


• Assist with financial reporting, technical accounting and complex accounting matters.


• Contribute to financial process improvement, internal controls and transformation projects.


• Analyse financial information and develop practical solutions to accounting challenges.


• Build strong client relationships and deliver high-quality work within deadlines.

Candidate Profile

• Approximately 2.5–5 years of accounting or external audit experience.


• Experience within a Big Four or top 7 national accounting firm is required.


• Completed at least one busy season at Senior Associate level.


• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting.


• CPA preferred, or actively working towards qualification.


• Excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills.


• Proactive, adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a technically strong accounting professional looking to broaden their experience beyond traditional audit. They will be commercially minded, confident working with clients and keen to develop their expertise across a variety of accounting and finance engagements.