Senior Associate - Accounting & Transaction Advisory

Main Line Search; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Main Line Search is seeking Senior Associates and Managers to deliver high-quality accounting and financial advisory services for public and private companies. You will work with management and partners on complex accounting matters and mentoring junior staff.

Candidates should have 3+ years of experience, a strong GAAP background, and CPA or active pursuit. The role emphasizes leadership, client service, and delivering timely, accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA license (or active pursuit) strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant public accounting or advisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP; IFRS experience a plus.
• Experience with technical accounting and financial reporting engagements.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary project team member delivering accounting and financial reporting support.
• Assist clients with complex accounting issues including revenue recognition, leases, and business combinations.
• Support IPO readiness, carve-outs, M&A, and divestitures activities.
• Prepare financial statements, footnotes, and technical memos under U.S. GAAP/IFRS.
• Collaborate with client finance teams, auditors, and other advisors to ensure timely deliverables.
• Supervise, train, and mentor associates; provide performance feedback.
• Contribute to practice development through thought leadership and process improvements.

Skills

CPA license

GAAP knowledge

IFRS experience

Analytical ability

Communication

Project management

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Accounting

Job description

A top accounting and advisory firm is looking to add several people to their team at the senior associate and manager level as Labor Day approaches.

Position Overview

Senior Associates and Managers will play a key role in delivering high-quality accounting and financial advisory services to a diverse client base, including public and private companies. This individual will work closely with management and partners to support complex accounting matters, transactions, and financial reporting initiatives while also mentoring junior team members.

Key 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA license (or active pursuit) strongly preferred
• 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

What Success Looks Like

• Consistently delivering high-quality, technically sound work
• Building strong client relationships and earning trust as a reliable advisor
• Effectively leading portions of engagements and developing junior team members
• Demonstrating intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to problem‑solving