VP Accounting Advisory

Chicago, IL, United States

Job Description Vice President, Accounting Advisory

Join an elite team of respected experts who approach the needs of M&A differently, in a demanding, yet supportive and collaborative culture.

We provide a sole source for integrated investment banking, transaction support, and strategic finance services that enable businesses to better prepare for and execute on transactions, transitions, and transformations.

Our processes and deliverables enable our clients to make critical business decisions efficiently, to realize advantageous outcomes in strategic events, and to create value. Strategic events include mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, carve-outs, recapitalizations, refinancings, restructurings, and growth and performance improvement initiatives.

Teams are led by seasoned M&A professionals who have worked in private equity, investment banking, Big Four accounting, Elite Three consulting, and business operations.

What we offer: Accelerated, merit-based career advancement compared with more rigid, bureaucratic firms

An opportunity to have an impact with a rapidly scaling, entrepreneurial, collaborative culture centered on growing people’s skillsets inside of fast-paced M&A environments

Working with top private equity firms, M&A advisors, and corporations

Experience with multiple facets of M&A and investment banking projects that require engagement and communication at all levels of the organization

A principled culture that lives its core values through the actions of the firm and its individuals

High performing, yet supportive and interconnected teams throughout the organization

Highly competitive salary, bonus, and benefits structure

A flexible, hybrid work environment with access to open office plans in strategic markets

Who we are seeking: An accounting advisory professional from the Big4 or other large consulting firm seeking to help grow a practice in an entrepreneurial environment.

An industry accounting professional with broad knowledge of US GAAP, including purchase accounting, derivatives, complex debt, and equity securities, stock-based compensation, revenue recognition, and lease accounting, seeking to get into client services/consulting.

About the position:

Transitions & Transformations group provides strategic FP&A, financial modeling, performance improvement, accounting advisory, and other Office of the CFO initiatives to our clients' portfolio companies. As part of our growth, we seek to expand our current team of Accounting Advisory Service Professionals who have experience in assessing/implementing accounting standards and technical accounting standards in businesses in various stages of development.

Responsibilities & Duties: General management of Accounting Advisory engagements, providing management, direction, and assignment of tasks to colleagues, and leading communication with clients throughout the process Lead the day-to-day execution of Accounting & Reporting Advisory assignments, with primary responsibility for research and preparation of client deliverables

Prepare and review client deliverables, including accounting memoranda, accounting policies, financial statement disclosures, related report footnotes, supporting schedules, purchase price accounting work, and journal entries

Review and analyze current accounting/finance processes to identify improvement opportunities related to month-end closing processes, reporting, automation, and internal controls. This includes assessing root causes, providing solutions, and supporting the implementation of recommendations

Provide final quality control of client deliverables (including reporting packages, models, KPI reports, etc.) that highlight key financial, commercial, and other trends in the business

Review and finalize analysis on financial and operational data, KPIs, cashflow, net working capital, and debt items

Manage Q&A/investigation process on critical areas of the income statement, balance sheet, and other reports, leading to operational insights and improvement opportunities.

Assist junior team members with analysis of financials; help to bridge financial analysis to operational challenges/changes

Guide clients as to how to incorporate our reports, processes, and other deliverables into the client’s ongoing business operations Lead meetings and conference calls in financial and business discovery, as well as change management activities

Perform detailed analyses and synthesize actionable insights from data sets and unstructured information sources

Consult with clients on changes to team structure, business processes and information needs

Effectively and efficiently communicate with senior team members in engagement status updates Leverage client relationships in planning and execution of project deliverables as well as business development related activities.

Train, develop, and manage junior team members.

Begin to participate in developing new client relationships and other business development functions Be actively involved in building and maintaining client relationships and other business development opportunities

Qualifications & Requirements:

Vice President candidates should have an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related fields; any postgraduate degrees, including MAC or MBA are preferred but not required. An active CPA is highly preferred.

Ideal Vice President candidates should have 7-10+ years of relevant professional experience in technical accounting and financial reporting. A combination of audit/assurance experience and accounting advisory or corporate/industry experience is preferred. An ideal candidate should have experience managing multiple team members across different engagements in their prior work experience. The ideal candidate will also have experience managing a year-end audit with external accounting firms.

The ideal candidate will be familiar with all aspects of Financial Reporting, both internal and external, with the ability to lead engagements and assist in implementing reporting efficiencies for our clients.

Candidates who strongly align with our core values and are interested in private equity, entrepreneurship, M&A, and transaction services will do well.

In addition to demonstrating a strong work ethic and a capability to lead teams and manage multiple engagements, candidates should have sound technical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Other qualities we look for in a candidate: Is dedicated to delivering high-quality work products and always pushing themselves to do their best

Is committed to a “team first” atmosphere and has the will to support their teammates and learn from those around them in each engagement

Is proactive, motivated, and has a self-starter attitude with a desire to improve continuously

Has an inquisitive personality that enjoys puzzles, combining strong analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail

Has an ability to “stay cool” under pressure and thrive in demanding work environments

Has excellent written, presentation, leadership, and interpersonal communication skills

Is highly organized with strong project management skills

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