Manager- Accounting Advisory

Responsibilities: Provide guidance on all areas involving accounting/finance functions to include: financial reporting, operational accounting, technical accounting, transactions Manage client accounts, projects, and engagements, including: work plans, staffing, deadlines, and budgets throughout all lifecycle phases – strategy, goal-setting, deliverables, and maintaining an integrated project plan Create presentations that effectively inform and influence client decisions Act as role model, supervisor, coach, and mentor to Managing Consultants, Senior Consultants and Consultants on projects and within coaching families Manage teams and individuals by tracking and directing performance against objectives Develop timely resolutions to issues, risks, and project team conflicts Foster a spirit of collaboration among team members Required Experience & Qualifications: 5+ years of experience advising commercial companies in one or more of the following areas: Financial Reporting (e.g. SEC reporting, restatements, correction of errors, 10-K, 10-Q) Operational Accounting (e.g. streamlining monthly close process, preparing/facilitating the external audit process, improving FP&A functions) Implementing new accounting policy (e.g. ASC 606 revenue recognition, ASC 842 leases) Prior experience in professional services (public accounting or advisory firm), preferably at the “Big Four” or global management consulting firm (e.g. Ernst & Young, Deloitte, KPMG, PWC, Navigant, FTI, Accenture, IBM) In depth knowledge of accounting standards (U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS) Consistent success in building and developing strong client relationships Strong leadership skills with the ability to foster an environment of collaboration and excellence Detail oriented with the ability to think from a “big picture” perspective Creativity, confidence, and flexibility High energy, enthusiasm and an entrepreneurial spirit Additional Experience Desired in One or More of the Following Areas: Experience supporting transactions as a result of, or in preparation for, one or more of the following areas: mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, spin-off, carve-out, IPO Experience supporting internal audit and/or risk services in one or more of the following areas: internal audit, Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance, governance Experience advising commercial companies in one or more of the following areas: finance optimization, operations improvement, business process improvement, change management, program or project management, data analytics, robotic process automation (RPA) Certifications Desired: CPA, CIA, CFA, CA, CISA, CISM, CIPP, PMP Education: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Accounting, Business, Finance or other technical discipline