Director - Accounting Advisory

Centri Business Consulting

$125K — $150K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business related field required
  • 10+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in public accounting
  • CPA required
  • Extensive experience with public companies and SEC filings
  • Expertise in technical accounting research and IPO readiness
  • Proven track record of managing multiple teams and overseeing complex projects
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel

Responsibilities

  • Delegate preparation of financial statements to engagement team members
  • Oversee in-depth research on complex accounting topics by team members
  • Review and provide feedback on accounting memos and financial statements
  • Independently deliver conclusions on complex accounting guidance to clients
  • Facilitate communication with SEC, auditors, and legal counsel as necessary
  • Assist partners in budget planning and monitor engagement progress
  • Lead multiple engagement teams to achieve firm goals and objectives

Benefits

  • Promotes career advancement based on talent rather than tenure
  • Emphasis on personal growth and being part of the firm family
  • Opportunities to build and maintain a book of business
  • Strong focus on mentorship and team leadership
  • Collaborative work environment under 'One Firm, One Team, One Culture' philosophy
Full Job Description
As a Director in Accounting Advisory, you will provide various accounting advisory services including, but not limited to, IPO and M&A Readiness, CFO Advisory, SEC Compliance & Financial Reporting, Transaction Advisory, Technical Accounting Research & Position Papers, and addressing the need for continuous improvement and optimization of the finance and accounting functions. In addition, the ideal candidate has a strong desire to build and maintain a book of business.To succeed in this role, you should also have strong coaching and team management skills, as well as the desire to mentor staff. Key Responsibilities: • Delegate the preparation of the financial statements and technical accounting position papers to the engagement team members for both public and private companies, as well as other required support materials. • Independently research and oversee the research by team members of complex accounting topics, to evaluate potential solutions and provide guidance to the team on next steps. • Review accounting memos, financial statements, and other client deliverables prepared by engagement team members, ensuring general accounting standards are applied appropriately. Provide detailed review comments to preparer(s). • Independently provide conclusions and recommendations on application of complex accounting guidance to clients and external parties, as requested by the client. • Independently facilitate calls with the SEC, client auditors, client legal counsel, etc. as deemed necessary to accomplish project goals. • Assist engagement partners in developing budget plans, communicate those budgets to the engagement team and monitor team progress. • Take ownership of the engagement while managing upward and downward expectations to ensure deadlines are met and project stays on budget. • Lead multiple engagement teams simultaneously to further the Firm's goals and objectives. Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline (e.g. Accounting, Finance or Business Related Field) required. • 10+ years of relative accounting experience; public accounting or professional services experience highly preferred. • Experience with public companies. • CPA is required. • Strong working knowledge/expertise with any of the following: • Preparation of SEC filings including Form 10-K, 10-Q, S-1 and 8-K/A • Addressing SEC Comment Letters • Technical Accounting Research & Position Papers • IPO Readiness & Reporting • Carve-out Financial Reporting • Have an understanding of the services offered by the Firm, look for opportunities to represent the Firm, grow the client base and increase brand recognition. • Successful record of directing and deploying staff and senior associates on multiple, simultaneous engagements • Advanced in Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on Excel skills. #LI-Hybrid

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