Senior Associate - Accounting & Transaction Advisory

Main Line Search; Washington (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Main Line Search is seeking Senior Associates and Managers in the Washington, DC area to deliver high-quality accounting and financial advisory services to public and private companies. You will work with management and partners on complex accounting matters, mentor junior staff, and lead portions of engagements.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in public accounting or related fields, CPA (or in progress), and strong U.S. GAAP knowledge.

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/consulting 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 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 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

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting

CPA license (or active pursuit)

Job description

A top accounting and advisory firm is looking to add several people to their team at the senior associate and manager level before the end of the year.

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

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