Description

In this role, you will lead complex financial accounting engagements for private equity-backed companies, including preparing financial statements, implementing accounting policies, and improving close processes. You'll work collaboratively with a diverse team to drive value creation for clients.

Requirements

• Minimum of 12+ years of relevant professional experience working in a client serving role at a top-tier public accounting or financial advisory firm, and/or mix of client service and private industry experience at the Controller level
• Proven experience successfully managing multiple projects at the same time, managing not only client/sponsor dynamics but internal team dynamics as well
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• A strong and up-to-date knowledge of US GAAP with deep technical understanding of topics such as ASC 606 revenue recognition, lease transactions, purchase accounting, etc.
• Experience preparing financial statements and drafting footnote disclosures
• Experience implementing and managing standardized costing methods within a business or manufacturing setting
• Practical knowledge and success in managing the separation of business units as it relates to carve-outs
• Experience performing financial and operational internal control reviews
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Strong client service mindset

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements in connection with acquisitions, carve-outs, proposed sale transactions, restatements, etc.
• Assist in the design and implementation of new accounting policies and procedures
• Assess and improve financial accounting close process; including accelerating and streamlining monthly and quarterly reporting processes
• Establish and document best-in-class financial and operational internal controls and/or assisting in controls remediation
• Assist with audit preparation
• Oversee and manage financial reporting and operational system implementations
• Assess and design finance and accounting organizational structure
• Bring a knowledge of reporting and/or operational accounting issues to engagements
• Act as the firm representative during client engagements
• Assist in growing the firm by supporting business development activities
• Identify and sponsor internal initiatives
• Travel to client site as needed