Senior Associate – Single Client Advisory – A&F

Oliver James Group; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James Group in Stamford, CT seeks professionals with an External Audit foundation who want exposure to Corporate Accounting and Finance, including FP&A, M&A, Fund Accounting, Technical Accounting and system implementation work.

This long-term, single-client advisory engagement focuses on up-skilling you as an A&F professional and helping you advance your career, with no prerequisites beyond audit experience and a willingness to tackle new challenges.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance; Masters preferred.
• CPA certification preferred – will accept those 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; 2 main seasons and a summer season accepted.
• High professionalism; ability to communicate with C-Suite level individuals.
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, FASB & SEC/ASC rules and standards.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (macros, pivot tables) desirable.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

FASB & SEC rules

Advanced Excel

C-Suite communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Master's degree preferred

CPA certification preferred

Tools

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 & a 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.