Senior Associate – Strategic Finance Advisory

Oliver James Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James Group is partnering with a leading Single Client Advisory firm to help External Auditors transition into Corporate Accounting and Finance, exploring areas like FP&A, M&A, Fund Accounting, and Technical Accounting.

This long-term engagement focuses on up-skilling you as an A&F professional, with no prerequisite beyond an External Audit foundation and a 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 at Big 4 or large CPA firm.
• 3 busy seasons in external audit (2 main + summer acceptable).
• Strong communication with C-Suite and high professionalism.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, FASB and SEC/ASC rules.

Responsibilities

• Transition from External Audit into Corporate Accounting & Finance exposure.
• Gain experience in FP&A, M&A, Fund Accounting, Technical Accounting & System Implementation.
• Interact with senior stakeholders to support cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Communication with C-Suite

Professionalism

GAAP IFRS FASB SEC knowledge

Advanced Excel

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance

Masters degree preferred

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 & a 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.