Senior Associate – Single Client Advisory – A&F

Oliver James; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James is seeking External Auditors who want to transition into Corporate Accounting & Finance, exposing them to a wide range of industries and accounting/finance functions such as FP&A, M&A, Fund Accounting, and Technical Accounting & System Implementation work.

Long-term, single-client engagements focus on up-skilling you as an A&F professional and helping you hit the next gear in your career. No prerequisites beyond an External Audit foundation and willingness to take on new challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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.
• High degree of professionalism, including communication with C-Suite level individuals.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, FASB & SEC/ASC rules and standards.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (macros, pivot tables) desirable.

Skills

Communication with C-Suite

GAAP knowledge

C-Suite communication

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft 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 & 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.