Senior Associate to Manager, Accounting, Reporting & Technology

Eliassen Group; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with match

Generous PTO

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is looking for a Senior Associate to Manager in Accounting, Reporting & Technology. This role involves solving complex financial challenges by leveraging technical accounting expertise and data-driven insights. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, 3–5 years of relevant experience, and strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP. The position offers a competitive salary range of $90,000 - $130,000 and benefits including medical, dental, 401(k), and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in professional services or public accounting.
• Active CPA license or progress toward certification.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Research and resolve complex technical accounting matters.
• Draft clear technical accounting memoranda.
• Support preparation of financial statements and regulatory filings.

Skills

Technical accounting expertise

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Analytics tools

Job description

Position Title: Senior Associate to Manager, Accounting, Reporting & Technology

Location: Philadelphia, PA or Toronto, CA

All About Us

Eliassen Group is a leading professional services firm that delivers consulting and staffing services across its three primary business units: Business Advisory Solutions; Technology, and Clinical Solutions. Eliassen leverages over 30 years of success on behalf of our clients and we are committed to positively impacting the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which we operate. Most recently, Energage named Eliassen Group a winner of the Top Workplaces Award, and we have been recognized as a US Best Managed Company.

As a Senior Associate, you will partner with clients to solve complex financial accounting and reporting challenges at the intersection of accounting, technology, and transformation. Our team blends deep technical accounting expertise with a strong understanding of data, automation, and modern finance systems to help organizations move faster, operate smarter, and scale with confidence.

This is a unique opportunity to work across a wide range of engagements, including M&A and transaction support, capital markets transactions, IPO readiness, financial and regulatory reporting, sustainability reporting, technical accounting, and more, while also helping clients rethink and modernize how accounting and reporting get done. You will leverage technology-enabled tools, data-driven insights, and process automation to streamline analyses, improve accuracy, and enhance decision-making.

You will serve clients ranging from global industry leaders to high-growth startups across multiple industries, working closely with management teams to deliver practical, forward-looking solutions. In a highly collaborative environment, you’ll combine traditional accounting advisory skills with an understanding of data transformation, scalable processes, and emerging finance technologies, positioning clients, and your own career, for long-term success.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Research, analyze, and resolve complex technical accounting and financial reporting matters, leveraging technology-enabled tools and approaches to develop well-supported conclusions
• Partner with clients to understand business processes, systems, and data flows to assess accounting impacts and reporting implications
• Analyze, reconcile, and validate large data sets, using advanced Excel, automation techniques, and emerging analytics tools to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Draft clear, concise technical accounting memoranda that document issues, reference applicable U.S. GAAP, SEC guidance, etc. and articulate conclusions in a client-ready format
• Provide pre- and post-transaction accounting support for acquisitions, divestitures, IPOs, debt offerings, and other capital markets activities, with a focus on scalability and repeatability of processes
• Support the preparation of financial statements and regulatory filings (e.g., 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, S-1), helping clients modernize reporting workflows where possible
• Assist clients in audit readiness by improving documentation, streamlining support, and enhancing collaboration between finance, operations, and auditors
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for automation, standardization, and better use of data across accounting and reporting activities
• Manage project tasks and timelines, ensuring high-quality delivery while balancing multiple priorities in a dynamic consulting environment
• Collaborate closely with project and service line leaders to deliver integrated solutions that blend traditional accounting advisory with transformation-oriented thinking
• Participate in training and development programs to deepen technical accounting knowledge while expanding skills in technology, data, and modern finance practices
• Bring innovative ideas, technical insights, and a growth mindset to business development efforts and internal initiatives

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (preferred) or related field
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in professional services, public accounting, or corporate accounting, ideally with exposure to complex transactions and reporting environments
• Active CPA license (preferred) or progress toward certification
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
• Experience with acquisition accounting, divestitures, transaction readiness, and similar technical accounting topics
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large, complex data sets; experience with automation, reporting tools, or analytics platforms is a plus
• Ability to translate technical accounting guidance into practical, business-oriented recommendations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence interacting directly with clients and senior stakeholders
• Highly motivated self-starter with strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to meet deadlines
• Intellectual curiosity and a passion for continuous learning, including emerging trends in finance transformation and accounting technology
• Flexibility to work cross-functionally and quickly integrate into new project teams while building trusted client relationships

How We’re Different

Our team goes beyond traditional accounting advisory. We combine deep technical expertise with an understanding of data, systems, and automation to help clients not only get the accounting right, but also build smarter, more scalable finance functions. You’ll work on high-impact accounting issues while gaining exposure to how modern organizations are transforming the way financial information is produced, analyzed, and used.

Base Range: $90,000 - $130,000

This position includes additional variable compensation in the form of commissions on a monthly basis.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans, some with an Employer HSA contribution), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits, basic life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and PTO consisting of 10 holidays, 5 sick days (or more if required by law in the state/locality where you work), 15 days of vacation (based on tenure), bereavement leave, and 6-8 weeks paid maternity/disability leave and 2-4 weeks paid parental leave (based on tenure)