Supervising Senior Technical Accountant

Summary

Join Connor Group as a remote professional, with occasional onsite work at client locations or the option to use our US offices. We seek intellectually curious, deal-oriented professionals with accounting, operational, and industry experience to contribute to finance projects for diverse clients. You will apply your public accounting experience to exciting projects, including IPOs, M&A transactions, and audits. We offer opportunities for career development and expanding your experience base within a collaborative team of Big 4 alumni and industry executives. Connor Group is committed to providing resources and opportunities to help achieve professional goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent
• 2-5 years of prior experience in public accounting
• Ability to take responsibility and account for his/her own work
• Ability to work well in a team atmosphere
• Professional and personable demeanor
• Proven solid verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills

Responsibilities

• Apply your educational background and public accounting experience to client projects
• Assist in problem-solving and add value by preparing clients for IPOs, M&A transactions, or audits
• Be involved with various technical accounting projects, including revenue recognition, equity accounting, technical memos, audit preparation, and writing technical accounting policies
• 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 detailed revenue analysis and revenue recognition
• Add value to public and private clients by assisting in equity – stock compensation (FAS 123R, warrant accounting) and EPS
• Draft or review complex sets of financial statements with disclosures
• Handle SEC Reporting, including 10K, 10Q and other filings
• Identify and apply technical accounting guidance to client situations
• Handle 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Rated top 25% of Big Four class
• CPA or actively pursuing completion of certification
• Hard working, meticulous and ability to work independently
• 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

Benefits

• Health insurance packages
• Wellness programs
• One-on-one coaching program
• Career development opportunities
• Remote work option
• Use of US offices (if available and situation warrants)