Senior - Managed Services

The Connor Group•Washington, DC

7d•Remote

About The Position

Connor Group is hiring remote professionals for a Senior - Managed Services role, with onsite work at client locations when required. Professionals may also use a Connor Group office in their area if available and appropriate to their situation. The position is for an intellectually curious, deal-oriented professional who can build on existing accounting, operational, and industry experience while delivering finance projects that add value to clients’ finance, accounting, and operations departments. Connor Group is a specialized professional services firm of Big 4 alumni and top-tier industry executives. Its team assists financial executives with complex business needs, including Accounting Advisory, Financial Operations, IPO, M&A, and Managed Services. The role offers exposure to complex technical and operational accounting and financial reporting issues, as well as finance software implementation and automation. The team culture is collaborative and encourages initiative. Connor Group describes its professionals as committed to excellence, growth, and integrity, and says it provides resources and opportunities to support professional goals and work-life balance, including health insurance packages, wellness programs, one-on-one coaching, and career development opportunities.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience, with the desire and ability to work with a wide variety of clients and provide a variety of listed services.
At least 2 years of experience at a Big Four or similar top-tier accounting firm, or similar high-performance accounting experience.
Hard-working, detail-oriented, and able to work well in a team atmosphere.
Able to take responsibility and account for one's own work.
Professional and personable demeanor.
Solid verbal and written communication skills.
Able to act as and lead the client contact.
Passion for helping clients and a strong interest in operational accounting.
Aptitude for operational accounting research and self-education, with a desire to learn and become an expert.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or equivalent required.
Experience helping companies identify improvements in key operational areas and assisting with implementation.

Responsibilities

Perform operational accounting and controllership work.
Assist with financial statement close activities.
Prepare for external audits.
Prepare and review financial statements.
Perform general ledger accounting.
Provide managed outsourced accounting services.
Perform standard costing and inventory accounting.
Engage with a wide variety of clients and provide a range of the listed services.
Act as and lead the client contact.
Help companies identify improvements in key operational areas and assist with implementing those improvements.