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Highspring · 1 month ago

Senior Manager, Accounting Advisory (Financial Services)

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$148K/yr - $203K/yr

8+ years exp

Highspring is a dynamic company that delivers unparalleled opportunities for growth and career advancement. They are seeking a Senior Manager in Accounting Advisory to advise financial services and banking clients on strategic initiatives, collaborate on technical accounting matters, and manage client relationships to identify new business opportunities.

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Responsibilities

Advise financial services and banking clients—both publicly traded and privately held—on a wide range of strategic initiatives including IPO preparation, transaction support, carve-outs and spin-offs, audit readiness, and adoption of new accounting standards

Collaborate with clients and internal teams on technical accounting and control-related matters, offering research-backed guidance and actionable recommendations

Develop and deliver presentations on technical concepts, project plans, delivery strategies, milestones, and outcomes to client stakeholders

Monitor team progress to ensure alignment with work programs and professional standards

Educate internal and external audiences on accounting best practices, especially as they relate to emerging financial technologies and digital assets

Design and implement innovative business solutions to enhance the firm’s methodology and client delivery

Build trust and credibility as a strategic advisor in the financial services and digital assets space

Manage client relationships with a focus on identifying and securing new business opportunities

Participate actively in career development initiatives and technical training programs

Qualification

CPA designationFinancial Services expertiseSEC reporting knowledgeERP systems knowledgeLeadership skillsTeam buildingProject managementCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA, CIA, or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) designation

8+ years of experience in professional services (public accounting or advisory)

Deep expertise in the Financial Services industry, with exposure to digital assets or fintech environments

Strong knowledge of SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP and SOX standards

Proven understanding of accounting and audit practices, procedures, and reporting standards

Flexibility to travel at least 25%

Preferred

Master's in Accounting, MBA, CPA, CIA

Knowledge of common Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and accounting systems (i.e., Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Workday, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365)

Proven leadership in building and motivating teams that exceed client expectations

Experience managing and executing complex projects in dynamic, fast-paced environments