Vice President, Technical Accounting Advisory

Kroll; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroll is seeking a high-caliber individual for a leadership role within its Technical Accounting Advisory team in Washington, D.C. This position involves driving growth in technical accounting services, ensuring high-quality client delivery, and managing complex accounting issues.

The ideal candidate will hold a CPA, possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and have at least five years of experience in US GAAP. Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are also essential. A competitive salary between $100,000 - $200,000 USD is offered with clear career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years US GAAP technical accounting experience.
• Strong proficiency in writing technical accounting memorandums.
• Experience working with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify efficient solutions to accounting and transaction issues.
• Lead technical accounting workstreams and deliverables preparation.
• Assist with business development initiatives.

Skills

Technical accounting expertise (US GAAP)

Interpersonal and communication skills

Experience in M&A advisory

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or related discipline

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 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 the practice
• Consistently deliver excellent client service
• Contribute proactively to the leadership and direction of the group through the ongoing development of internal and external relationships
• Understand problems and issues in achieving the required client outcomes and research potential solutions autonomously and with colleagues
• Assist with various business development initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or related discipline
• CPA Certification required
• Minimum five years US GAAP technical accounting experience (in particular ASC 805, ASC 606, ASC 718, ASC 815, ASC 470)
• ASC 852 Bankruptcy experience is a positive but not mandatory
• Public accounting experience
• Experience writing technical accounting memorandums
• Key interest in M&A advisory; accounting due diligence; purchase price allocations; fresh start accounting; financial instruments

Essential Traits

• Strong interpersonal, communication, marketing, sales and organizational skills
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills that represent diverse communities
• Experience working with diverse teams

Kroll is committed to creating an inclusive work environment. 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.

Salary range for this role is $100,000 - $200,000 USD.