Senior Associate – Single Client Advisory – A&F

Oliver James Associates Ltd.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James Associates Ltd. is seeking External Auditors, FDD, or Deals professionals who want to transition into Corporate Accounting & Finance, gaining exposure to FP&A, M&A, fund accounting, and technical accounting or system implementation work. Long-term, single-client advisory engagements focused on up-skilling you as an A&F professional.

No prerequisites beyond External Audit foundation and openness to take on new challenges.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance; Masters preferred.
• CPA preferred or in process.
• Min 3 years External Audit exposure at Big 4 or large CPA Firm.
• Min 3 busy seasons in external audit (2 seasons plus a summer season acceptable).
• High professionalism; ability to communicate with C-Suite level individuals.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, FASB & SEC/ASC rules.
• Advanced Excel skills desirable.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Communication with C-Suite

Big 4 External Audit experience

GAAP knowledge

IFRS/FASB knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

Masters preferred

CPA preferred / in progress

Tools

Excel (Macros / Pivot Tables)

Job description

About the job

Are you looking to transition from External Audit into Corporate Accounting & Finance, but don't know what area makes sense for you? You could also be a professional from a FDD, Deals, Technical Accounting background.

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/FDD/Deals professionals 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