This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an Accountant and Advisory Senior Lead in the United States.
This role is a key leadership position within a modern advisory and accounting environment supporting international SMEs expanding into the U.S. You will oversee end-to-end accounting operations for a diverse client portfolio, ensuring high-quality financial reporting and compliance across multiple entities and jurisdictions. Beyond core accounting responsibilities, you will play a strategic advisory role by improving processes, identifying efficiency opportunities, and supporting automation initiatives. The position combines hands-on technical accounting work with team leadership and client-facing advisory responsibilities. You will guide and mentor junior team members while ensuring operational excellence and adherence to best practices. Working in a fast-paced and evolving environment, you will collaborate closely with management to shape delivery standards and contribute to continuous improvement. This is a highly impactful role where your expertise directly supports client growth and cross-border expansion.
Accountabilities:
- Manage a portfolio of clients, overseeing full-cycle accounting activities including bookkeeping, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation.
- Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting on monthly, quarterly, and annual bases, ensuring compliance and consistency.
- Perform account analysis to identify discrepancies, investigate issues, and ensure financial accuracy.
- Handle intercompany reconciliations and support financial consolidation processes across multiple entities.
- Provide insights and recommendations to improve accounting processes, systems, and operational efficiency.
- Supervise, guide, and develop junior team members, ensuring quality execution and adherence to internal standards.
- Support performance management activities, including feedback, evaluations, and talent development decisions.
- Lead or contribute to process improvement initiatives, including automation and implementation of new tools.
- Act as a liaison between the accounting team and leadership to ensure alignment on priorities and strategic goals.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 5–8 years of experience in accounting, ideally within an accounting or advisory firm.
- Strong technical accounting expertise in bookkeeping, reconciliations, journal entries, and P&L analysis.
- Experience producing financial reports (monthly, quarterly, annual) with high accuracy and attention to detail.
- Solid knowledge of intercompany accounting and financial consolidation processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify discrepancies and optimize processes.
- Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to mentor and support junior team members.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Strong communication skills to explain complex accounting concepts clearly to stakeholders.
- High level of rigor, precision, and accountability in all deliverables.
Benefits:
- 100% employer-paid health insurance, with HSA and FSA options available.
- 401(k) plan with 100% match up to 6% after 3 months of employment.
- Unlimited PTO policy, with a minimum requirement of 2 weeks per year.
- Transportation benefits, including commuter support and Citi Bike membership.
- Remote-friendly work environment supporting flexibility and work-life balance.
- Office perks including daily breakfast, snacks, and collaborative workspaces.
- Inclusive and equal-opportunity workplace culture.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
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