Connor Group · 3 days ago
Senior Manager - Technical Accounting
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expConnor Group is a specialized professional services firm of Big 4 alumni and industry executives. They are seeking a Senior Manager - Technical Accounting to lead client interactions, manage projects, and provide high-quality services in accounting and financial operations.
Professional Services
Responsibilities
As a Senior Manager, you will interact with clients directly. Not only will you work independently, but you’ll also collaborate with a diverse group of talented professionals
Leading crucial meetings with clients
Coaching (and making sure you become a coach) and beginning to lead training
Reviewing work
Engagement and project management / ownership
Enhancing your brand
Increasing your level of expertise in multiple areas
Begin to become involved in business development
Provide excellent timely client service, deliver high quality work, and strengthen client relationships
Add value through complex transaction analyses including IPOs, M&A, Divestitures, SPACs/Reverse Mergers, and Debt/Equity private placements
Understand technical accounting background, FASB and SEC rules and regulations, client deadlines and deliverables, requests, and preferences to deliver excellent client services
Identify, analyze and conclude on generally accepted accounting principles for the client and consult with director or engagement partner
Supervise, coach and mentor all levels of staff. Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback and training. Develop and communicate workplace culture and code of conduct
Lead, manage multiple projects, coach engagement teams, and own client relationships
Strengthen client relationships and generate additional engagement opportunities through excellent quality, timely execution, and strategic approach to service delivery (i.e., One Firm – Passion, Pride and Purpose)
Support growth efforts through pursuits, market research and maintaining a network I.e., your social capital
Develop and maintain relationships with clients to successfully prepare and complete audits
Interact with clients, auditors, investment bankers, legal counsel (client & bankers) and manage multiple projects while demonstrating excellence, courage, and discipline
Add value to public and private clients by assisting in any of the following:
Detailed revenue analysis and revenue recognition – existing and future products/services
Equity – stock compensation (FAS 123R, warrant accounting) and EPS
Draft or review complex sets of financial statements (FS), FS disclosures, MD&A, critical accounting policies, Cap table and SEC comment letter responses
SEC Reporting, including S-1, F-1, 10K, 20-F, 10Q, 8K, 6K and other filings
Identification and application of technical accounting guidance to client situations under US GAAP (e.g., Leases, Business combinations, foreign currencies, Capitalization of internal use software and website development costs
Global accounting activities including IFRS, foreign currency and consolidations
Qualification
Required
7+ years of public accounting and industry experience required (minimum of 3 years in public accounting)
3 or more years of prior experience managing teams and owning their work product
Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent required
Professional and personable demeanor
Passion for helping clients with a strong interest in technical accounting
Hard working, disciplined, detail oriented and ability to motivate engagement teams
Experience writing complex technical accounting position papers
Proven solid verbal and written communication skills
Aptitude for technical accounting research and self-education, desire to learn and be an expert
Ability to act and lead as the client contact
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills
Onsite requirement approximately 25%
Preferred
CPA license preferred
Experience and familiarity with broad range of industries including those such as tech, biotech, and life sciences
Knowledge of IFRS or other international accounting standards a plus
Benefits
Health insurance packages
Wellness programs
One-on-one coaching program
Career development opportunities
Company
Connor Group
Connor Group is an elite technical accounting and IPO services firm.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
James Neesen
Managing Partner
Jeff Pickett
Chair
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