Technical Accounting Leadership:
- Stay current with evolving accounting standards and regulations
- Lead technical accounting research and interpret complex accounting issues
- Provide guidance on accounting treatment for complex transactions and issues
Accounting Policy Development:
- Develop and maintain the firm's accounting policies and procedures
- Ensure alignment of policies with regulatory requirements and industry best practices
- Monitor changes in accounting standards and update policies as necessary
Quality Control and Compliance:
- Oversee quality control processes to ensure compliance with accounting standards and firm policies
- Review financial statements and audit reports for compliance and accuracy
- Address and resolve accounting and audit issues as they arise
Training and Development:
- Provide training and technical support to teams and staff
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development
Industry Insights:
- Stay informed about industry trends, changes in accounting standards, and emerging issues
- Provide thought leadership and guidance to clients and colleagues
Team Leadership:
- Lead a team of professionals within the National Accounting department
- Set department goals and objectives, and provide mentorship and guidance to team members
- Embraces AI and actively champions its adoption and implementation
Supervisory responsibilities
- Will Supervise subordinate team members
Work environment
- Work is conducted in a professional office environment with minimal distractions
Physical demands
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and performing work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time
Travel required
- Limited travel may be requested for attending events, conferences, or internal meetings
Required education and experience
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or finance
- 10+ years of relevant experience
- 5+ of progressive experience in finance and accounting roles, with previous managerial experience
- Extensive experience in accounting and auditing, preferably with a CPA firm
- Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- CPA, CFA or other relevant certification
Preferred education and experience
- Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- Experience in professional service environment, such as a CPA firm, financial consulting firm, or similar setting
- Experience working with Deltek Maconomy and Workday
- Experience within private equity-backed, high-growth organizations, including exposure to M&A activity and organizational expansion.
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the colleague for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
WHO WE AREUHY is one of the nation’s largest professional services firms providing audit, tax, consulting and advisory services to clients primarily in the dynamic middle market. We are trailblazers who bring our experience from working within numerous industries to our clients so that we can provide them with a 360-degree view of their businesses. Together with our clients, UHY works collaboratively to develop flexible, innovative solutions that meet our clients’ business challenges. As an independent member of UHY International, we are proud to be a part of a top 20 international network of independent accounting and consulting firms.
WHAT WE OFFERPOSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT
Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment where teamwork is valued.
ATTRACTIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGES
Our compensation is competitive and tailored to reflect the role, qualifications, and expertise of each individual.
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE
Access comprehensive benefits including group health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and generous paid time off (PTO) allowances.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or finance
- 10+ years of relevant experience
- 5+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting roles
- Previous managerial experience
- Extensive experience in accounting and auditing, preferably with a CPA firm
- Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- CPA, CFA, or other relevant certification
- Master's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- Experience in a professional services environment, such as a CPA firm or financial consulting firm
- Experience with Deltek Maconomy and Workday
- Experience in private equity-backed, high-growth organizations, including M&A and organizational expansion
UHY-US Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about UHY-US and has not been reviewed or approved by UHY-US.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability, with some locations citing strong employer contributions. Consultant materials also outline multiple plan choices and HSA access.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes paid holidays and accrued PTO, and consultant roles are eligible for time-and-a-half overtime. Local write-ups also reference full maternity and paternity leaves in at least one market.
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Retirement Support — Savings options include a 401(k) with pre-tax, after-tax, and Roth features. Feedback suggests retirement benefits are viewed favorably in some cases.
UHY-US Insights
What We Do
UHY is one of the nation’s largest professional services firms providing audit, tax, consulting and advisory services to clients primarily in the dynamic middle market. We are trailblazers who bring our experience from working within numerous industries to our clients so that we can provide them a 360-degree view of their businesses. Together with our clients, UHY works collaboratively to develop flexible, innovative solutions that meet our clients’ business challenges. As an independent member of UHY International, we are proud to be a part of a top 20 international network of independent accounting and consulting firms. Firm Disclaimer ©2025 UHY LLP. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. “UHY” is the brand name under which UHY LLP and UHY Advisors, Inc. provide professional services. The two firms operate as separate legal entities in an alternative practice structure. UHY LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that performs attest services. UHY Advisors, Inc. provides tax and business consulting services through subsidiary entities. UHY Advisors, Inc. and UHY LLP are U.S. members of Urbach Hacker Young International Limited (UHY International), a UK company, and form part of the international UHY network of legally independent accounting and consulting firms. Any services described herein are provided by UHY Advisors, Inc. and/or UHY LLP (as the case may be) and not by UHY International or any other member firm of UHY International. Neither UHY International nor any member of UHY International has any liability for services provided by other members. On this website, (i) the term "our firm", "we" and terms of similar import, denote the alternative practice structure conducted by UHY LLP and UHY Advisors, Inc. and its subsidiary entities, and (ii) the term "UHYI" denotes the UHY international network, in each case as more fully described in the preceding paragraph.
