Connor Group is hiring remote professionals for this position, with the obligation to work onsite at a client location when required. Additionally, professionals may utilize our offices across the U.S. if one is available in your area and your personal situation warrants it.
Are you an intellectually curious, deal oriented professional who enjoys coming up with innovative solutions to complex business issues? Connor Group is seeking professionals who want to build off their existing accounting, operational, and industry experience. We execute finance projects that add value to our clients within their finance, accounting, and operation departments. From complex technical accounting and financial reporting issues to finance software implementation and automation, joining Connor Group will help you exponentially to further develop your career and expand your experience base.
Connor Group is a specialized professional services firm of Big 4 alumni and industry executives. Our team of highly experienced professionals assists financial executives with their most complex business needs, including Accounting Advisory, Financial Operations, IPO, M&A, and Managed Services.
Description
As a key contributor to our engagement teams, you will apply your educational background and the experience obtained from public accounting to some of the most exciting clients in the world. You will take direction from other, more experienced members of the team as you assist in problem solving and adding value by preparing our clients with an IPO, M&A transaction or an audit. You will be involved with various technical accounting projects, including revenue recognition, equity accounting, technical memos, audit preparation and writing technical accounting policies. A Senior/Staff may also be involved in S-1 or F-1 drafting and research. We rely heavily on our Seniors/Staff and expect a high degree of professionalism and responsibility as we carry out the highest quality of professional service our clients require and demand.
Responsibilties
- Add value through complex transactions including IPOs, SPACs, M&A, and Divestitures.
- Add value to clients to successfully prepare and complete audits
- Begin to understand and assist clients in technical topics and financial reporting areas which can include, but are not limited to:
- Revenue recognition
- Stock-based compensation
- Leases
- Fixed assets
- Accrued expenses and other liabilities
- Financial statement preparation
- Account reconciliations and cut-off
- Income statement classification and allocation
- SEC reporting
- Quarterization
- Detailed revenue analysis and revenue recognition
- Assist in drafting or review complex sets of financial statements with disclosures
- Assist in SEC Reporting, including 10K, 10Q and other filings
- Identification and application of technical accounting guidance to client situations
- Identify, analyze, and discuss generally accepted accounting principles on client projects, when necessary, with the Manager, Senior Manager and engagement partner
- Identify complex accounting issues and bring them to the attention of engagement leaders for resolution
Desired Skills & Experience
- GPA of 3.5 or better
- Rated top 25% of Big Four class
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent required
- 1-3 years of prior experience in public accounting or relevant industry role is required
- CPA preferred or actively pursuing completion of certification
- Ability to take responsibility and account for his/her own work
- Hard working, detail oriented and ability to work independently
- Ability to work well in a team atmosphere
- Professional and personable demeanor
- Proven solid verbal and written communication skills
- Passion for helping clients with a strong interest in technical accounting
- Aptitude for technical accounting research and self-education, desire to learn and be an expert
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills
- Some travel may be expected (About 25%)
Connor Group is committed to celebrating the value of diversity in a globally connected business world. Our team culture is collaborative and encourages team members to take initiative. Our professionals are committed to excellence, growth, and integrity. By focusing on innovation, we continue to raise the bar on excellence and deliver greater value to our clients.
At Connor Group, our professionals are provided with resources and opportunities to help achieve their professional goals while maintaining a healthy and happy work life balance. From health insurance packages and wellness programs to our one-on-one coaching program and career development opportunities, we empower our professionals by investing in their growth, health, and happiness.
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What We Do
Connor Group is a specialized professional services firm of Big 4 alumni and industry executives. Our team of highly experienced professionals helps financial executives with their most complex and significant matters, including financial accounting and operations, IPO and M&A services, digital solutions, and managed services. Our clients are the world’s top growth companies, and we support them as they change the world and create new markets! The firm was founded in 2006 and has grown to more than 400 professionals with core offices in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, New York, Salt Lake City, and Boston.
We have served more than 1,000 clients on six continents and have a 54% market share for Bay Area IPOs in recent years. Our client portfolio includes multi-billion-dollar public, mid-cap public, and pre-IPO companies ranging from early stage to late stage. Our global clients represent the most exciting industries including high tech, Internet, social networking, gaming, software, ad tech, cleantech, life sciences, financial services, consumer products, biotech, services, and manufacturing. Our goal at Connor Group is to be the most respected firm across our service lines by delivering the highest quality services to our clients. We are hired by finance and accounting executives who understand the importance of leveraging their time as well as having a partner that can successfully execute their needs.
