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email: rc@conservaresources.com
www.conservaresources.com

14 Balsam Circle
Shelton, Connecticut 06484
Phone: 203-402-0400

CLIENT JOB REQUIREMENTS

FINANCE

 

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POSITION TITLE: Project Administrator – Heavy Civil / Highway Construction

SPECIFICATION NUMBER:  74883CRI

LOCATION: Westchester, New York

COMPENSATION: $95,000 (Based on experience and Market Rate) + Bonus  

COMPANY:    Our client is a leader in Heavy Civil / Highway Construction.   

COMPANY’S AREAS OF SPECIALITIES  

  • Drainage and Piping
  • Utility Work: Sanitary, Storm and Water Main.
  • Asphalt Milling & Paving
  • Demolition & Excavation
  • Heavy construction, highway, bridge work – construction / rehabilitation
  • Site Construction
  • Water Treatment Plants

POSITION SUMMARY OF PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR

Administers Accounts Receivable 

  .  Prepare Application and Certificate for Payment and/or Invoice package – Job specific requirements and enter into accounts receivable

  .  Responsible for entering contract change orders – Ensure contract amount is correct on monthly basis

  .  Assist in tracking time and material work

  .  Project closeout

Subcontractors

  .  Prepare subcontract agreements – Job specific

  .  Ensure subcontract agreements are returned signed and sent back to the subcontractor fully executed

  .  Ensure subcontractor insurances are on file and current and entered into compliance in the accounting system

  .  Ensure subcontractor certified payrolls are submitted on a weekly or monthly basis – job specific and are in compliance with NYS DOL Prevailing Wage Rates

 .  Responsible for entering subcontractor change orders

 Vendors

  .  Prepare purchase orders – job specific

  .  Ensure purchase orders are returned signed and entered into compliance in the accounting   system

JOB TYPE:  FULL-TIME

SALARY:   $95,000 Base salary + Bonus  

RESUME SUBMISSION

Send your resume to Ralph Conserva at:  rc@conservaresources.com 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Telephone:  203-402-0400

Website:  www.conservaresources.com

 

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POSITION TITLE:   Vice President of Finance (Position on Hold)

SPECIFICATION NUMBER:  69892CRI 

LOCATION: Fairfield County, Connecticut  

COMPENSATION: Base salary $220,000 - $250,000 - (Based on experience or Market Rate) + Bonus (20% Short Term and 20% Long Term – LT in 3 years) 

COMPANY:    Our client is a leader in the Utility Industry.   

BROAD FUNCTION:

The Vice President of Finance reports directly to the President of our client’s firm and is responsible for Accounting (payroll, budgeting, financial reporting, accounts payable, fixed asset reporting and general ledger controls); Rates & Regulatory, Procurement, Taxes, Business Development (mergers and acquisitions) and Homeowners Warranty Program.   The Vice President of Finance has a dotted line reporting relationship to our client’s parent company (major Electric & Gas company) counterparts to ensure consistency of financial reporting, alignment of regulatory initiatives, leverage of purchasing strengths as well as coordination of business development strengths and opportunities.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES & ACTIVITIES:

  • Responsible for directing all financial activities, ensuring that the appropriate financial policies, procedures, controls, and accounting practices are implemented throughout the Company.
  • Responsible for regulatory affairs including rate case strategy and process (applications and case coordination), WICA applications, management of dockets to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and monitoring of industry trends as they relate to utility ratemaking.  Align with parent company to ensure conformity. 
  • Responsible for procurement policy, procedures, polices and systems and supply chain. Align with parent company resources to ensure alignment and maximize economies of scale.
  • Responsible for Risk Management process in coordination with parent company leadership team.
  • Responsible for tax planning, compliance and operational tax issues.  Aligns directly with parent company tax function.
  • Responsible for growth initiative in the regulated Water Utility space, which includes establishing strategy, goals and business initiatives.  Leverage parent company leadership and resources to assist with growth opportunities.
  • Responsible for Homeowner’s Warranty Program nonregulated business including operational and growth initiatives.
  • Leads, motivates and develops a diverse, high performing management team that focuses on accountability, customer service excellence, employee engagement, safety and process improvement.
  • Maintains a deep knowledge of the water industry and regulatory developments impacting the Company.
  • Develops, sustains and influences relationships with key partners and stakeholders and acts as a contact for important stakeholders (regulatory, governmental) in order to build trust, credibility and confidence with our client.

KNOW HOW:

  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in a senior management role financial executive management experience.
  • Finance or Business degree mandatory, an advanced management degree and CPA is preferred.
  • Utility Industry experience preferred.
  • Superior management skills; ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers.
  • Self-reliant, good problem solver, results oriented.
  • Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical finance and administration initiatives.
  • Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with senior management, board of directors and other key constituents.

PROBLEM SOLVING:

Most situations are complex and non-recurring, and the scope of the position would demand that the incumbent exercise high-level business problem-solving and independent, executive business judgment on an ongoing basis.

SUCCESSION PLAN:

This position is earmarked to replace the current CEO/President who is retiring in 3-5 years. 

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Position reports directly to the President of our client and directly supervises staff of six professional employees. Our client has on overall operating budget of approximately $220M and capital budget of $130M.  Our client is one the largest investor-owned water utilities in the U.S. and services customers in CT, MA, NH & RI.

RESUME SUBMISSION

Send your resume to Ralph Conserva at:  rc@conservaresources.com

CONTACT INFORMATION

Telephone:  203-402-0400

Website:  www.conservaresources.com

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POSITION TITLE:  Financial Analyst - Regulatory Compliance Specialist

SPECIFICATION NUMBER:  74695CRI

LOCATION: Fairfield County, Connecticut

COMPENSATION: Base salary: $80,000 + Yearly Bonus

HYBRID EMPLOYMENT: After 3 months employment, role is eligible for a hybrid work schedule (3 days in office / 2 days remote).

COMPANY:    Our client is a leader in Water Utility.   

POSITION SUMMARY  

The Regulatory Compliance Specialist is accountable to the Manager, Rates and Regulation. Duties include assisting with the preparation of various regulatory applications for each regulated utility, working with internal departments on data collection and assisting in the development of favorable regulatory relationships between the utilities and the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities and the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES & ACTIVITIES
  • Responsible for assignments supporting the achievement of the Company’s authorized return through the preparation of financial analysis, work papers, testimony and exhibits submitted to regulatory agencies for all utility subsidiaries.
  • Preparation and filing of compliance orders, including annual or quarterly returns as stipulated in regulations and/or docketed decisions.
  • Assist with financial analysis as it relates to all merger and acquisition activity within the company
  • Interface with various areas of the company and work with key customer and financial data.
  • Monitor rate decisions and industry trends as they relate to utility ratemaking. This includes analysis of rate cases and rate applications of other utilities.
  • Perform another project work as assigned.
KNOW HOW

  • Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration. Two to three years of business experience. Utility experience is a plus.
  • Expert knowledge in Microsoft platform (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). An overall aptitude for information systems and reporting tools is desired (SAP and SAP BW are a plus).
  • Requires strong quantitative and analytical skills along with effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

PROBLEM SOLVING

Although job duties are similar from rate case to rate case and from year to year, internal and external forces have a profound impact on policy-making decisions affecting the performance of the position’s responsibilities. Further complexity results from operating in multiple states and within different regulatory environments. The regulatory and legislative areas are in constant motion. Problems are therefore complex and may be non-recurring.

ACCOUNTABILITY
  • This position reports directly to the Manager, Rates and Regulation but maintains a close working relationship with other departments, most notably the Accounting and Engineering Departments.
  • This job is classified as an exempt role and the pay target is between $75,000 to $80,000 per year.
  • After 3 months of successful employment, this role is eligible for a hybrid work schedule (3 days office / 2 days remote).
 
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POSITION TITLE:  Senior Accountant (Position Filled)

SPECIFICATION NUMBER:  69592CRI

LOCATION: Fairfield County, Connecticut

HYBRID:  First 3 months will be onsite fulltime and then 2 days' work will be at home.  

COMPENSATION: $100,000 base + Sign On Bonus + Yearly Bonus

COMPANY:    Our client is a leader in the Utility industry.   

SUMMARY / BROAD FUNCTION

The Senior Accountant is responsible for developing and analyzing accurate and meaningful financial data, as well as assisting operational managers with interpretation of financial results for operating subsidiary. The Senior Accountant must have a broad based knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES & ACTIVITIES
  • Prepare monthly financial reports including but not limited to Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Statement of Cash Flows
  • Prepare applicable sections of monthly management financial report
  • Identify and resolve on a timely basis unusual account movement through the preparation and/or review of general ledger account activities through analysis of variances.  The Senior Accountant is responsible for communicating unusual transactions to the Controller
  • Ensure that all required monthly activity is properly posted to the general ledger in order to prepare and analyze monthly financial results
  • Assist operational managers in identifying operational variances to both current year budget and prior year actual results
  • Prepare quarterly bondholders’ reports
  • Prepare annual budget for applicable subsidiary
  • Prepare annual audited financial statements with applicable footnotes and assist with external auditors
  • Prepare annual regulatory reports
  • Assist in the research of applicability of Accounting Standards
  • Prepare, as required, state sales and use gross earnings tax returns
  • Assist in the preparation of rate case applications
  • Assist Controller in identifying “value added” opportunities for the Accounting department to better service its customers
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
  • BA or BS degree with a concentration in Accounting or Finance
  • Five years accounting experience or equivalent required
  • CPA highly preferred
  • Extensive experience with Excel (pivot tables, VLookups, links) a must
  • Experience with SAP, Word and PowerPoint required.
  • Knowledge of Business Objects, FASB database and Utility Industry a plus
 
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POSITION TITLE: Accountant Senior - Heavy Civil / Highway Construction

SPECIFICATION NUMBER:  69823CRI

LOCATION: Parsippany, New Jersey

COMPENSATION:   $85,000  + Bonus 

COMPANY:    Our client is a leader in the Construction Industry.   

 POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Accountant will keep financial records, prepare reports, and update financial information for General Construction Contractor. The Senior Accountant must be familiar with accounting applicant procedures. The ideal candidate will be able to process business transactions, handle accounts payable and receivable, expense reports, receipts, and other financial matters. Proven accounting experience required.  Position reports to CFO

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Various AP duties, including generating purchase orders, checking vendor invoices, reconciling delivery tickets versus invoices

  • Maintaining vendor files, ie. insurance, W9, 1099’s

  • Reconcile cash accounts

  • Ensure subcontractors have proper paperwork on file, ie. subcontract, insurance, and purchase order for each project

  • Assist estimating team in obtaining material price quotes from time to time

  • Reconcile receipts with credit card statements each month

  • Assist in job costing invoices and equipment

  • Assist estimating team with maintaining material pricing library in bidding software

  • Keeping financial records up-to-date

  • Processing business transactions

  • Fact-checking invoices for payment and processing

  • Monitoring vendor statements, wire transfer requests, and other transactions

  • Assisting CFO with audits, forecasts, and other fiscal planning

  • Correcting and modifying inaccurate files and records

  • Assisting in account analysis and account coding

  • Reconciling account balances

  • Processing billing adjustments and refunds

  • Other duties as needed

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • 5+ Years of Experience preferred and Construction background would be ideal.

  • Able to analyze financial records and transfer information

  • Data entry and word processing skills

  • Self-motivated and self-directed

  • Accurate and precise attention to detail

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Excellent time management skills; able to prioritize

  • Assists team members when needed to accomplish team goals

  • Strong aptitude for numbers, spreadsheets, and financial reports

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business with an emphasis in Accounting, or a related field preferred

  • QuickBooks experience a+

 

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POSITION TITLE: Payroll Specialist – Heavy Civil / Highway Construction

SPECIFICATION NUMBER:  70587CRI

LOCATION: Queens, New York  

COMPENSATION: Base salary up to: $85,000 -  (Based on experience or Market Rate) + Bonus

COMPANY:    Our client is a leader in Heavy Civil / Highway Construction.  

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Construction Experience a must
  • Local 3 Union Payroll a must
  • Update union benefit and payroll rate tables as needed
  • Timely filing and transmission of union payments
  • Union payroll audit support
  • Collection and interpretation of collective bargaining agreements and bulletins
  • Provides payroll information by answering questions and requests
  • Understanding of payroll transactions in JD Edwards
  • Interact with Payroll, Corporate Accounting, and multiple contacts with Division Finance personnel, as well as local union representatives
  • Meet weekly payroll deadlines

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 5-10 years of payroll experience in a large multiple-state organization
  • Construction union payroll experience required
  • Highly organized and detail oriented
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Proficient in Excel
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written
  • Positive and professional demeanor and customer service oriented

 

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POSITION TITLE: Payroll Manager – Heavy Civil / Highway Construction (Position Filled)

SPECIFICATION NUMBER:  69583CRI

LOCATION: Brooklyn, New York  

COMPENSATION: Base salary:  $90,000 or Market Rate + Bonus  

COMPANY:    Our client is a leader in Heavy Civil / Highway Construction.   

AREAS OF SPECIALITIES:

  • Drainage and Piping
  • Concrete 
  • Sewer Work: Sanitary & Storm
  • Asphalt Milling & Paving
  • Demolition & Excavation
  • Utility Work

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  • Construction Experience a must
  • Union Payroll a must
  • ADP experience a plus – currently using CHS payroll services
  • Process payroll weekly for union and non-union employees
  • Local 14 and Local 15 union stamps – order them and distribute
  • Update all union rate increases and benefits
  • Process union reports monthly
  • Union experience with L14, L15, L1010, L731
  • Process all employee garnishments
  • Assist in union audits
  • Migrating to ADP – 1/2018 and will be using Payroll, HR and Benefits modules.
  • Reporting experience with: DEP, DDC and  DPR, DOC, EDC, SCA, DOT a plus
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POSITION TITLE: Controller

SPECIFICATION NUMBER:  69441CRI

LOCATION: Bridgewater, New Jersey  

COMPENSATION: Base salary:  $225,000 or Market Rate + Bonus  

COMPANY:    Our client is a leader in Utility Audit.   

POSITION SUMMARY 

  • Report to the COO
  • Company has been in business for over twenty years and their clients are hundreds of Fortune 1000 businesses.
  • Must have the operational and intellectual capacity to shepherd a company on its continued grow pattern.
  • Participate in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances, etc.)
  • Manage relationships with partners/vendors.
  • Ability to bring in new business.
  • Some of their Verticals are: Retail, Manufacturing, Food, and Banking.
  • Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication.
  • Serve as a business advisor and integral part of the leadership team of the Company.
  • Responsible for leading the accounting operations, ensuring financial compliance with all regulatory bodies, enhancing internal controls and systems, leading domestic and international audits and assisting with key strategic initiatives of the Company.
  • This position will be responsible for people development, process changes, maintaining clean audits domestically and internationally, assisting in regulatory financial reporting and providing financial direction to executive management.

 PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  •  Establish, implement, and monitor appropriate internal controls to ensure conformance and compliance with U.S. GAAP and other statutory requirements (Sarbanes-Oxley) as well as ensure compliance with the Company's Financial Accounting policies.
  • Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
  • Analyze financial information to assist management in increasing profitability; make recommendations towards sound business decisions while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Lead all Domestic and International audits, including regulatory reporting requirements as necessary.
  • Manage the month-end close process and related accounting staff for our Domestic and International operations.
  • Manage the various state and local sales and use taxes. Assist with International statutory filings.
  • Oversee and lead A/R, A/P, Billing, Treasury and Collections functions, providing guidance, coaching and succession planning to all direct reports.
  • Contribute to cross-functional projects that enhance company value.
  • Implement, document and maintain adequate and effective processes to improve the close and reporting cycles to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Proven experience as Controller or relevant role.
  • Utility Audit or Utility or Audit experience is a must.
  • Direct industry experience or Top Tier Management Consulting firm experience in a SVP or EVP role preferred.
  • Outstanding organizational and leadership skills.
  • Ensure all program initiatives align with company’s core values and culture.
  •  10+ years of experience in Accounting and/or Finance.
  •   5+ years of experience in a position equivalent to a Controller, managing Accounting personnel and processes.
  •   Strong GAAP and financial reporting technical skills.
  •   Some prior national accounting firm audit experience is a +
  •   Bachelors and/or Master’s Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting.
  •   Mastery of Microsoft Office applications and common Accounting ERP systems.
  •   Creative problem solver, analytic thinker, and quick learner. Ability to learn new and complex concepts quickly. Relentlessly resourceful and diligent.
  •   Ability to successfully engage and lead individual and team discussions and meetings. Understands team dynamics and works well within a team structure. Capable of working with peers and associates from other departments in a proactive and constructive manner.
  •  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  •  Exceptional work ethic – ability to “roll up sleeves” if needed.
  •  Knowledge of financial technology, payments software and/or transaction processing is preferred.

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POSITION TITLE: Finance Manager  

SPECIFICATION NUMBER:  68945CRI

LOCATION: San Antonio, Texas

COMPENSATION:   $130,000 +15% Bonus

COMPANY: Our client is a leading manufacturer of petroleum based specialty products.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will report to the Vice President of Finance with a broad based, hands-on   responsibility for managing the finance functions.  The position will be responsible for ensuring   the company has high-quality financial plans, measurement and analysis capabilities and policies.  The   position will oversee financial planning and analysis, budgeting and forecasting   and finance operations reporting.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.  Relevant Master’s degree or MBA or CPA is a plus

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

Minimum ten years of finance, accounting or related experience.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Develop and utilize   forward-looking, predictive models and activity based financial analyses to   provide insight into the company’s operations and business plans.
  • Ensure timeliness, accuracy   and usefulness of financial and management reporting including weekly and monthly forecasts for cash flow, margin and expenses.
  • Lead annual financial budgeting process, involving senior leaders throughout the company in a comprehensive budget planning process.
  • Analyze all aspects of   financial performance and provide recommendations for improvement through the development of benchmarking and other analysis tools.
  • Oversee credit, contract administration and treasury function including debt compliance.
  • Assist with the preparation and monitoring of internal controls, policies and procedures related to the finance   function.
  • Perform, as needed ad-hoc duties related to providing support to the Finance department and/or other special projects, as required.

COMPETENCIES / SKILLS

  • Strong background in Financial Planning and Analysis.  Any Treasury background is a plus.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong leadership, teamwork, and supervisory skills.
  • Proficient in performing data analyses and financial assessments.
  • Proficient in developing and conducting management presentations.
  • Proficient in use of computers and Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).  SharePoint and Access a plus.
  • Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
  • Must be self-motivated and capable of working either remotely or with minimal supervision.

RELOCATION EXPENSE

Relocation expense is not provided for this position.

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POSITION TITLE: Senior Accountant – Special Projects – Internal Controls  

SPECIFICATION NUMBER:  68951CRI

LOCATION: San Antonio, Texas

COMPENSATION:   $80,000 +10% Bonus

COMPANY: Our client is a leading manufacturer of petroleum based specialty products.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will report to the Controller. 

Special projects accountant in a growing, fast paced environment that will rotate through various roles within the accounting department.  In each role, perform required job duties while evaluating for improvements in processes, adding efficiencies, and strengthening internal controls, enabling our client to continue to build its business. 

The role requires a high level of flexibility and tolerance for change.  Our client fosters an entrepreneurial atmosphere in a collegial environment.  Special projects may vary in duration from several weeks to several months.  Ultimate goal upon gaining a strong understanding of the various accounting processes will be to establish the groundwork for an internal controls/internal audit function while establishing a platform for growth and success. 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

Bachelor's degree in accounting required.  CPA and/or Master’s Degree preferred.

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

  • Minimum of 5-7 years accounting experience required.  Prior internal/external auditing experience preferred. 
  • Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and theories, and ability to analyze their application in the Company’s accounting records.
  • Must have strong analytical skills to assess and complete complex processes.
  • Knowledge of COSO Internal Controls Framework and/or Sarbanes-Oxley section 404 internal controls testing and compliance.   
  • Must be capable of taking initiative and making decisions.
  • Strong collaborator with an entrepreneurial self-starter attitude
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Microsoft Office Suite experience required, with intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience working with SAP a plus.   

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Participate and lead day-to-day/month-end responsibilities in various areas of accounting including, but not limited to, journal entries, reconciliations and process documentation. 
  • Evaluate processes, identify areas for improvement, recommend process improvements, and implement recommendations.
  • Coordinate with others in various projects to improve overall department efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES / SKILLS

  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong leadership, teamwork, and supervisory skills.
  • Proficient in performing data analyses and financial assessments.
  • Proficient in developing and conducting management presentations.
  • Proficient in use of computers and Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).  SharePoint and Access a plus.
  • Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
  • Must be self-motivated and capable of working either remotely or with minimal supervision.

 

RELOCATION EXPENSE

Relocation expense is not provided for this position.

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POSITION TITLE:  Financial Advisor

SPECIFICATION NUMBER:  68910CRI 

LOCATION: Summit, New Jersey & Various Locations Across the US

COMPENSATION:    Varies – Depending on experience, book of business, etc.

COMPANY:    Our client is a leader in the Financial Services industry.

POSITION SUMMARY

Financial advisors provide clients with advice on financial matters, making recommendations on ways to best utilize their money. The role involves researching the marketplace and advising clients on products and services available, ensuring they are aware of and understand those that best meet their needs, and then securing a sale.

Advisors may specialize in particular products, depending on their clients, e.g. offering mortgage, pension, savings plans, insurance and investment advice to private clients.

In order to give financial advice, advisors must have professional qualifications and follow strict financial industry rules.

Financial advisors may also be known as financial planners or wealth managers.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Education: Bachelor Degree
  • Work Experience: minimum 3 years related financial planning and client relationship management experience.
  • Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation a +
  • FINRA Series 7, 65 and 63 licenses (or ability to obtain within 120 days of assuming position) – Required.
  • Strong client centric focus with excellent client relationship and influencing skills
  • Exceptional communication skills 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Conducting in-depth reviews of clients' financial circumstances, current provision and future aims;

•    Designing financial strategies;

•    Assisting clients to make informed decisions;

•    Reviewing and responding to clients changing needs and financial circumstances;

•    Develop a thorough understanding of each client's financial situation in order to create and deliver a suitable strategy based upon corporate investment philosophy.  Consult with clients who have more complex financial planning needs due to high net worth. Provide investment strategies to achieve client goals. Identify the appropriate risk tolerance, discuss appropriate savings or spending strategies and provide additional financial planning solutions as needed. Provide both verbal and written plans to communicate the recommended strategies following department guidelines.

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Manage client portfolios on an ongoing basis and continue to build and retain your assigned client base.  Conduct periodic reviews of portfolios and provide appropriate reports addressing client's ongoing advisory needs. Partner with the assigned internal business partner to determine client strategy for deepening client relationships.

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Provide one-time advice to clients as appropriate for the client situation.

•   Demonstrate a mastery of Client Relationship Management (CRM) skills along with strong written and verbal communication skills to build and strengthen client relationships.

•   Participate in the business development process as needed with prospective clients to deepen relationships and determine appropriate advice solution.

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 Utilize department tools and technology to provide the optimal client experience.  Partner with the assigned internal representative for the client to meet all client financial planning needs.

• Coach and mentor other crew to develop and strengthen skills for identifying cues and needs assessment of clients with advice needs.

• Promote professional development by maintaining an in-depth understanding of financial planning, capital markets and the financial services industry.  Keep abreast of significant changes or developments (e.g. taxation, regulatory, legal, and competitive) within the financial services field.  Maintain all required licenses and designations.

• Maintain an in-depth understanding of compliance, regulatory and departmental policies and procedures.  This includes a thorough knowledge of the regulatory requirements for  anti-money laundering policies and procedures.

• Continuously identify process improvement opportunities along with business solutions.

• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

INTERPERSONAL / OTHER SKILLS: 

•             Strong leadership skills                                         •     Flexibility

•             Results oriented                                                     •     Team Player

•             Creative                                                                   •     Hands on

•             Enthusiastic                                                            •     Self Starter

•             Persistent                                                                •    Ability to multi-task


PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES 

High energy, goal oriented, self-starter with strong work ethic. 

Hands on, team player that will do what it takes to make the entireCompany team successful.

Self-motivated with a pre-disposition to identify opportunities forimprovement as well as recommend and implement solutions. 

Intellectually curious

Thorough and organized with a keen sense of urgency.

 

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POSITION TITLE:  Audit Manager  (Assurance) – Retail & Consumer -  Industry Specialist 

SPECIFICATION NUMBER:  45838 CRI

LOCATION:     Los Angeles,  California    

COMPENSATION:    $85K - $115K Base  + Bonus

COMPANY:   

Our client is an International Financial Services Firm.

Overview:

Our client is an industry-leading company that serves Fortune 500 companies and will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career. They are well placed to help clients meet the challenges and opportunities of the US marketplace in the areas of assurance, tax, and advisory. They offer the perspective of a global network of firms combined with detailed knowledge of local, state and US national issues. More than 140,000 people in 135 countries across their network share knowledge, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and deliver practical advice. 


You will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. We offer a flexible career progression model that allows for a variety of challenging opportunities throughout your career. They provide unparalleled coaching, mentoring, and career development programs; global opportunities; and state of the art technology-driven methodologies to help you provide quality service to their clients.

Their Assurance practice collaborates with clients, so that the financial information they report to the investing public and other stakeholders is clear and reliable. When they fulfill their role as Assurance professionals they stand firm on quality and integrity and  have a direct impact on how well the world's capital market system functions. 


The highly trained and educated Assurance teams go inside companies, and get to know those businesses. They ask questions, test assumptions, and provide assurance that the companies are reporting information on which investors and others can rely. Every assignment is an exciting opportunity to learn, to grow and to understand how businesses operate from all levels and perspectives.

Their Assurance professionals are constantly challenged to learn more in order to provide their clients with the highest quality services. This learning takes place through interaction on the job with colleagues and clients, formal training programs, and the insights provided by mentors and coaches. Our client is all about our people, encouraging high performance and quality.  If you join them, they will help you implement a successful career strategy, as you explore the many career opportunities in our client’s  Assurance practice.

Job Description: 

Our client is one the world's leading network of audit and assurance firms and their clients include almost half of the Fortune 500. Their leading edge audit approach is focused on quality and is designed to meet the needs of private companies to large organizations. The audit is underpinned by their deep industry knowledge, wide international experience and global network of skilled professionals.

As a member of our Core Audit Team, you will:

  • Examine financial and accounting records, other documents, and tangible items such as plant and equipment or watching certain processes or procedures being performed
  • Ask a range of questions from formal written questions to informal oral questions of a range of individuals at the organization
  • Obtain written confirmations of a certain matters; for example, asking a debtor to confirm the amount of their debt with the organization
  • Test some of the organization's internal controls
  • Make judgments on significant estimates or assumptions that management made when they prepared the financial report
Their auditors maintain independence from management and directors so that the tests and judgments are made objectively.

Our client is a leader in serving the retail and consumer products industry. Among the most recognized universe of industry companies, the Global Fortune 500, they audit 39% of consumer products companies and 23% of the world's retailers for a combined share of 28%. This strength allows our client to understand the issues their clients are facing across the entire supply chain, from sourcing to manufacture, from retail to final sale. They have a global practice over 8,000 Retail and Consumer industry professionals worldwide. They have specialists in virtually every corner of the globe addressing issues of critical importance to Retail and Consumer industry and our clients. Their practice segments, retail and consumer, have been combined within the Firm in order to better serve clients with similar issues and opportunities and in order to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and the delivery of world-class client service. Additionally, they have segmented our overall practice into several large categories to achieve these previously mentioned objectives. Within Retail, we focus on retail grocery, specialty retailers, mass merchandisers and quick service restaurants. On the consumer side, they focus on food, beverage and household products. As a result, their professionals are exposed to business and technical accounting issues faced by a number of similar companies in addition to being exposed to business issues across the entire supply chain from working in a combined retail and consumer industry practice unit.

Position / Program Requirements:

Knowledge Preferred:

Thorough knowledge of public company SEC rules, regulations and financial reporting. Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States (U.S. GAAP) and United States Generally Accepted Accounting Standards (U.S. GAAS) including PCAOB rules and regulations. Considerable knowledge of AICPA Statement of Position (SoP) 00-2, Accounting by Producers or Distributors of Films concepts.

Proven experience advising clients on technical accounting as well as general business issues including; sharing, relating and communicating technical and business knowledge across clients without violating client confidentiality.

Considerable knowledge of services and the ability to draft and assist in the delivery of proposals for engagements.    

Skills Preferred:

Demonstrates comprehensive technical skills of applicable accounting and reporting standards in reviewing audit areas and demonstrated success in leading a team in developing an audit approach. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of the Consumer and Retail industry. Including; experience with LIFO inventory costing, lease accounting, and fraud schemes affecting Consumer and Retail companies such as channel stuffing. Minimum Years of Experience Necessary: 5

Education & Certification: 

Required: BA or BS in Accounting or business related field (provided that the candidate has demonstrated the required minimum number of hours for CPA licensure per respective state regulations) CPA

Travel

21% -40% 


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POSITION TITLE:  Audit Senior Associate – Banking – Capital Markets

SPECIFICATION NUMBER:  47045 CRI

LOCATION:     Los Angeles,  California

COMPENSATION:    $65K - $80K Base  + Bonus

COMPANY:   

Our client is an International Financial Services Firm.

Overview:

Our client is an industry-leading company that serves Fortune 500 companies and will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career. They are well placed to help clients meet the challenges and opportunities of the US marketplace in the areas of assurance, tax, and advisory. They offer the perspective of a global network of firms combined with detailed knowledge of local, state and US national issues. More than 140,000 people in 135 countries across their network share knowledge, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and deliver practical advice. 


You will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. We offer a flexible career progression model that allows for a variety of challenging opportunities throughout your career. They provide unparalleled coaching, mentoring, and career development programs; global opportunities; and state of the art technology-driven methodologies to help you provide quality service to their clients.

Their Assurance practice collaborates with clients, so that the financial information they report to the investing public and other stakeholders is clear and reliable. When they fulfill their role as Assurance professionals they stand firm on quality and integrity and have a direct impact on how well the world's capital market system functions. 


The highly trained and educated Assurance teams go inside companies, and get to know those businesses. They ask questions, test assumptions, and provide assurance that the companies are reporting information on which investors and others can rely. Every assignment is an exciting opportunity to learn, to grow and to understand how businesses operate from all levels and perspectives.

Their Assurance professionals are constantly challenged to learn more in order to provide their clients with the highest quality services. This learning takes place through interaction on the job with colleagues and clients, formal training programs, and the insights provided by mentors and coaches. Our client is all about our people, encouraging high performance and quality.  If you join them, they will help you implement a successful career strategy, as you explore the many career opportunities in our client’s Assurance practice.

Job Description: 

Our client is one the world's leading network of audit and assurance firms and their clients include almost half of the Fortune 500. Their leading edge audit approach is focused on quality and is designed to meet the needs of private companies to large organizations. The audit is underpinned by their deep industry knowledge, wide international experience and global network of skilled professionals.

As a member of our Core Audit Team, you will:

  • Examine financial and accounting records, other documents, and tangible items such as plant and equipment or watching certain processes or procedures being performed
  • Ask a range of questions from formal written questions to informal oral questions of a range of individuals at the organization
  • Obtain written confirmations of a certain matters; for example, asking a debtor to confirm the amount of their debt with the organization
  • Test some of the organization's internal controls
  • Make judgments on significant estimates or assumptions that management made when they prepared the financial report

Their auditors maintain independence from management and directors so that the tests and judgments are made objectively.

Our Client’s Banking and Capital Markets clients demand a deep knowledge of their industry and business processes, the Banking Industry practice is organized within thier Financial Services practice to fully leverage thier global team of over 33,000 professionals who serve virtually every segment of the industry  within consumer/retail banking, commercial banking, wholesale banking, mortgage banking, securitization, capital markets, insurance, investment management, broker/dealer and real estate. As these sectors continue to converge and consolidate, their integrated knowledge will enable them to design and implement cost-effective, multidisciplinary solutions to meet the challenges and opportunities facing thier clients.

Our client’s banking professionals have focused skills in key areas to effectively serve their clients with their most critical challenges, including:

  • Anti-money laundering
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Sarbanes-Oxley
  • Risk management
  • Securitizations
  • Regulatory

Position / Program Requirements:

Knowledge Preferred:

Thorough knowledge of public accounting and audit practices, procedures and reporting standards. Extensive knowledge of SEC, U.S. GAAP, U.S. GAAS, IFRS procedures and standards.

Thorough knowledge of first level review of standard audit procedures performed by associates.

Skills Preferred:

Considerable experience implementing and providing expertise on technical standards, Banking and Capital Markets industry knowledge and audit best practices to develop an audit strategy. -

Education & Certification: 

Minimum Years of Experience Necessary: 3

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field

CPA or has demonstrated required minimum number of hours for CPA licensure per respective state regulations

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POSITION TITLE:  Audit Senior Associate (Assurance)  

SPECIFICATION NUMBER:  48032 CRI

LOCATION:     Phoenix,  Arizonia

COMPENSATION:    $65K - $80K Base  + Bonus

COMPANY:   

Our client is an International Financial Services Firm.

Overview:

Our client is an industry-leading company that serves Fortune 500 companies and will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career. They are well placed to help clients meet the challenges and opportunities of the US marketplace in the areas of assurance, tax, and advisory. They offer the perspective of a global network of firms combined with detailed knowledge of local, state and US national issues. More than 140,000 people in 135 countries across their network share knowledge, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and deliver practical advice. 

You will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. We offer a flexible career progression model that allows for a variety of challenging opportunities throughout your career. They provide unparalleled coaching, mentoring, and career development programs; global opportunities; and state of the art technology-driven methodologies to help you provide quality service to their clients.

Their Assurance practice collaborates with clients, so that the financial information they report to the investing public and other stakeholders is clear and reliable. When they fulfill their role as Assurance professionals they stand firm on quality and integrity and have a direct impact on how well the world's capital market system functions. 

The highly trained and educated Assurance teams go inside companies, and get to know those businesses. They ask questions, test assumptions, and provide assurance that the companies are reporting information on which investors and others can rely. Every assignment is an exciting opportunity to learn, to grow and to understand how businesses operate from all levels and perspectives.

Their Assurance professionals are constantly challenged to learn more in order to provide their clients with the highest quality services. This learning takes place through interaction on the job with colleagues and clients, formal training programs, and the insights provided by mentors and coaches. Our client is all about our people, encouraging high performance and quality.  If you join them, they will help you implement a successful career strategy, as you explore the many career opportunities in our client’s Assurance practice.

Job Description:

Our client is one the world's leading network of audit and assurance firms and their clients include almost half of the Fortune 500. Their leading edge audit approach is focused on quality and is designed to meet the needs of private companies to large organizations. The audit is underpinned by their deep industry knowledge, wide international experience and global network of skilled professionals.

As a member of our Core Audit Team, you will:

  • Examine financial and accounting records, other documents, and tangible items such as plant and equipment or watching certain processes or procedures being performed
  • Ask a range of questions from formal written questions to informal oral questions of a range of individuals at the organization
  • Obtain written confirmations of a certain matters; for example, asking a debtor to confirm the amount of their debt with the organization
  • Test some of the organization's internal controls
  • Make judgments on significant estimates or assumptions that management made when they prepared the financial report

Their auditors maintain independence from management and directors so that the tests and judgments are made objectively.

Our client’s end clients include various multi-national public and private companies operating in a variety of industries including Aerospace and Defense, Industrial Products, Technology, Semiconductor, Financial Services, Utilities and Real Estate.

Position / Program Requirements:

Knowledge Preferred:

Considerable knowledge of public accounting audit practices and procedures.

Considerable knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States (U.S. GAAP), United States Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (U.S. GAAS) and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) standards.

Thorough knowledge of first level review of basic audit work reports produced by associates. CPA licensure preferred

Skills Preferred:

Demonstrates thorough technical skills regarding applicable accounting and reporting standards in researching, completing and reviewing audit areas; working experience designing engagement procedures based on risk, materiality and discussions with the engagement team. Considerable experience applying professional skepticism regarding auditing services in a professional services environment. Demonstrates a thorough level of abilities with, and/or a proven record of success as both an individual contributor and team member, identifying and addressing client needs: actively participating in client discussions and meetings; communicating a broad range of Firm services; and, managing engagements, including preparing concise, accurate documents and maintaining project economics while maintaining flexibility for unanticipated issues. Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success as a team leader: creating a positive environment by monitoring workloads of the team while meeting client expectations and respecting the work-life quality of team members; providing candid, meaningful feedback in a timely manner; keeping leadership informed of progress and issues; answering questions and providing direction to less-experienced staff

Education & Certification: 

Minimum Years of Experience Necessary: 3

Minimum Degree(s) and Certification(s) Required: BA or BS in Accounting or business related field (provided that the candidate has demonstrated the required minimum number of hours for CPA licensure per respective state regulations) Must have passed the CPA exam

Travel

21% -40% 

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POSITION TITLE:    Transfer Pricing Manager - International

SPECIFICATION NUMBER:    6493CRI

LOCATION:     St. Louis,  Missouri  

COMPENSATION:    $85K - $130K Base 

COMPANY:   

Our client is an International Financial Services Firm.

General Description:

Our client is a global market leader in tax services. They assist businesses, individuals, and organizations with tax strategy, planning, and compliance, while also delivering a wide range of business advisory services. With over 20,000 tax professionals, this means that our client can support their clients both locally and globally. They have experience working with an expansive and diverse client-base, which comprises all types of businesses--multinationals, local companies, privately-owned organizations, entrepreneurs, family businesses, trusts, partnerships, and private individuals.

As a member of the Transfer Pricing Team, you will work on all aspects of intercompany pricing arrangements between related business entities, including transfers of intellectual property; transfers of tangible goods; services and loans and other financing transactions.

Inter-company transactions across borders are growing rapidly and are becoming much more complex. Compliance with the differing requirements of multiple overlapping tax jurisdictions is a complicated and time-consuming task.

Our client has a strong international network of dedicated transfer pricing specialists with advanced training in economics, accounting, law and project management. Their specialists include numerous partners and staff with experience gained with tax administrations. They can advise on:
- Documentation and planning
- Dispute resolution
- Advance pricing agreements (APAs)

Knowledge Preferred:

Thorough knowledge of the economic analyses and resolution of complex global tax and finance issues faced by multinational corporations; including restructuring, divestitures, valuations and intercompany transactions.

Considerable knowledge of managing functional analyses interviews to identify and assess clients' cross-border intercompany transactions.

Considerable knowledge of performing market studies and industry research.

Skills Preferred:

Comprehensive technical skills, including pricing policies, executing market studies and strategizing on local-country tax authority transfer pricing audits and advanced rulings.

Considerable experience identifying and addressing client needs: building, maintaining, and utilizing networks of client relationships and community involvement; communicating value propositions; managing resource requirements, project workflow, budgets, billing and collections; and preparing and/or coordinating complex written and verbal materials.

Considerable experience as a team leader: supervising teams to create an atmosphere of trust; seeking diverse views to encourage improvement and innovation; and coaching staff including providing timely meaningful written and verbal feedback.

Minimum Years of Experience Necessary: 5

Education & Certification: 

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree with a concentration in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business Administration or International Business. Master of Economics or Public Administration, or Doctor of Philosophy in Economics or Finance preferred.

Certified Public Accountant, Enrolled Agent, Member of the Bar, American Society of Appraisers, Chartered Financial Analyst, or Chartered Institute of Management Accountants required.

Travel:

 0-20%

 

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POSITION TITLE:    Transfer Pricing Manager 

SPECIFICATION NUMBER:    6529CRI

LOCATION:     Detroit,  Michagan  

COMPENSATION:    $85K - $130K Base 

COMPANY:   

Our client is an International Financial Services Firm.

General Description:

Our client is a global market leader in tax services. They assist businesses, individuals, and organizations with tax strategy, planning, and compliance, while also delivering a wide range of business advisory services. With over 20,000 tax professionals, this means that our client can support their clients both locally and globally. They have experience working with an expansive and diverse client-base, which comprises all types of businesses--multinationals, local companies, privately-owned organizations, entrepreneurs, family businesses, trusts, partnerships, and private individuals.

As a member of the Transfer Pricing Team, you will work on all aspects of intercompany pricing arrangements between related business entities, including transfers of intellectual property; transfers of tangible goods; services and loans and other financing transactions.

Inter-company transactions across borders are growing rapidly and are becoming much more complex. Compliance with the differing requirements of multiple overlapping tax jurisdictions is a complicated and time-consuming task.

Our client has a strong international network of dedicated transfer pricing specialists with advanced training in economics, accounting, law and project management. Their specialists include numerous partners and staff with experience gained with tax administrations. They can advise on:
- Documentation and planning
- Dispute resolution
- Advance pricing agreements (APAs)

Knowledge Preferred:

Thorough knowledge of the economic analyses and resolution of complex global tax and finance issues faced by multinational corporations; including restructuring, divestitures, valuations and intercompany transactions.

Considerable knowledge of managing functional analyses interviews to identify and assess clients' cross-border intercompany transactions.

Considerable knowledge of performing market studies and industry research.

Skills Preferred:

Comprehensive technical skills, including pricing policies, executing market studies and strategizing on local-country tax authority transfer pricing audits and advanced rulings.

Considerable experience identifying and addressing client needs: building, maintaining, and utilizing networks of client relationships and community involvement; communicating value propositions; managing resource requirements, project workflow, budgets, billing and collections; and preparing and/or coordinating complex written and verbal materials.

Considerable experience as a team leader: supervising teams to create an atmosphere of trust; seeking diverse views to encourage improvement and innovation; and coaching staff including providing timely meaningful written and verbal feedback.

Minimum Years of Experience Necessary: 5

Education & Certification: 

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree with a concentration in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business Administration or International Business. Master of Economics or Public Administration, or Doctor of Philosophy in Economics or Finance preferred.

Certified Public Accountant, Enrolled Agent, Member of the Bar, American Society of Appraisers, Chartered Financial Analyst, or Chartered Institute of Management Accountants required.

Travel:

 21%-40%


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POSITION TITLE:    Tax Senior - International

SPECIFICATION NUMBER:    6487CRI

LOCATION:     Minneapolis, Minnasota

COMPENSATION:    $60K - $85K Base 

COMPANY:   

Our client is an International Financial Services Firm.

General Description:

Our client is a global market leader in tax services. They assist businesses, individuals, and organizations with tax strategy, planning, and compliance, while also delivering a wide range of business advisory services. With over 20,000 tax professionals, this means that our client can support their clients both locally and globally. They have experience working with an expansive and diverse client-base, which comprises all types of businesses--multinationals, local companies, privately-owned organizations, entrepreneurs, family businesses, trusts, partnerships, and private individuals.

With constant legislative, regulatory and judicial changes, companies operating across borders are challenged to follow and comprehend ever-changing developments. At the same time, globalization, economic realities, operational adjustments, and corporate mandates require tax departments to adjust and adapt their internal initiatives to a changing business environment. The combination of these equally important streams requires tax departments to be agile, well-versed in internal and external developments, and able to deal with competing goals and interests. Understanding the tax impact on business operations and transactions across jurisdictions is vital to the success of any multinational corporation today.

Experience: 

Our client’s International Tax Services practice has experience helping companies address their cross-border needs. They help multinational businesses achieve their business goals in a tax-efficient manner, both locally and globally. Their International Tax Services professionals assist companies with: 

·       Staying abreast of developments within the international arena that may affect their business, both globally and locally

·       Formulating effective and tax-efficient cross-border strategies for both US and overseas investments Managing their global structural tax rate

·       Responding to inquiries from regulatory authorities

 Knowledge Preferred:

Considerable knowledge of corporate tax including tax research, compliance and consulting within an international taxation environment.

Working knowledge of assisting companies to understand and assess the tax impact of company business, operations and transactions in multiple jurisdictions.

Skills Preferred:

Proficient technical skills in structural realignment, cash and financial statement effective tax rate analysis and improvement of tax efficiencies of cross-border flows.

Demonstrated experience identifying and addressing client needs: actively participating in client discussions and meetings; communicating a broad range of Firm services; managing engagements including preparing concise, accurate documents and balancing project economics management with the occurrence of unanticipated issues.

Demonstrated experience as a team leader: creating a positive environment by monitoring workloads of the team while meeting client expectations and respecting the work-life quality of team members; providing candid, meaningful feedback in a timely manner; and keeping leadership informed of progress and issues.

Minimum Years of Experience Necessary: 3

Education: 

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting [provided all of the minimum requirements are met for CPA licensure per respective state regulations] required.

Certified Public Accountant [or commitment to pass CPA exam before being promoted to Manager and thereafter obtain CPA licensure], Enrolled Agent or Member of the Bar required.

Travel:

0-20%

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POSITION TITLE:    Tax Senior - International

SPECIFICATION NUMBER:    6454CRI

LOCATION:     Cleveland,  Ohio

COMPENSATION:    $65K - $85K Base 

COMPANY:   

Our client is an International Financial Services Firm.

General Description:

Our client is a global market leader in tax services. They assist businesses, individuals, and organizations with tax strategy, planning, and compliance, while also delivering a wide range of business advisory services. With over 20,000 tax professionals, this means that our client can support their clients both locally and globally. They have experience working with an expansive and diverse client-base, which comprises all types of businesses--multinationals, local companies, privately-owned organizations, entrepreneurs, family businesses, trusts, partnerships, and private individuals.

With constant legislative, regulatory and judicial changes, companies operating across borders are challenged to follow and comprehend ever-changing developments. At the same time, globalization, economic realities, operational adjustments, and corporate mandates require tax departments to adjust and adapt their internal initiatives to a changing business environment. The combination of these equally important streams requires tax departments to be agile, well-versed in internal and external developments, and able to deal with competing goals and interests. Understanding the tax impact on business operations and transactions across jurisdictions is vital to the success of any multinational corporation today.

Experience: 

Our client’s International Tax Services practice has experience helping companies address their cross-border needs. They help multinational businesses achieve their business goals in a tax-efficient manner, both locally and globally. Their International Tax Services professionals assist companies with: 

·       Staying abreast of developments within the international arena that may affect their business, both globally and locally

·       Formulating effective and tax-efficient cross-border strategies for both US and overseas investments Managing their global structural tax rate

·       Responding to inquiries from regulatory authorities

Knowledge Preferred:

Considerable knowledge of corporate tax including tax research, compliance and consulting within an international taxation environment.

Working knowledge of assisting companies to understand and assess the tax impact of company business, operations and transactions in multiple jurisdictions.

Skills Preferred:

Proficient technical skills in structural realignment, cash and financial statement effective tax rate analysis and improvement of tax efficiencies of cross-border flows.

Demonstrated experience identifying and addressing client needs: actively participating in client discussions and meetings; communicating a broad range of Firm services; managing engagements including preparing concise, accurate documents and balancing project economics management with the occurrence of unanticipated issues.

Demonstrated experience as a team leader: creating a positive environment by monitoring workloads of the team while meeting client expectations and respecting the work-life quality of team members; providing candid, meaningful feedback in a timely manner; and keeping leadership informed of progress and issues.

Minimum Years of Experience Necessary: 3

Education: 

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting [provided all of the minimum requirements are met for CPA licensure per respective state regulations] required.

Certified Public Accountant [or commitment to pass CPA exam before being promoted to Manager and thereafter obtain CPA licensure], Enrolled Agent or Member of the Bar required.

Travel:

0-20%

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POSITION TITLE:    Tax Senior - International 

SPECIFICATION NUMBER:    6542CRI

LOCATION:     Chicago,  Illinois

COMPENSATION:    $65K - $85K Base 

COMPANY:   

Our client is an International Financial Services Firm.

General Description:

Our client is a global market leader in tax services. They assist businesses, individuals, and organizations with tax strategy, planning, and compliance, while also delivering a wide range of business advisory services. With over 20,000 tax professionals, this means that our client can support their clients both locally and globally. They have experience working with an expansive and diverse client-base, which comprises all types of businesses--multinationals, local companies, privately-owned organizations, entrepreneurs, family businesses, trusts, partnerships, and private individuals.

With constant legislative, regulatory and judicial changes, companies operating across borders are challenged to follow and comprehend ever-changing developments. At the same time, globalization, economic realities, operational adjustments, and corporate mandates require tax departments to adjust and adapt their internal initiatives to a changing business environment. The combination of these equally important streams requires tax departments to be agile, well-versed in internal and external developments, and able to deal with competing goals and interests. Understanding the tax impact on business operations and transactions across jurisdictions is vital to the success of any multinational corporation today.

Experience: 

Our client’s International Tax Services practice has experience helping companies address their cross-border needs. They help multinational businesses achieve their business goals in a tax-efficient manner, both locally and globally. Their International Tax Services professionals assist companies with: 

·       Staying abreast of developments within the international arena that may affect their business, both globally and locally

·       Formulating effective and tax-efficient cross-border strategies for both US and overseas investments Managing their global structural tax rate

·       Responding to inquiries from regulatory authorities

Knowledge Preferred:

Considerable knowledge of corporate tax including tax research, compliance and consulting within an international taxation environment.

Working knowledge of assisting companies to understand and assess the tax impact of company business, operations and transactions in multiple jurisdictions.

Skills Preferred:

Proficient technical skills in structural realignment, cash and financial statement effective tax rate analysis and improvement of tax efficiencies of cross-border flows.

Demonstrated experience identifying and addressing client needs: actively participating in client discussions and meetings; communicating a broad range of Firm services; managing engagements including preparing concise, accurate documents and balancing project economics management with the occurrence of unanticipated issues.

Demonstrated experience as a team leader: creating a positive environment by monitoring workloads of the team while meeting client expectations and respecting the work-life quality of team members; providing candid, meaningful feedback in a timely manner; and keeping leadership informed of progress and issues.

Minimum Years of Experience Necessary: 3

Education: 

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting [provided all of the minimum requirements are met for CPA licensure per respective state regulations] required.

Certified Public Accountant [or commitment to pass CPA exam before being promoted to Manager and thereafter obtain CPA licensure], Enrolled Agent or Member of the Bar required. 

Travel:

0-20%

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POSITION TITLE:    Tax Manager - International

SPECIFICATION NUMBER:    6488CRI

LOCATION:     Minneapolis, Minnasota

COMPENSATION:    $85K - $130K Base  

COMPANY:   

Our client is an International Financial Services Firm.

General Description:

Our client is a global market leader in tax services. They assist businesses, individuals, and organizations with tax strategy, planning, and compliance, while also delivering a wide range of business advisory services. With over 20,000 tax professionals, this means that our client can support their clients both locally and globally. They have experience working with an expansive and diverse client-base, which comprises all types of businesses--multinationals, local companies, privately-owned organizations, entrepreneurs, family businesses, trusts, partnerships, and private individuals.

With constant legislative, regulatory and judicial changes, companies operating across borders are challenged to follow and comprehend ever-changing developments. At the same time, globalization, economic realities, operational adjustments, and corporate mandates require tax departments to adjust and adapt their internal initiatives to a changing business environment. The combination of these equally important streams requires tax departments to be agile, well-versed in internal and external developments, and able to deal with competing goals and interests. Understanding the tax impact on business operations and transactions across jurisdictions is vital to the success of any multinational corporation today.

Experience: 

Our client’s International Tax Services practice has experience helping companies address their cross-border needs. They help multinational businesses achieve their business goals in a tax-efficient manner, both locally and globally. Their International Tax Services professionals assist companies with: 

·       Staying abreast of developments within the international arena that may affect their business, both globally and locally

·       Formulating effective and tax-efficient cross-border strategies for both US and overseas investments Managing their global structural tax rate

·       Responding to inquiries from regulatory authorities

Knowledge Preferred:

Through knowledge of assisting companies to understand and assess the tax impact of company business, operations and transactions in multiple jurisdictions.

Considerable knowledge of corporate tax including tax research, compliance and consulting within an international taxation environment.

Considerable knowledge of public accounting practices, law firm or corporate tax department of a multinational company.

Skills Preferred:

Comprehensive technical skills in structural realignment, cash and financial statement effective tax rate analysis and improvement of tax efficiencies of cross-border flows.

Considerable experience identifying and addressing client needs: building, maintaining, and utilizing networks of client relationships and community involvement; communicating value propositions; managing resource requirements, project workflow, budgets, billing and collections; and preparing and/or coordinating complex written and verbal materials.

Considerable experience as a team leader: supervising teams to create an atmosphere of trust; seeking diverse views to encourage improvement and innovation; and coaching staff including providing timely meaningful written and verbal feedback.

Minimum Years of Experience Necessary: 5

Education & Certification:  

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting required.

Certified Public Accountant, Enrolled Agent or Member of the Bar required.

Travel:

21%-40% 

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POSITION TITLE:    Sales & Use Tax - Senior

SPECIFICATION NUMBER:    6483CRI

LOCATION:     Pittsburgh,  Pennsylvania

COMPENSATION:    $60K - $85K Base 

COMPANY:   

Our client is an International Financial Services Firm.

General Description:

Our client is a global market leader in tax services. They assist businesses, individuals, and organizations with tax strategy, planning, and compliance, while also delivering a wide range of business advisory services. With over 20,000 tax professionals, this means that our client can support their clients both locally and globally. They have experience working with an expansive and diverse client-base, which comprises all types of businesses--multinationals, local companies, privately-owned organizations, entrepreneurs, family businesses, trusts, partnerships, and private individuals.

Our client’s State and Local Tax (SALT) practice is dedicated to helping its clients assess their state and local tax burden by recommending solutions that support their overall business objectives and provide support so that their filling positions are consistent with good business practices and with the states' applicable tax laws and rules. Their practice is structured as a true network of well respected state and local tax professionals, including many former key state officials.

As a national network, our client assigns State and Local Tax (SALT) professionals best suited to address their clients' needs, without regard to geographic barriers. Whether a company is undergoing a complicated business restructuring, grappling with the adoption of FASB Interpretation No. 48, or interested in advice on day-to-day developments, their SALT practice is well suited to address state and local tax needs. The Sales and Use Tax practice assists companies in identifying and assessing theeir strengths and weaknesses of their sales and use tax function, including accrual and compliance processes, managing sales and use tax audits, and evaluating sales and use tax exclusions and exemptions to determine the full extent of their application.

Experience: 

Knowledge Preferred:

Considerable knowledge of a variety of state and local tax issues, including tax planning, restructuring, due diligence, audit defense, reverse audits and audit management for companies with a presence in multiple taxing jurisdictions.

Considerable knowledge of FAS 5.

Skills Preferred:

Considerable technical skills in a wide range of sales and use tax matters, including FAS 5, reverse audits, tax planning, consulting, compliance, automation, mergers and acquisitions, controversy and audit defense.

Demonstrated experience identifying and addressing client needs: actively participating in client discussions and meetings; communicating a broad range of Firm services; managing engagements including preparing concise, accurate documents and balancing project economics management with the occurrence of unanticipated issues.

Demonstrated experience as a team leader: creating a positive environment by monitoring workloads of the team while meeting client expectations and respecting the work-life quality of team members; providing candid, meaningful feedback in a timely manner; and keeping leadership informed of progress and issues.

Minimum Years of Experience Necessary: 3

Education & Certification: 

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting or business related field [provided all of the minimum requirements are met for CPA licensure per respective state regulations] required.

Certified Public Accountant [or commitment to pass CPA exam before being promoted to Manager and thereafter obtain CPA licensure], Enrolled Agent or Member of the Bar required.

Accounts Payable Manager, Accounts Payable Specialist, Certified Accounts Payable Professional or Certified Member of Institute for Professionals in Taxation. 

Travel:

0-20%


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