Senior Associate - Strategic Finance Advisory

Oliver James Group; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James Group is seeking candidates with an external audit foundation who want to transition into Corporate Accounting & Finance roles. The role offers exposure to FP&A, M&A, fund accounting, and system implementations across multiple industries.

No pre-requisite industry knowledge is required beyond External Audit experience and a willingness to take on new challenges to upskill as an A&F professional for long-term single-client engagements.

Qualifications

• Accounting or finance bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred.
• CPA certification preferred or in process.
• Min 3 years External Audit exposure, Big 4 or large CPA firm.
• 3 busy seasons in external audit; 2 main busy seasons and a summer season accepted.
• Strong communication with C-Suite level individuals.
• GAAP, IFRS, FASB & SEC/ASC knowledge essential.
• Advanced Excel skills (macros, pivot tables) desirable.

Skills

External Audit experience

GAAP knowledge

C-Suite communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance

Masters degree preferred

CPA certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel advanced

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.