Director - Accounting Advisory

The Director position has the primary responsibility of oversight over the Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting engagement work plans. As a leader of the firm, the Director will demonstrate excellent project management skills, client service, and positive coaching to the team members in developing technical and professional competency. 

Core Responsibilities: 

• Understand, oversee and manage the engagement process, including collaborating with other ancillary service lines for that engagement with limited Partner and MD support.  

• Ensure all technical accounting items within the engagement have been identified and addressed. 

• Oversee the development and review of complex technical accounting memos and identify if the appropriate guidance has been used. 

• Oversee the coaching of Managers to ensure knowledge sharing with the staff and seniors to develop more in-depth knowledge of preparation and review of financial statements and consolidation of trial balances. 

• In depth understanding of complex Accounting Advisory topics and established subject matter expertise; able to develop initial solutions and recommendations for discussion with the engagement director. 

• Oversee the scope issues to use as expansion of engagement opportunities. 

• Oversee complex update client meetings and/or calls independently in accordance with the project plan. With the assistance of the Partner, facilitate calls with the SEC, client auditors, client legal counsel, etc. as deemed necessary to accomplish project goals. 

• Work with Partner/MD re: prioritization of projects and determine components to be completed, review of project plans and timing to ensure segment revenue is met. 

• Leadership responsibilities include building in person connections with the team, peers and senior leaders in the Firm.   

• Participate in the performance process to provide feedback for team members. Identifying additional training or parts of engagements that are beneficial for team members education. Reaching out to Human Resources when potential issues arise.  

• Continue coaching the team to share knowledge in connection with the CPE committee to develop team members for the next level. 

• Support Firm initiatives and development opportunities.  

• Work to build relationships and promote collaboration in a hybrid environment. 

Qualifications: 

• Strong working knowledge of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.  

• Being a strong champion for and thrives in an environment of changing priorities.  

• Interpersonal skills to interact in a team environment and foster client relationships. 

• Above average written and verbal communication skills. 

• Understand the services offered by the Firm, look for opportunities to represent the Firm, grow the client base, and increase brand recognition. 

• Recognizes opportunities for learning by pursuing challenging assignments and a hunger to become an expert. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on Excel skills.  

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent required.  

• Must have an active CPA  

• 10+ years of relative accounting experience; at least 1 in public accounting or professional services highly preferred.