Senior Consultant

Job Description

Senior Consultant

Arizona or Colorado Preferred | Remote with Client Travel

The James Vincent Group (JVG) is a specialized consulting and accounting firm serving Fire Districts, EMS organizations, and public sector entities. Our team partners closely with District leadership and Boards to provide strategic financial guidance, operational support, and long-term financial sustainability solutions.

This is not a traditional back-office accounting role. We are seeking professionals who combine strong accounting expertise with a client-service mindset and the ability to operate as a trusted advisor.

Our consultants work directly with clients, helping organizations navigate financial operations, reporting, budgeting, process improvements, and strategic initiatives in a highly collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a financial and operational advisor to Fire District and EMS clients
• Build strong client relationships through regular communication and on-site collaboration
• Perform monthly financial reviews and reporting
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial trend analysis
• Assist with audit preparation and external audit coordination
• Review accounting processes and recommend operational improvements
• Prepare Board-level financial reports and presentations
• Analyze financial data and provide strategic recommendations
• Support the development of sustainable financial strategies
• Establish and maintain accounting processes aligned with GAAP, GASB, and industry standards
• Collaborate with leadership and clients on special projects and consulting engagements

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA preferred but not required
• 4+ years of accounting, audit, advisory, or consulting experience
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and accounting operations
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable explaining financial concepts to non-accounting stakeholders
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced consulting environment
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
• Willingness to travel to client sites primarily within Arizona and Colorado

Ideal Backgrounds

Candidates with experience in any of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Client Advisory Services (CAS)
• Outsourced Accounting
• Public Accounting
• Consulting or Advisory Services
• Controller Services
• Audit with client-facing responsibilities
• Governmental, nonprofit, or public sector accounting

Preferred Experience & Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Exposure to GASB standards and governmental accounting environments preferred
• Experience with fund accounting, grant accounting, or public sector accounting is highly valued
• Background supporting nonprofit, government, EMS, fire district, or public entity clients is a plus
• Experience with budgeting, audit support, and financial statement preparation
• Ability to analyze financial trends and support strategic financial planning

Why Join JVG?

• Fully remote team environment with meaningful client interaction
• Opportunity to grow into a high-impact consulting role
• Entrepreneurial culture with significant ownership and autonomy
• Diverse and engaging client work
• Collaborative team focused on long-term client success

We are looking for thoughtful, adaptable professionals who enjoy solving problems, building relationships, and making a direct impact with clients.