Vice President, Technical Accounting Advisory

Kroll; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry leader in risk and financial advisory solutions is seeking a high-caliber individual to join their Technical Accounting Advisory practice. This role offers the opportunity to drive the growth of existing projects and develop into leadership positions. You will be involved in providing expert technical accounting advice, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring excellent client service. The ideal candidate will possess strong US GAAP knowledge, CPA certification, and a passion for M&A advisory. Join a collaborative environment that empowers your career growth and helps maximize client value.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of US GAAP technical accounting experience, particularly in ASC standards.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, for financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Identify solutions to technical accounting issues and deliver to clients.
• Lead technical accounting workstreams and prepare financial disclosures.

Skills

US GAAP technical accounting

Public accounting experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Sales skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting, Economics, Finance

CPA Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

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 of 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, such as technical memos, supporting workbooks, and financial statement disclosures.
• Assess 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 collaboratively across our practice.
• Consistently deliver excellent client service.
• Contribute proactively to the leadership and direction of our group through the ongoing development of internal and external relationships.
• Understand the problems and issues in achieving the required client outcomes and research 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 Microsoft Office, with a 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.