Senior Consultant

Turning Point Strategic Advisors; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premiums

401(k) match

Hybrid structure with remote option

Growth opportunities

Competitive pay

Job summary

Turning Point Strategic Advisors seeks a finance leader to join a strong team of consultants. This hybrid role is based in Seattle’s Pike Place Market, with periodic client engagements and remote support for non-local staff.

The position oversees month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, and job costing. You will ensure GAAP compliance, maintain confidentiality, and leverage AI tools to improve workflows. CPA is a plus.

Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. in Accounting.
• 5+ years of diverse public and private accounting experience.
• Prior experience with a professional services firm.
• Prior public accounting experience.
• Active CPA credential is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Month-end close duties including journal entries and reconciliations with GAAP compliance.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages and internal/external reporting.
• Maintain and compare against budgets and forecasts.
• Oversee cost accounting, job costing, and variance analysis.
• Advance accounting policies through training and process improvements.
• Collaborate with client leadership to translate findings into actions.

Skills

Accounting

Communication skills

CPA (optional)

Education

B.S./B.A. in Accounting

Job description

This is a firm where leaders grow. Where smart, motivated people can make a difference. Where your career can scale alongside the impact you help create.

At Turning Point, we believe that clarity drives confidence, and confidence drives results. We are a financial advisory firm that empowers mid-market companies to make bold, informed decisions by turning financial complexity into insight. From strategic CFO consulting and enterprise performance improvement to capital advisory, restructuring, and executive search, we roll up our sleeves and solve the challenges that matter most

We are more than consultants; we are partners in growth. Our clients rely on us not just for our technical expertise but also for our ability to lead through transformation with empathy, agility, and a bias for action. We bring a values-first approach to every engagement and are proud to foster a collaborative, human-centered culture.

Job Summary

The right candidate will be joining a strong team of consultants who help lead their clients into the future. In assisting our clients, this position is responsible for month-end close, financial reporting, managing finance and accounting departments, accounting system conversions, and job costing analysis. The candidate we are looking for must be dynamic, fast-learning, and willing to jump into any task to support our continued growth as an industry leader.

This is a hybrid role based out of our Seattle office, located in the Pike Place Market area. Client engagement is a core part of the work; consultants should expect to be onsite with clients periodically, at times more than one day per week. If you are not local to Seattle, this role is fully remote.

Job Duties

• Responsible for numerous aspects of month-end close, including preparation of monthly journal entries and account reconciliations, and critical analysis of changes in account balances to ensure accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Development and ongoing preparation of month-end financial reporting packages, internal management reports, and external bank compliance reporting
• Maintenance of and comparative analysis against annual budgets and interim forecasts
• Historical financial statement review and correction as necessary
• Develop and implement best practices for accounting policies and procedures, providing training to client staff as needed
• Support cost accounting functions including job costing, overhead allocation, and variance analysis; translate findings into actionable insights for client leadership
• Maximize efficiencies, organize work processes, and automate procedures through system improvements
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Able to manage multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously
• Recognizes urgency in solving problems and completing critical work
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality and discretion
• Responds creatively to issues, change, and high-growth environment
• Positive, relationship-oriented attitude and communication style
• Takes initiative and operates resourcefully; finds a way forward without waiting to be told what to do next
• Comfortable working alongside AI tools and curious about how emerging technology can improve financial work flows

Qualifications and Skills

• B.S./B.A. in Accounting
• 5+ years of diverse public and private accounting experience
• Prior experience with a professional services firm
• Prior public accounting experience
• Active CPA credential is a plus

Why Join Us

Turning Point is committed to building a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences.

• People-first: Strong emphasis on work-life balance and a people-first culture
• Comprehensive benefits: 100% paid medical premiums for employees and dependents
• Hybrid structure: Based out of our Seattle office in the Pike Place Market area, with a flexible remote model and client-facing engagement that keeps the work dynamic (out of area employees work remotely)
• Growth-minded: Clear career paths, meaningful work, and leadership that invests in you
• 401(k) Match
• Competitive compensation with strong earnings potential and opportunities for performance-based growth