Advisory Senior

Maher Duessel•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently seeking Advisory Seniors to join our firm. Advisory Seniors can perform most advisory engagements with little supervision. They direct and review the work of advisory staff and are capable of making decisions on most accounting, financial reporting, and client accounting and advisory matters. When unusual or complex situations arise in the engagement, they present the pertinent information to senior engagement management and follow their guidance. Successful candidates will enjoy minimal out of town travel and a great work-life balance, including a hybrid work schedule. Maher Duessel offers quality experience working with well known clients, as well as a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Requirements

An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting, and/or an undergraduate or graduate degree with sufficient coursework to qualify to become licensed as a CPA
Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in public accounting
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Advanced written and verbal communication skills
Excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple client engagements and deadlines
A strong dedication to teamwork, leadership, and client service
Demonstrated ability to supervise, train, and develop staff
Integrity within the professional environment
Ability to adapt to work schedule and job requirements, including some travel and hours beyond the standard workday as needed

Nice To Haves

Government and non-profit experience preferred
CPA preferred, other relevant certifications (e.g., CGFM, CFE, CITP) encouraged

Responsibilities

Develop people through effectively delegating tasks and providing guidance to staff
Provide performance feedback and training, and complete performance evaluations for staff
Foster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment
Use technology to continually learn, enhance service delivery, and improve efficiency
Direct daily work on client accounting and advisory engagements; inform supervisors of the engagement status; plan, coordinate, and supervise the various phases of advisory engagements
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with client personnel and assess client satisfaction, and proactively maintain contact with the client throughout the year
Adapt the engagement approach to the client’s changing environment, needs, and priorities
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex accounting and advisory concepts and apply them to client situations
Understand the client’s financial reporting requirements, prepare management and financial reports, and meet deadlines established by the client and firm leadership
Identify operational and process improvements for suggestions to clients
Identify risks or issues that should be brought to the attention of the Advisory Supervisor, Advisory Manager, Senior Advisory Manager, Principal, or Partner
Begin reviewing staff work, ensuring deliverables are accurate, timely, and aligned with engagement scope and objectives
Begin acquiring public speaking and presentation skills
Manage overtime effectively to complete assigned tasks through collaboration with the engagement team
Actively work towards passing the CPA exam and/or obtaining other relevant professional certifications (e.g., CGFM, CFE, CITP) as appropriate