Senior Associate – Single Client Advisory – A&F

Oliver James Group; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James Group in Stamford, CT seeks a Senior Associate – Single Client Advisory to transition from External Audit into Corporate Accounting & Finance, gaining exposure to FP&A, M&A, Fund Accounting, Technical Accounting and System Implementation.

This long-term, single-client advisory role focuses on up-skilling you as an A&F professional and advancing your career, with no hard prerequisites beyond External Audit experience and a willingness to tackle new challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; Masters preferred.
• CPA certification preferred or in process.
• Minimum 3 external audit seasons with Big 4 or large CPA firm.
• Strong communication with C-Suite and GAAP/IFRS/SEC rules knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skills (macros, PivotTables).

Responsibilities

• Engage in long-term, single-client advisory engagements across industries.
• Support transitions from external audit to corporate accounting & finance functions.

Skills

External Audit

Communication

Excel

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CPA certification

Tools

Excel

Job description

# Senior Associate – Single Client Advisory – A&FJob Search Senior Associate – Single Client Advisory – A&FSalary$162000 - $213000LocationStamford, CT, USAContractPermanentIndustryAccountancyAccountancy & Finance---ContactAdam [e-mail] Now**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.