Senior Associate - Single Client Advisory - A&F

Oliver James Group; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James Group partners with a leading Single Client Advisory firm to transition External Auditors into Corporate Accounting & Finance, exposing them to FP&A, M&A, Fund Accounting, Technical Accounting and System Implementation work.

These long-term engagements focus on up-skilling you as an A&F professional and helping your career reach the next level, with no prerequisites beyond an External Audit foundation and willingness to take on new challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA certification preferred or in process.
• Minimum 3 years External Audit exposure (Big 4 or large CPA firm).
• At least 3 busy seasons in external audit (or 2+ and one summer).
• Strong professionalism and ability to communicate with C-Suite level executives.
• Deep knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, FASB and SEC/ASC rules.
• Advanced Excel skills (macros, pivot tables) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Move from External Audit into Corporate Accounting & Finance with exposure to FP&A, M&A, Fund Accounting, Technical Accounting & System Implementation.
• Engage in long-term, single-client advisory engagements focused on up-skilling as an A&F professional.
• Communicate effectively with C-Suite and senior stakeholders across diverse industries.

Skills

Advanced Excel

C-Suite communication

GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification (preferred)

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.