St. Louis, MO30+ days ago
Job Responsibilities Financial Planning and Analysis, including forecasting, budgeting, and preparation of pro-forma financial information • Provide technical expertise for US GAAP and SEC requirements including accounting research, documentation, and presentation to clients • Prepare accurate external financial reports to client, auditors, or the SEC, including the preparation, review, submission, and distribution of periodic financial reports, such as 10-K, 10-Q, 8K's and proxy statements • Assist in the in the design and implementation of new accounting policies and procedures • Assess and improve financial accounting close process, including accelerating and streamlining monthly and quarterly reporting processes • Liaison on behalf of the client with external auditors and internal decision makers to assist with Audit preparation • Assist with Cash to Accrual Accounting after a transaction, Opening Balance Sheet preparation and Purchase Accounting • Oversee and execute on A+ client delivery; Execute services and deliverables around Operational and Technical Accounting • Lead, mentor and professionally develop CFO Advisory team members, actively participating in the career advisory and performance review process • Build team culture and environment for scaling a hyper-growth consulting business • Cultivate relationships with senior executives at client companies and private equity sponsors. • BS degree in Accounting, Finance, Business-related field or relevant work experience is required • Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience working in a client serving role at a top-tier public accounting or financial advisory firm, and/or private industry experience at a senior level • Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills • A strong and up-to-date knowledge of US GAAP (exposure to IFRS is a plus), with deep technical understanding of topics such as ASC 606 revenue recognition, lease transactions, purchase accounting, etc. and experience within the technical accounting or SEC reporting team of a company is a plus • Exceptional writing, communication, interpersonal, presentation, organizational, management, analytical, decision-making and research skills • Proven experience successfully managing multiple complex projects at the same time, managing not only client/sponsor dynamics but internal team dynamics as well • Able to effectively communicate complex issues and solutions • Full of entrepreneurial spirit and comfortable in a fluid, flat organization.