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Description

Our client, a rapidly growing consulting firm specializing in tax planning and advisory services for small-midsized companies (often family owned) going through change (growth, merger, IPO etc.) seeks an accounting director (controller experience and/or heavy tax planning for HNW individuals/families and/or lucrative mid-sized businesses).

As an Accounting Director, you will lead the accounting and advisory teams, focused on helping entrepreneurs and closely held business owners achieve financial success through growth, transition, and retirement across a range of services. You will ensure that the department delivers top-quality services while also growing and developing the practice and team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the assurance components of broader client engagements, including preparations, compilations, and reviews, while ensuring practice deliverables and quality.

• Provide advisory services covering entity setup and restructuring, budgeting/forecasting, capital transactions, and financial analysis.

• Deeply understand client operations and processes to provide relevant advice and solutions.

• Develop and mentor a team of staff accountants, helping them grow their skills.

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients, becoming a trusted advisor.

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand the firm's client base.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; advanced degree highly desirable, but not mandatory

• CPA certification is required.

• Experience in public accounting (minimum of 7+ years), preferably with exposure to private/closely-held businesses in lower middle market across a variety of industries.

• Solid understanding of US GAAP and financial statement preparation.

• Experience in business transitions or M& A is a plus.

• Ability to develop client relationships and provide tailored solutions.

• Proficiency with CCH ProSystem fx Engagement and QuickBooks.

• Strong Excel skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Ideal Candidate should also bring the following characteristics:

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Love of research and intellectual curiosity.

• Technical proficiency with a keen attention to detail.

• Leadership and supervision across multiple projects.

• High emotional intelligence and communication skills.

• Collaborative mindset with a strong desire to mentor and develop staff.

• Flexibility, punctuality, and entrepreneurial mindset.

• Passion for business development and contributing to firm growth.

Requirements

Ideal Candidate Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; advanced degree highly desirable, but not mandatory

• CPA certification is required.

• Experience in public accounting (minimum of 7+ years), preferably with exposure to private/closely-held businesses in lower middle market across a variety of industries.

• Solid understanding of US GAAP and financial statement preparation.

• Experience in business transitions or M& A is a plus.

• Ability to develop client relationships and provide tailored solutions.

• Proficiency with CCH ProSystem fx Engagement and QuickBooks.

• Strong Excel skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Ideal Candidate should also bring the following characteristics:

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Love of research and intellectual curiosity.

• Technical proficiency with a keen attention to detail.

• Leadership and supervision across multiple projects.

• High emotional intelligence and communication skills.

• Collaborative mindset with a strong desire to mentor and develop staff.

• Flexibility, punctuality, and entrepreneurial mindset.

• Passion for business development and contributing to firm growth.

Accounting Software Systems, Accounting Functions, Auditing, Budget Processes, Mergers & Acquisitions (M& A), Mergers & Acquisitions (M& A), Complex Tax Return, Estate Tax Return, Federal Income Tax Return, Income Tax Accounting

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