Our client is a Business Advisory Services firm looking to hire a Director in their Accounting Advisory practice. The Director will provide various accounting advisory services including, but not limited to, IPO and M&A Readiness, CFO Advisory, SEC Compliance & Financial Reporting, Transaction Advisory, Technical Accounting Research & Position Papers, and addressing the need for continuous improvement and optimization of the finance and accounting functions. In addition, the ideal candidate has a strong desire to build and maintain a book of business. To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate should also have strong coaching and team management skills, as well as the desire to mentor staff.
This is a hybrid role. Must be willing to work on-site at the office or client site 3 days per week. This is a full-time, W-2 position.
- Delegate the preparation of the financial statements and technical accounting position papers to the engagement team members for both public and private companies, as well as other required support materials.
- Independently research and oversee the research by team members of complex accounting topics, to evaluate potential solutions and provide guidance to the team on next steps.
- Review accounting memos, financial statements, and other client deliverables prepared by engagement team members, ensuring general accounting standards are applied appropriately. Provide detailed review comments to preparer(s).
- Independently provide conclusions and recommendations on application of complex accounting guidance to clients and external parties, as requested by the client.
- Independently facilitate calls with the SEC, client auditors, client legal counsel, etc. as deemed necessary to accomplish project goals.
- Assist engagement partners in developing budget plans, communicate those budgets to the engagement team and monitor team progress.
- Take ownership of the engagement while managing upward and downward expectations to ensure deadlines are met and project stays on budget.
- Lead multiple engagement teams simultaneously to further the Firm’s goals and objectives.
- Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline (e.g. Accounting, Finance or Business-Related Field)
- 10+ years of relevant accounting experience; public accounting/professional services preferred
- Experience with public companies
- CPA is required
- Preparation of SEC filings including Form 10-K, 10-Q, S-1 and 8-K/A
- Addressing SEC Comment Letters
- Technical Accounting Research & Position Papers
- IPO Readiness & Reporting
- Carve-out Financial Reporting
- Have an understanding of the services offered by the Firm, look for opportunities to represent the Firm, grow the client base and increase brand recognition.
- Successful record of directing and deploying staff and senior associates on multiple, simultaneous engagements
- Advanced in Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on Excel skills.
This is a hybrid role. Must be willing to work on-site at the office or client site 3 days per week.
This is a full-time, W-2 position.
What We Do
Beech Valley Solutions connects organizations with top-tier accounting, finance, and IT talent on demand.
Our clients vary widely (start-ups to multinational firms) but share the same challenge: finding talented accountants and consultants to help them deliver high-quality service that their clients expect and their projects demand, often with short notice.
We offer the flexibility to fill roles temporarily and affordably, without the burden of retaining these individuals ‘in house’ year-round. Our tech-enabled platform of freelancers means you can instantly find and connect with professionals with extensive public accounting and industry experience.
Firms that work with us increase:
‣ Margins and top-line revenue
‣ Client satisfaction
‣ Employee retention
The Beech Valley vetting process includes in-depth interviews and a data-based proprietary pre-hire testing methodology. These procedures ensure that you’ll be connected with top-tier accounting professionals. We speak the language of the accounting industry, and this understanding ensures you are paired with the absolute best consultants to flex up your team on a project-by-project basis.
Our freelancers are specialists in the following areas:
• Advisory •
IT Audit
Audit Readiness
Technical Accounting
Restructuring and Turnaround
Disaster Recovery
Software Implementation
SEC Reporting
Controllership
CFO and support services
FP&A
Due Diligence
Buy and sell-side
Quality of Earnings
Transaction Advisory
Internal Audit
• Tax •
Corporate / Business Tax
High Net Worth Individual Tax
Partnership Tax
Small Business / Flow-Through Tax
State and Local Tax
International Tax
Mergers & Acquisitions
Trust and Estate Tax
Tax Extensions
Provisions
Sales and Use Tax
Global Mobility Services
Not-for-Profit Tax
REITs
• Audit •
Not-for-Profit Organizations
Governmental Audits
Employee Benefit Plans
Industry Experience
Please contact us for more information or to explore current openings.