Beech Valley Solutions, LLC is hiring: Accounting Advisory Director - Direct Hir

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Requirements:

• 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

Strong working knowledge/expertise with the following:

• 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.