Senior Associate – Strategic Finance Advisory

Oliver James; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

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

This long-term, single client engagement focuses on up-skilling you as an A&F professional and helping you advance your career. No prerequisites beyond an External Audit foundation and willingness to take on new challenges.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance; Masters preferred.
• CPA certification preferred or in process.
• Minimum of 3 external audit years with a Big 4 or large CPA firm.
• 3 busy seasons in external audit; summer season acceptable.
• Strong communication with C-Suite level individuals and solid GAAP/IFRS knowledge.

Skills

Executive communication

GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

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 & an openness/willingness to take on new challenges)

• 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.