Accordion

Associate, Operational & Technical Accounting

Dallas; New York · Exec

Sponsorship not specified$85k-$130kDetected 4 days ago

Financial AnalysisAccountingExcelERPCommunicationMentoringMicrosoft OfficeGAAPIFRSFinancial Reporting

About the role

If you crave challenging work and are looking to grow, come solve complex issues alongside 1,600+ finance & technology experts in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Finance organizations are no longer simply result reporters, but rather, they couple these results with forward-looking data to provide strategic insights which are leveraged to make business decisions.
Efficiency of process and meaningful control environments allows for speed of financial reporting with increasingly accurate measures, leaving more time for the finance team to add future enterprise value, rather than look backwards.

Perform deep-dives and gain an understanding of current state processes, people, and systems (both on paper and in reality)
Implement tools and creative solutions that the accounting function can use to streamline their close process (e.g. introduce materiality limits, close checklists, and calendars)
Design a singular finance function that can serve all three businesses
Design a standard chart of accounts for a consolidated business
Design a singular finance function that can serve all three businesses; you'll put together intuitive processes and controls and realign roles and responsibilities to suit the strengths of the individuals
Select, implement, and champion a robust ERP solution which meets the needs of the combined business
Experience in the following areas: technical accounting advisory, audit readiness, and functional accounting / controllership support
We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

Minimum 3 years of experience (ideally 3+) working in financial accounting or operations at a top-tier public accounting or financial advisory firm, and/or private company
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
A strong and up-to date knowledge of US GAAP (exposure to IFRS is a plus), with deep technical understanding of topics such as ASC 606 revenue recognition, lease transactions, purchase accounting, etc.

$85,000 to $130,000 USD + benefits + bonus.
Actual compensation packages are determined by evaluating a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location, skill set, years and depth of experience, education, certifications, cost of labor and internal equity.

A rapidly growing company with a global footprint routinely takes 45 days to close its books and produce financial statements.
Identify root causes and provide recommendations on how to improve broken processes, bridge control gaps, and better align roles and responsibilities with best practices
The team is advising a cash-basis company going through their first-year audit.
Cash to US GAAP conversion, adopting key accounting standards such as revenue recognition and lease accounting
The timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
Project managing the audit timeline throughout the engagement
Following the acquisition of three similar, stand-alone businesses, a PE Sponsor has identified the need to consolidate operations in order to realize the synergies identified in their investment thesis.
As part of a lean, cross-functional team, the O&T Associate will play a vital role in identifying and rectifying issues across a broad range of scenarios.

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