Senior Consultant, Accounting Advisory

Forvis Mazars•New York City, NY

About The Position

The Accounting Advisory team helps organizations navigate complex accounting and financial reporting matters, especially during periods of growth, change, and significant transactions. The team works with clients on technical accounting and reporting challenges, including mergers and acquisitions, implementation of new accounting standards, SEC reporting, IPO readiness, and other complex transactions. Professionals combine accounting expertise with a consultative approach to evaluate accounting implications, meet reporting requirements, and support clients through complex financial events. The Senior Consultant supports accounting advisory engagements, transaction-related accounting and reporting, technical research, client deliverables, and client relationships. The role also contributes to the development of firm resources and thought leadership related to technical accounting and financial reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 2 years of relevant experience in accounting, audit, accounting advisory, financial reporting, or a related area.
Actively pursuing CPA licensure with demonstrated progress toward meeting CPA requirements.

Nice To Haves

CPA license.
Exposure to technical accounting, financial reporting, SEC reporting, M&A, or other complex accounting matters.
Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Support accounting advisory engagements and help clients understand and implement new or complex accounting standards, including consolidation, acquisition accounting, fair value measurement, revenue recognition, and leasing.
Provide transaction-related accounting and financial reporting support for mergers and acquisitions, spin-offs, and other complex transactions.
Provide technical accounting and financial reporting support to public companies on SEC regulatory and reporting matters, and assist with IPO readiness initiatives.
Perform technical accounting research and analysis related to GAAP and other applicable accounting and regulatory requirements.
Work with clients and engagement teams to identify accounting and financial reporting issues and develop practical solutions.
Assist in preparing client deliverables, technical accounting documentation, analyses, and presentations.
Build and maintain strong client relationships and collaborate effectively with team members across the firm.
Contribute to firm thought leadership and resources related to technical accounting and financial reporting.