Director- Technical Accounting Advisory Services

at EisnerAmper LLP in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Description

At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you're starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional, the EisnerAmper experience is one-of-a-kind. You can design a career you'll love from top to bottom - we give you the tools you need to succeed and the autonomy to reach your goals.

EisnerAmper is seeking a Director to join our dedicated Technical Accounting Advisory Services practice.

Examples of typical value-added projects undertaken by our professionals encompass: accounting standard implementation, support throughout the Initial Public Offering (IPO), accounting implications from a business combination, carve-out audits, financial statement conversions, complex debt/equity transactions; and other engagements related to:

Revenue Recognition (ASC 606)

Business Combinations (ASC 805)

Convertible Instruments within the Scope of Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (ASC 480) & Derivatives (ASC 815)

Stock-Based Compensation (ASC 718)

IPO / PCAOB Readiness

Segment Reporting

IFRS / US GAAP Conversions

SEC Reporting - Financial Statement, Footnotes, MD&A, and Pro Formas Preparation

SEC comment letters
What it Means to Work for EisnerAmper:

You will get to be part of one of the largest and fastest growing accounting and advisory firms in the industry.

You will have the flexibility to manage your days in support of our commitment to work/life balance.

You will join a culture that has received multiple top "Places to Work" awards.

We believe that great work is accomplished when cultures, ideas and experiences come together to create new solutions.

We understand that embracing our differences is what unites us as a team and strengthens our foundation.

Showing up authentically is how we, both as professionals and a Firm, find inspiration to do our best work.

Numerous Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DE&I) efforts.

What Work You Will be Responsible For:

As a Director in our Technical Accounting Advisory Services, you will provide various accounting advisory services including, but not limited to, IPO and M&A Readiness, Transaction Accounting Advisory, Technical Accounting Research & Position Papers, SEC Compliance & Financial Reporting.

Lead and/or support a team of professionals to deliver consulting services to multiple client relationships as they navigate complex technical accounting and financial reporting events; participate in all stages of engagements including planning, field work, engagement wrap up and deliverable composition.

Write accounting white papers, draft financial statements (footnotes) and other client deliverables ensuring general accounting standards are applied appropriately.

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 client teams, client auditors, client legal counsel, etc. as deemed necessary to accomplish project goals.

Has a strong desire to build on relationships with clients and contacts and aligned with the revenue growth plans of the Firm and the practice.

Take ownership of the engagements while managing upward and downward expectations to ensure deadlines are met and project stays on budget.

Have strong coaching and team management skills, as well as the desire to mentor more junior staff, as needed.
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent field.

11+ years of experience working for a public accounting firm, including at least 3 years in accounting advisory.

CPA license preferred.

Strong understanding of FASB, US GAAP, and SEC rules and regulations.

Proven experience and interest in technical accounting matters, such as IPO/SPAC, ASC 480, 606, 718, 805 or 815, as well as SEC reporting.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

Excellent consulting, influencing, and negotiation skills with the ability to communicate across all levels of an organization with a strong attention to detail.

Experience preparing financial statements and footnotes.

Exposure to IFRS to US GAAP (vice versa) conversions, and SEC reporting.

Successful record of working and delivering on multiple, simultaneous engagements with varying complexities.

Capable of managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously while working independently and within a group environment

Robust written and verbal communication skills, including ability to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate with professionals... For full info follow application link.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.