Senior Accountant Advisory

Senior Accounting Advisory Professional Public Accounting Required

Location: Dallas Texas

Energy Talent Search is working with a national accounting advisory firm seeking experienced CPAs who are ready to move beyond the traditional public accounting and audit cycle. Still running audit cycles or ready for something different This opportunity offers many of the things experienced public accounting professionals are looking for in their next move: Average 4045-hour workweeks throughout the year Projects averaging approximately seven months providing greater client and project variety Performance bonuses paid throughout the year typically 14 bonus opportunities annually Direct exposure to CFOs and senior finance leadership High-impact project work with Fortune 1000 and other large organizations Broader experience for professionals ultimately interested in senior finance leadership or becoming a CFO This is not a move into traditional corporate accounting and it is not another recurring audit track. It is a client-facing advisory opportunity where you will work directly with CFOs senior finance leaders and accounting teams on complex financial and strategic initiatives. One of the biggest differences is the variety. Rather than spending years working with the same client and repeating the same audit cycle projects average approximately seven months. This provides exposure to different organizations industries finance teams and business this role you will apply your background in U.S. GAAP technical accounting financial reporting and accounting research while supporting initiatives such as: IPO readiness and public company preparation including SEC reporting M&A transactions purchase accounting and post-deal integration Carve-outs and spin-offs Technical GAAP accounting analysis and implementation Financial statement preparation and complex reporting matters Accounting policy development and documentation Strategic finance and accounting transformation projects Other complex project-based accounting and finance initiatives You will provide hands-on accounting advisory services within client environments rather than performing traditional recurring audit procedures. The variety of projects provides exposure to how different CFOs and finance organizations operate and an opportunity to develop a much broader business and leadership perspective. For professionals who ultimately want to move into senior finance leadership or become a CFO this provides an opportunity to build experience across multiple organizations and complex business situations rather than remaining primarily focused on traditional audit work.

Also hiring in: Houston Dallas Atlanta Chicago Charlotte and a few other major cities

Requirements

MUST have current or recent public accounting experience (or equivalent)

39 years total public accounting experience

Minimum of 3 busy seasons completed (in the past 5 years)

Strong progression in title and responsibility

CPA license preferred (or actively pursuing completion)

Strong foundation in U.S. GAAP

Experience with financial reporting and technical accounting research

Exposure to transaction advisory accounting advisory or complex audit engagements preferred

Strong client-facing communication skills

Must reside within 20 miles of the Dallas office

No government or non-profit accounting backgrounds.

Benefits

Compensation

Competitive total compensation typically ranges from the low $110Ks into the $150Ks depending on experience and level.

Performance bonuses paid throughout the year typically 14 bonus opportunities annually

The model includes a strong base salary plus performance-driven upside in an entrepreneurial environment.

Additional Benefits

Performance-based compensation structure

Direct exposure to Fortune 1000 leadership teams

Accelerated professional development

Diverse high-impact client engagements

Strong mentorship and leadership track

Medical dental vision coverage

401(k) and standard corporate benefits

Required Skills:

MUST have current or recent public accounting experience 36 years total public accounting experience Minimum of 3 busy seasons completed Strong progression in title and responsibility CPA license preferred (or actively pursuing completion) Strong foundation in U.S. GAAP Experience with financial reporting and technical accounting research Exposure to transaction advisory accounting advisory or complex audit engagements preferred Strong client-facing communication skills Must reside within 20 miles of the Denver office No government or non-profit accounting backgrounds.

Required Education:

MUST have current or recent public accounting experience 36 years total public accounting experience Minimum of 3 busy seasons completed in the past 5 years Strong progression in title and responsibility CPA license preferred (or actively pursuing completion) Strong technical foundation in U.S. GAAP Experience in financial reporting and accounting research