Company: Large Public Accounting Firm Location: Chicago, IL | Remote Position: Accounting Advisory Manager (Contract) Duration: 4+ Months (Potential for Extension) Travel: Up to 10%
Position Overvie
We are seeking a Manager Level Consultant for our Accounting advisory client to support complex financial reporting and transaction-related initiatives. This contract opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys solving technical accounting challenges associated with business transformations, acquisitions, divestitures, and other significant corporate events
Primary Responsibiliti
Provide technical accounting guidance related to business combinations, divestitures, restructurings, carve-outs, capital transactions, and other complex events
Partner with finance and executive leadership teams to assess accounting implications, reporting requirements, and potential financial risks
Lead the preparation and review of transaction-related financial reporting deliverables, including carve-out financial statements and other specialized reporting as needed
Interpret and apply U.S. GAAP to complex accounting matters while developing practical recommendations tailored to each client's circumstances
Review work prepared by consultants and senior consultants, providing coaching, technical direction, and quality control throughout the engagement
Coordinate activities across internal teams and external stakeholders, including auditors, legal counsel, and other advisors, to keep projects moving efficiently
Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting processes, internal controls, and project execution during client engagements
Qualifications
7+years of progressive experience in public accounting, accounting consulting, financial reporting, transaction services, or a comparable advisory environment
Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experience researching and resolving complex accounting issues
Demonstrated experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, business separations, reorganizations, or other strategic transactions
Experience preparing or reviewing complex financial statements and related disclosures
Public company and SEC reporting experience is advantageous but not required
CPA designation is preferred but not required
Numbers & Facts
Location
Chicago, IL (Remote)
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
Coachingunmatched
Consultingunmatched
Contract Managementunmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
Financial Riskunmatched
Financial Statementsunmatched
Financial Transactionsunmatched
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Legalunmatched
Mergers and Acquisitionsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Project Executionunmatched
Public Accountingunmatched
Quality Controlunmatched
Reporting Skillsunmatched
SEC Filingsunmatched
Technical Accountingunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
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