Senior Associate, Technical Accounting Advisory

Kroll • New York, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

To complement its existing Transaction Advisory Services offering, Kroll is
continuing to grow its Technical Accounting Advisory practice. This team
provides commercially focused technical accounting advice across the entire deal
continuum, from the assessment of pre deal accounting complexities to post close
financial reporting. The team provides specialist accounting advice to clients
across a range of areas, often working as part of cross-functional teams
including Transaction Advisory Services, Tax and Valuations.

We are seeking a high-caliber individual looking to build on their current
technical knowledge and commercial experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or related discipline
• CPA Certification required
• Minimum 2 years of U.S. GAAP technical accounting experience (in particular ASC 805, ASC 606, ASC 718, ASC 815, ASC 470)
• Experience drafting technical accounting memorandums
• Key interest in M&A advisory; accounting due diligence; purchase price allocations; financial instruments
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• High proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, with focus on Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Strong written and verbal communication skills that help represent diverse communities
• Experience working effectively with diverse teams

Nice To Haves

• Public accounting experience beneficial but not mandatory

Responsibilities

• Support the identification of efficient and effective solutions to technical accounting and transaction issues and assist in delivering these solutions to our clients
• Execute technical accounting workstreams, including preparation of deliverables such as technical memos, supporting workbooks, and financial statement disclosures
• Assist in assessing the appropriate treatment for complex or judgmental accounting issues, e.g., revenue recognition, Business combinations, financial instruments, share‑based payments, GAAP conversions, etc.
• Work on a collaborative basis across our practice
• Consistently deliver excellent client service
• Build and maintain strong internal relationships and effectively collaborate with colleagues across engagement teams
• Develop an understanding of client issues and outcomes and conduct accounting research autonomously and in consultation with colleagues

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees