What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Consultant - Financial & Accounting Advisory position at Oliver James?
Let's start this with a question, are you looking forward to busy season?...
If you answered "NO!" then this could be the right opportunity for you. My client offers External Auditors the exposure to long term, strategic consulting engagements within highly technical areas, that enables them to develop strong & diverse A&F skillsets. In short, if you have ambitions of growing to a Controller, or CFO level quickly - this opportunity is for you.
Coming out of a public accounting environment, there are endless directions to chose from when thinking about your career- why not try them all?
My client is a financial and accounting advisory firm covering a wide variety of large corporate clients. Here, your path is your own. whether it's FP&A, mergers and aquisitions, technical accounting...you name it, you'll do it.
Professional Attributes
If you answered "NO!" then this could be the right opportunity for you. My client offers External Auditors the exposure to long term, strategic consulting engagements within highly technical areas, that enables them to develop strong & diverse A&F skillsets. In short, if you have ambitions of growing to a Controller, or CFO level quickly - this opportunity is for you.
Coming out of a public accounting environment, there are endless directions to chose from when thinking about your career- why not try them all?
My client is a financial and accounting advisory firm covering a wide variety of large corporate clients. Here, your path is your own. whether it's FP&A, mergers and aquisitions, technical accounting...you name it, you'll do it.
Professional Attributes
- High Energy and Enthusiasm: Committed to surpassing client expectations.
- Adaptability: Open to diverse assignments, industries, and roles.
- Quick Learner: Capable of making an immediate impact and delivering value-added services to clients.
- Strong Communication Skills: Able to build relationships with clients, firm leadership, and colleagues.
- Self-Assured: Confident in conveying skills, knowledge, and qualifications to clients.
- Collaborative Team Player: Eager to contribute to the growth of your immediate team and the firm as a whole.
- Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
- Experience: External auditors from major CPA firms with 3 years of experience, including at least one busy season as a senior. Candidates with a combination of external audit and corporate accounting/finance experience at large public companies are also welcome.
- Certification: CPA preferred or actively pursuing it.
- Corporate Experience: Background in corporate accounting or finance at a large public corporation is a plus but not mandatory.
- Analytical Skills: Strong technical and auditing abilities, including proficiency in U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) rules.
- Technical Proficiency: Excellent desktop computer skills, with advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities (e.g., macros, pivot tables) preferred.
- Career Stability: Demonstrated career progression and stability in previous roles.
