Strategic Finance Associate: Audit to Corporate Finance

Oliver James Associates Ltd.; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James Associates Ltd. is seeking External Auditors aiming to transition into Corporate Accounting and Finance. This role offers exposure to FP&A, M&A, Fund Accounting, and Technical Accounting & System Implementation work across multiple industries. Long-term, single-client advisory engagements are available, focusing on up-skilling you as an A&F professional and advancing your career.

No specific prerequisites beyond External Audit foundation and willingness to take on new challenges.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance, Masters degree preferred
• 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.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

Excel skills

Executive communication

CPA preferred

Education

Bachelor in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification preferred

Masters degree preferred

Tools

Excel (Macros)

ERP systems

Job description

Oliver James Associates Ltd. is seeking External Auditors aiming to transition into Corporate Accounting and Finance. This role offers exposure to FP&A, M&A, Fund Accounting, and Technical Accounting & System Implementation work across multiple industries. Long-term, single-client advisory engagements are available, focusing on up-skilling you as an A&F professional and advancing your career.

No specific prerequisites beyond External Audit foundation and willingness to take on new challenges.