Position Summary:

 

The Company  provides high-caliber, experienced accounting and finance professionals to assist

clients with critical financial work. Typical types of services include Corporate Accounting and Finance Support, Transaction

Support, Tax, Internal Controls and Special Projects as directed by our clients.

Company hires Accounting and Finance professionals at various levels based on number of years of experience and

types of skills and qualifications.

Specific Technical Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review internal and external financial statements, including footnotes and other disclosures for compliance with

U.S. GAAP requirements

• Develop and implement process improvement initiatives relating to corporate accounting and financial reporting work streams

• Assist with the compilation and review of quarterly and annual SEC filings

• Perform financial analysis, including fluctuation, trend, and variance analysis and management commentary

• Research current GAAP, FASB and IASB pronouncements

• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls for Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance through

documentation and testing procedures

• Coordinate special projects of strategic and tactical significance

 

Requirements:

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Undergraduate degree in Finance with a concentration in Accounting (CPA and/or

MBA, combined with solid accounting experience will be considered in lieu of Undergraduate degree in Accounting)

• CPA, or progress toward certification, preferred

• 3-12 years of diverse accounting experience; at least 2 busy seasons in external audit with a Big 4 or national CPA firm plus

corporate accounting and/or finance experience at a large ($1B+ revenues) public corporation.

• Strong general accounting knowledge – General Ledger, Financial/SEC Reporting, Consolidations, Financial Analysis,

Controllership, etc.

• Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills including proficiency in U.S. GAAP and FASB rules and standards

• Training and/or experience with IFRS a plus

• ERP/Financial Performance Management Software user experience preferred. Desirable systems include: SAP (including

Business Warehouse), Oracle, Hyperion, Essbase, Peoplesoft, or JD Edwards

• Strong computer desktop skills required. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (i.e., macros, pivot tables, etc.) desirable

Professional Attributes

• High energy and enthusiasm, with a strong commitment to exceeding client expectations

• Flexibility and openness to work on a variety of assignments, industries, and roles.

• Ability to learn quickly, make an immediate impact, and provide value-added service to our clients

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, displaying the ability to connect and build relationships with clients, firm

leadership, and peers

• Confidence in professional aptitude and ability to effectively convey skills, knowledge, and qualifications to clients

• Team player with a strong desire to be an active, long-term participant in the growth of the local office and Firm overall

• Flexibility to consider travel assignments on occasion

• Entrepreneurial spirit and belief in the opportunities that Siegfried offers

• Interest and passion to get involved in other professional experiences such as Business Development and Recruiting