Senior Associate – Single Client Advisory – A&F

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

Job summary

Oliver James Group is seeking a Senior Associate for Single Client Advisory in Stamford, CT. Transition from External Audit into Corporate Accounting & Finance across FP&A, M&A, Fund Accounting, Technical Accounting, and System Implementation engagements.

Engagements are long-term, focused on up-skilling as an A&F professional with exposure to C-Suite stakeholders. Prior External Audit foundation and willingness to take on new challenges are essential.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance; Masters preferred.
• CPA preferred or in process.
• 3+ years External Audit exposure at Big 4 or large CPA firm.
• 3 busy seasons in external audit; summer season accepted.

Skills

External Audit

GAAP/IFRS

C-Suite comms

Excel advanced

Education

Bachelor in Accounting or Finance

Masters preferred

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.