Vice President, Technical Accounting Advisory

Kroll; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in risk and financial advisory is seeking a Vice President for Technical Accounting Advisory in Chicago. This role involves providing technical accounting advice, leading teams, and driving business growth. The ideal candidate will have substantial GAAP experience and a CPA certification, with opportunities for career progression to Director and Managing Director.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years US GAAP technical accounting experience.
• CPA Certification Required.
• Experience in writing technical accounting memorandums.

Responsibilities

• Help identify solutions to technical accounting issues.
• Execute and lead technical accounting workstreams.
• Deliver excellent client service consistently.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting

Bachelor’s in Economics

Bachelor’s in Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vice President, Technical Accounting Advisory

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To complement its existing Transaction Advisory Services offering, Kroll is continuing to grow its Technical Accounting Advisory practice. This team provides commercially focused technical accounting advice across the entire deal continuum, from the assessment of pre deal accounting complexities to post close financial reporting. The team provides specialist accounting advice to clients across a range of areas, often working as part of cross-functional teams including Transaction Advisory Services, Tax and Valuations.

We are seeking a high-caliber individual looking to build on their current technical knowledge and commercial experience to take on a leadership role within this team. The individual will be responsible for driving the growth an existing book of work with a clear career progression path to Director and on to Managing Director on an accelerated basis.

Day-to-day Responsibilities

• Help identify efficient and effective solutions to technical accounting and transaction issues and deliver these solutions to our clients
• Execute and lead technical accounting workstreams, including preparation and review of deliverables, including technical memos, supporting workbooks, and financial statement disclosures
• Assessing the appropriate treatment for complex or judgmental accounting issues, e.g., revenue recognition, financial instruments, share-based payments, Fresh Start Accounting, GAAP conversions etc.
• Work on a collaborative basis across our practice
• Consistently deliver excellent client service
• Contribute on a proactive basis to the leadership and direction of our group through the on-going development of internal and external relationships
• Ability to understand the problems and issues in achieving the required client outcomes and to be able to research the potential solutions autonomously and through consultation with colleagues
• Assist with various business development initiatives
  
  

Essential Traits

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Economics, Finance or related discipline
• CPA Certification Required
• Minimum 5 years US GAAP technical accounting experience (in particular ASC 805, ASC 606, ASC 718, ASC 815, ASC 470)
• ASC 852 Bankruptcy experience would be a positive but is not mandatory
• Public accounting experience
• Experience in writing technical accounting memorandums
• Key interest in M&A advisory; accounting due diligence; purchase price allocations; fresh start accounting; financial instruments
• Strong interpersonal, communication, marketing, sales and organizational skills
• High proficiency in the use Microsoft Office, with focus on Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills that help represent diverse communities
• Experience working with diverse teams
  
  

About Kroll

Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions—Kroll. With a nearly century-long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting-edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximize our clients’ value? Your journey begins with Kroll.

In order to be considered for a position, you must formally apply via careers.kroll.com.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, race, religion, color, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, age or disability.

The current salary range for this position is $100,000 to $200,000

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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