Senior Accounting & Finance Advisory Consultant 16831766

Cherry Bekaert • Boston, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accounting and Finance Advisory Consultant with strong technical accounting experience to support a client engagement for a company planning their IPO. This opportunity is ideal for a professional with a blend of public accounting and industry experience who enjoys hands‑on, high‑impact project work. The engagement includes technical accounting and policy implementation work, supporting IPO related activities, and analyzing business combination, debt and equity transaction revenue recognition, and lease accounting standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and/or finance experience
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and core accounting principles
• Experience supporting month‑end close, financial reporting, and audits
• Ability to operate independently in ambiguous or evolving environments
• Advanced Excel skills
• While mostly remote work, must be available to come to the office in the Boston area on an as needed basis

Nice To Haves

• Mix of public accounting and industry experience
• CPA (active or inactive) strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation for IPO activities
• Research, interpret, and apply U.S. GAAP guidance; prepare technical accounting memos and documentation
• Support implementation and interpretation of complex accounting areas, that may include utilizing any or all of these standards: Business combinations (ASC 805), Distinguishing liabilities from equity (ASC 480), Stock based compensation (ASC 718), Derivatives and hedging (ASC 815), Revenue Recognition (ASC 606), Lease Accounting (ASC 842)
• Assist with preparation of footnotes, disclosures, and audit schedules
• Audit readiness and documentation

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior