Director, Finance and Accounting Advisory Services

At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about. Armanino is proud to be  Among the top 20 Largest Firms in the Nation  and one of the  Best Places to Work . We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your   skills   and expand your professional network. We want you to integrate all aspects of your life with your career. At Armanino, we know you   don’t   check-out   of life when you   check-in   at work.   That’s   why   we’ve   created a unique work environment where your passions, work, and family & friends can overlap. We want to help you achieve growth by giving you access to a network of smart and supportive people, willing to listen to your ideas.   Job Responsibilities  Financial Planning and Analysis, including forecasting, budgeting, and preparation of pro-forma financial information  Provide technical expertise for US GAAP and SEC requirements including accounting research, documentation, and presentation to clients   Prepare accurate external financial reports to client, auditors, or the SEC, including the preparation, review, submission, and distribution of periodic financial reports, such as 10-K, 10-Q, 8K’s and proxy statements  Assist in the in the design and implementation of new accounting policies and procedures  Assess and improve financial accounting close process, including accelerating and streamlining monthly and quarterly reporting processes  Liaison on behalf of the client with external auditors and internal decision makers to assist with Audit preparation  Assist with Cash to Accrual Accounting after a transaction, Opening Balance Sheet preparation and Purchase Accounting  Oversee and execute on A+ client delivery; Execute services and deliverables around Operational and Technical Accounting  Lead, mentor and professionally develop CFO Advisory team members, actively participating in the career advisory and performance review process  Build team culture and environment for scaling a hyper-growth consulting business  Cultivate relationships with senior executives at client companies and private equity sponsors. Leverage the relationships built to generate new projects and leads.   Support the business development team with client delivery or sector specific expertise  Act as a thought leader in the market and foster culture of growth  Provide high-quality consulting services by taking personal ownership for delivering client engagements that are fact-driven, solution oriented and meet Armanino’s A+ Execution standard for quality  Supervise the execution of teams  Requirements  BS degree in Accounting, Finance, Business-related field or relevant work experience is required. Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience working in a client serving role at a top-tier public accounting or financial advisory firm, and/or private industry experience at a senior level  Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills  A strong and up-to date knowledge of US GAAP (exposure to IFRS is a plus), with deep technical understanding of topics such as ASC 606 revenue recognition, lease transactions, purchase accounting, etc. and experience within the technical accounting or SEC reporting team of a company is a plus  Exceptional writing, communication, interpersonal, presentation, organizational, management, analytical, decision-making and research skills.  Proven experience successfully managing multiple complex projects at the same time, managing not only client/sponsor dynamics but internal team dynamics as well  Able to effectively communicate complex issues and solutions  Full of entrepreneurial spirit and comfortable in a fluid, flat organization   Preferred Qualifications CPA  “Armanino” is the brand name under which Armanino LLP, Armanino CPA LLP, and Armanino Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with law, regulations, and professional standards. Armanino LLP and Armanino CPA LLP are licensed independent CPA firms that provide attest services, and Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax, advisory, and business consulting services. Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Armanino provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Armanino complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.   Armanino expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Armanino employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.   Armanino does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals, or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity, or third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes, or candidates submitted to Armanino or any employee or owner of Armanino without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Armanino and not subject to any fees or charges. For existing agreements, a role must be approved and open to external search; otherwise, unsolicited and unapproved submittals and referrals will be considered Armanino property and free