Senior Accounting Lead - CPA Required

Kearney & Company

1d • $93,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Kearney & Company is currently seeking a Senior Accounting Lead to join our team. The Senior Accounting Lead will oversee the quality control review function of audit requests for a financial statements audit at a Federal Government Agency. This position requires great attention to detail, mastery of process documentation, risk assessment, data analysis, communication and writing skills. Additional skills and responsibilities are defined below:

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Accounting or Business Administration
• Minimum 6 years of combined working knowledge of accounting practices and requirements of accounting standards established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• CPA required
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Experience in researching accounting guidance and writing accounting policy documents
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance (requires US Citizenship)

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated understanding of the core requirements of SOX
• Demonstrated familiarity with the auditing standards under PCAOB and GAGAS
• MBA/MS degree from an accredited college/university

Responsibilities

• Provide the first line of supervision to a team of accounting professionals and support staff
• Responsible for the general oversight of the quality control function, including overall workpaper review
• Self-starter, takes the initiative to deliver quality work products to the client with little direction from supervisor
• Supervise and review work performed by other staff
• Develop people through effectively delegating tasks and providing guidance to staff
• Provide subject matter technical expertise to delivery team in financial management areas of financial reporting, internal control, and/or financial business systems
• Review draft deliverables prepared by engagement teams and present final results to management
• Assist Partners and Senior Managers in the creation of proposals, business development, and practice administration
• Utilize technology to share knowledge with team members, develop skills, and continually learn
• Strong customer service skills
• Project management experience

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and 529 Education Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurances
• Legal Insurance and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program, fitness and wellness benefits, and other firm benefits.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees