Accounting Advisory Senior Associate

Grant Thornton LLP•New York, NY

54d•$95,000 - $151,800•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Accounting Advisory Senior Associate, you will be responsible for teams that consult with clients on complex accounting transactions. You will help clients address their transactional, regulatory, and strategic needs - all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. More specifically, support on complex accounting matters arising from regulatory or strategic business changes such as adoption of new accounting standards, accounting framework conversions, IPO or other public offering assistance and on-call accounting advice, among others. You'll build relationships with clients and your project teams, and engage client stakeholders to identify, assess, and deliver substantiated advice because together is how we succeed. From day one, you'll be empowered by the greater CFO Advisory team to help clients make the moves that will help them achieve their vision and help you achieve more, confidently.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or related disciplines required; Master's degree a plus
Minimum 2 years of experience in providing financial statement audits, accounting advisory services, or corporate accounting/finance center of excellence experience focusing on complex accounting transactions
CPA license is preferred
Working knowledge in: Accounting standards including ASC 606 and/or ASC 842, Complex debt, equity, and employee compensation topics, Audit readiness support, IPO process or other capital transactions such as debt offerings or private placements, Organizational restructuring including acquisitions, carve-outs, or spin-offs and post-deal accounting, GAAP conversations, Financial instruments
Analytical and technical skills including proficiency in US GAAP, SEC reporting rules and standards, accounting transactions, or mergers and acquisition services
Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities
Value teamwork, are agile, and know the power of building strong relationships
Skilled at leading, influencing, and motivating colleagues
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to travel as needed. Expected travel is up to 30%

Responsibilities

Leading multiple engagements and consult on complex accounting transactions
Consult on technical accounting matters including adoption of new accounting standards, preparing technical accounting positions, and providing support around transaction audit review
Provide transaction accounting support for transactions including business combinations, carve-outs and initial public offerings
Preparation of financial statements and SEC filings including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks and preparation of pro-forma financial views
Assisting clients in getting ready for first time audits or providing audit readiness support
Provide on-call assistance
Ensuring work is performed timely, with quality, and in compliance with regulatory requirements
Identifying market trends in order to be a proactive problem solver and sought-after adviser to clients and colleagues
Training and supervising less experienced colleagues and providing consistent, regular feedback
Working at a client site, with your team in the office or remotely. We empower teams to listen first to expectations of clients and teammates; then you and your team can determine when and where to work. No matter when or where, you will have the support you need to thrive
Representing the company at recruiting and professional networking events
Building your technical and professional skills through formal training
Other duties as assigned