Senior Associate - Single Client Advisory - A&F

Oliver James Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James Group partners with a leading advisory firm seeking External Auditors who want to transition into Corporate Accounting & Finance. You’ll gain exposure to FP&A, M&A, fund accounting, and technical accounting, including system implementation work, in long-term engagements.

The role requires an External Audit foundation, openness to new challenges, and strong communication with C-Suite. CPA preferred (in process acceptable); Masters welcomed; three busy seasons experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; master's preferred.
• CPA certification preferred or in process.
• Minimum of 3 years External Audit exposure at a Big 4 or large CPA firm.
• 3 busy seasons in external audit, or 2 busy seasons plus a summer busy season.
• Strong communication with C-Suite executives.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, FASB and SEC/ASC rules.
• Advanced Excel skills (macros, pivot tables) desirable.

Skills

C-Suite communication

Big 4 external audit background

Excel proficiency

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance

Masters degree preferred

CPA certification preferred

Tools

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you looking to transition from External Audit into Corporate Accounting & Finance, but don't know what area makes sense for you?

If you answered YES, then you should probably read on! - We are partnered with a leading Single Client Advisory firm, who are looking for External Auditors who want to gain exposure, to a wide range of Industries & Accounting/Finance functions, such as FP&A, M&A, Fund Accounting, Technical Accounting & System Implementation work.

Long-term, Single Client Advisory engagements, focused on up-skilling you as an A&F professional & helping you hit the next gear in your Career. (NOTE: no pre-requisite knowledge is required, other than an External Audit foundation & an openness/willingness to take on new challenges)

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance, Masters degree preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification preferred - will accept those who are in process
• Minimum of 3 years of External Audit exposure, with a Big 4, or large CPA Firm.
• Minimum of 3 busy seasons in external audit- Will accept 2 main busy seasons & a summer busy season
• High degree of professionalism required- including the ability to communicate with C-Suite level individuals.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, FASB & SEC/ASC rules and standards.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (i.e., macros, pivot tables, etc.) desirable.

Desired Skills and Experience Accounting, Finance, Audit, Assurance