Senior Associate, Accounting & Financial Advisory

Main Line Search; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Main Line Search is seeking Senior Associates and Managers to join its accounting and advisory team in Washington, DC. You will deliver high-quality technical accounting, financial reporting support, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with management.

You will handle complex issues such as revenue recognition, lease accounting, business combinations, stock-based compensation, and IPO readiness, while guiding client teams and contributing to practice development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in public accounting, consulting, or a combination of public and industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP; IFRS experience a plus.
• Experience with technical accounting, financial reporting, and/or transaction advisory engagements.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements in a fast-paced, client-service environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary project team member on client engagements, delivering technical accounting and financial reporting support
• Assist clients with complex accounting issues, including revenue recognition, lease accounting, business combinations, stock-based compensation, and adoption of new accounting standards
• Support transaction-related activities such as IPO readiness, carve-outs, mergers and acquisitions, and divestitures
• Prepare and review financial statements, footnotes, and technical accounting memoranda in accordance with U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS
• Collaborate directly with client finance teams, auditors, and other advisors to ensure accurate and timely deliverables
• Supervise, train, and mentor associates, providing feedback and performance guidance
• Contribute to practice development through thought leadership, process improvements, and internal initiatives

Skills

Public accounting

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Accounting

CPA license strongly preferred

Job description

Main Line Search is seeking Senior Associates and Managers to join its accounting and advisory team in Washington, DC. You will deliver high-quality technical accounting, financial reporting support, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with management.

You will handle complex issues such as revenue recognition, lease accounting, business combinations, stock-based compensation, and IPO readiness, while guiding client teams and contributing to practice development.