Accounting Advisory Manager

Job Title: Accounting Advisory Manager for Multiple Openings Approved Locations: 757 3rd Ave., 9 th Floor, New York, NY 10017 Job Description: Your day-to-day will include: Responsible for providing accounting advisory services to clients that consult on complex technical accounting matters which arise from regulatory or strategic business changes such as new accounting standards adoption, accounting standards application, accounting framework conversions, Initial Public Offering readiness, financial statement carve-outs and on-call accounting advisory services. Manage client expectations and resolve technical and service issues quickly and thoroughly. Lead change efforts effectively while providing high quality deliverables on a timely manner. Communicate with client stakeholders including external auditors, audit committees, and client management to identify, assess, and deliver substantiated advice. Identify regulatory and market trends that are applicable to clients and become a trusted client advisor. Serve as an active member in the market, build relationships within and outside of the company, and leverage existing company networks to identify new opportunities. Collaborate within the Accounting Advisory Service teams and CFO Advisory practice, across regional teams, and functional service personnel to identify whitespace opportunities on existing clients and provide an integrated experience to clients. Supervise 2-5 Senior Associates as needed, per engagement. You have the following technical skills and qualifications: Requirement – Three or Four Year Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, a related field, or a foreign equivalent. Relevant experience – 5 years of progressively responsible experience in job offered or accounting/finance/advisory related job titles. Work experience must have included: (1) Providing financial statement audits, accounting advisory, or similar transaction advisory consulting services; (2) Accounting standards such as US GAAP, and SEC reporting requirements; (3) Researching, evaluating, applying, and documenting the conclusions reached on complex technical accounting matters in a technical accounting memorandum; (4) Interpreting and applying financial statement reporting requirements including drafting of private and public company financial statements and related footnote disclosures; (5) Assisting clients in complying with SEC financial reporting requirements (10Ks, 10Qs and other public filings); (6) procedures and standards under both AICPA and PCAOB frameworks, to ensure audit quality and regulatory compliance; and (7) accounting standards including business combinations, revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, and intangible asset valuation. CPA or Chartered Accountant (CA) licensure/membership (US or other jurisdictions) required. Up to 30% domestic travel required to various client sites across the U.S. to analyze client business needs, and advise on the tailored solutions as well as provide on-site support for critical client projects/engagements as required. Must live within a commutable distance to the assigned Grant Thornton Office location to meet 3 days per week work from office requirement. Compensation for role: $158,976 – $184,000 per year