Connor Group is hiring remote professionals for this position, with the obligation to work onsite at a client location when required. Additionally, professionals may utilize our offices across the U.S. if one is available in your area and your personal situation warrants it.
Are you an intellectually curious, deal oriented professional who enjoys producing innovative solutions to complex business issues? Connor Group is seeking professionals who want to build off their existing accounting, operational, and industry experience. We execute finance projects that add value to our clients within their finance, accounting, and operation departments. From complex technical accounting and financial reporting issues to finance software implementation and automation, joining Connor Group will help you exponentially to further develop your career and expand your experience base.
Connor Group is a specialized professional services firm of Big 4 alumni and industry executives. Our team of highly experienced professionals assists financial executives with their most complex business needs, including Accounting Advisory, Financial Operations, IPO, M&A, and Managed Services.
Description:
As a key contributor to our engagement teams, you will apply your educational background and the experience obtained from public accounting to some of the most exciting clients in the world. You will take direction from other, more experienced members of the team as you assist in problem solving and adding value by preparing our clients with an IPO, M&A transaction or an audit. You will be involved with various technical accounting projects, including revenue recognition, equity accounting, technical memos, audit preparation and writing technical accounting policies. A Supervising Senior may also be involved in S-1 or F-1 drafting, research and improving close processes. We rely heavily on our Seniors/Staff and expect a high degree of professionalism and responsibility as we provide the highest quality of professional service our clients require and demand.
Responsibilities
- Add value through complex transactions including IPOs, M&A, Reverse Mergers, etc.
- Lead engagement teams and own client relationships
- Strengthen client relationships and generate additional engagement opportunities through excellent quality, timely execution, and strategic approach to service delivery
- Add value to clients to successfully prepare and complete audits
- Add value to public and private clients by assisting in any of the following:
- Detailed revenue analysis and revenue recognition
- Equity – stock compensation (FAS 123R, warrant accounting) and EPS
- Draft or review complex sets of financial statements with disclosures
- SEC Reporting, including 10K, 10Q and other filings
- Identification and application of technical accounting guidance to client situations
- Global accounting activities including IFRS, foreign currency and consolidations
- Understand technical accounting, FASB, and SEC rules and regulations, client deadlines and deliverables, requests, and preferences to deliver excellent client services
- Identify, analyze, and conclude on generally accepted accounting principles for the client and consult with director or engagement partner
- Ensure work is delivered timely and in accordance with firm standards
- Supervise, coach and mentor all levels of staff. Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback and training. Develop and communicate workplace culture and code of conduct
- Interact with clients / auditor and begin to manage multiple projects
Desired Skills & Experience
- GPA of 3.5 or better
- Rated top 25% of Big Four class
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent required
- 2-5 years of prior experience in public accounting required
- CPA preferred or actively pursuing completion of certification
- Ability to take responsibility and account for his/her own work
- Hard working, meticulous and ability to work independently
- Ability to work well in a team atmosphere
- Professional and personable demeanor
- Proven solid verbal and written communication skills
- Passion for helping clients with a strong interest in technical accounting
- Aptitude for technical accounting research and self-education, desire to learn and be an expert
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills
- Some travel required (About 25%)
Connor Group is committed to celebrating the value of diversity in a globally connected business world. Our team culture is collaborative and encourages team members to take initiative. Our professionals are committed to excellence, growth, and integrity. By focusing on innovation, we continue to raise the bar on excellence and deliver greater value to our clients.
At Connor Group, our professionals are provided with resources and opportunities to help achieve their professional goals while maintaining a healthy and happy work life balance. From health insurance packages and wellness programs to our one-on-one coaching program and career development opportunities, we empower our professionals by investing in their growth, health, and happiness.
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