Strategic Accounting & Finance Consultant

DLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Learning & development

Job summary

DLC, an Addison Group Company, is seeking experienced Accounting & Finance professionals for full-time consultant positions in Los Angeles. You will support clients on interim and project-based accounting needs while maintaining a stable, salaried role.

Responsibilities span financial accounting, FP&A, systems implementations, process redesign, and interim management. Strong GAAP knowledge, ERP proficiency, and ability to work with executives are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Accounting or Business Administration with an Accounting focus.
• 2+ years of Big 4 or top public accounting firm experience preferred.
• 4+ years of corporate general ledger experience and solid GAAP understanding.
• CPA certification desired.
• Experience drafting SEC filings (10-Qs and 10-Ks) preferred and able to research complex accounting transactions and communicate applicable accounting guidance.
• Experience with SOX internal control compliance and required documentation preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and proficiency in standard workplace applications, including Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting processes, including month-end close optimization, consolidated financial statement preparation, and reporting package development.
• Prepare and support SEC reporting requirements, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, S-1, S-3, and S-4, and analyze and implement new FASB pronouncements.
• Lead post-merger integrations and coordinate financial and operational audits.
• Develop, review, and document internal control policies and procedures to strengthen compliance and financial reporting.
• Develop annual operating plans, quarterly forecasts/reforecasts, and multi-year strategic plans.
• Perform financial modeling and analysis, including pricing, cost-to-serve, capital expenditures, acquisitions/divestitures, and product, channel, and customer profitability.
• Evaluate marketing and advertising ROI, conduct benchmarking analyses, and refine cost allocation methodologies.
• Support R&D budgeting and develop complex forecasting models and decision-support tools.
• Lead financial system implementations and upgrades by defining business requirements, managing software selection, and serving as the liaison between Finance and IT.
• Design charts of accounts, develop and execute testing plans, and create financial reports using ERP and reporting tools.
• Identify and implement process improvements while providing post-implementation support and troubleshooting.
• Document current-state (as-is) processes through narratives and flowcharts, implement best practice recommendations, and align workflows with new system capabilities.
• Ensure business processes comply with regulatory requirements and support operational efficiency.
• Provide interim finance leadership during periods of growth, reorganization, mergers, acquisitions, or relocations.
• Lead projects by defining objectives, scope, resource requirements, deliverables, and project timelines.
• Develop project and communication plans while coordinating cross-functional teams, process owners, and subject matter experts.
• Manage project risks and develop contingency plans to ensure successful, on-time, and on-budget project delivery.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

SEC filings experience

SOX compliance knowledge

ERP systems (SAP)

ERP systems (NetSuite)

ERP systems (Oracle)

Communication skills

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Business Administration with Accounting focus

CPA certification desired

Tools

SAP

NetSuite

Oracle

Job description

DLC, an Addison Group Company, is seeking experienced Accounting & Finance professionals for full-time consultant positions in Los Angeles. You will support clients on interim and project-based accounting needs while maintaining a stable, salaried role.

Responsibilities span financial accounting, FP&A, systems implementations, process redesign, and interim management. Strong GAAP knowledge, ERP proficiency, and ability to work with executives are essential.