Accounting Advisory Market Leader - Elliot Davis : Job Details

WHO WE ARE

Elliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices - located in the fastest growing cities in the US - are built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and collective growth. We work daily to provide exceptional service to our people, customers, and our communities.

Position Overview:

The Market Leader will influence the direction of the AAS practice and its team members by playing a vital role in growth efforts, serving our customers, coaching team members, and collaborating with Firm leadership. We are looking for an innovative builder who is passionate about expanding the reach of the practice, investing in team members, and the success of our customers. This leader will serve as a high-level finance expert, advising in areas of budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and strategic planning for AAS customers across a variety of industries, geographies, and in various stages of life cycles. As a leader in our AAS practice, this individual will be expected to embrace and promote the firm's mission, vision, and values across all activities.

Responsibilities:

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT:

* Drive growth opportunities by leveraging existing networks and constantly seeking the development of new business relationships

* Create a business development strategy and work with leadership on best practices around executing that strategy

* Demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit centered on achieving customer expansion goals while maintaining a superior level of service to our customers

* Collaborate with firm leadership to identify ways to expand our service offerings to current customers

CLIENT SERVICE:

* Approach client service with a CFO mindset, identifying areas for improvement, developing a strategy around implementation, and working with AAS colleagues to execute that strategy.

* Focus efforts on the areas of financial planning and analysis, helping customers with the measurement of current performance and making recommendations for future financial strategy.

* Work with AAS team members to analyze economic conditions and evaluate how they impact customer business operations, providing customers with proactive and anticipatory strategic planning.

* Manage a diverse portfolio of customers, providing oversight to project managers regarding quality, timeliness, and customer experience.

* Provide oversight, mentoring, risk management, and quality control for the team.

* Collaborate with customers in a trusted advisory relationship for their business decisions' success.

Requirements:

* A Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

* A seasoned professional with a blend of 10+ years of experience in public accounting, corporate finance, or consulting roles.

* Demonstrated success or a strong desire to drive new business and expand existing networks.

* A natural inclination toward relationship building.

* A strong understanding of financial statements

* Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

* Excellent written and oral communication skills, particularly in setting expectations.

* Experience in and passion for mentorship and team collaboration

* Strong time-management skills

* MBA, CPA, or CFA certification

Preferred Qualifications:

* Current or prior CAS experience

* Familiarity with multiple commercial accounting software packages including Sage Intacct, XERO, QuickBooks Online, etc.

* Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, lookup, and macros.

* A proven track record of handling a high volume of deadlines and deliverables.

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WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US

We believe that when our employees are able to thrive in all facets of life, their work and impact are that much greater.

That's right - all aspects of life, not just your life as an employee, because we understand that there's life beyond your job. Here are some of the ways our work works for your life, your growth, and your well-being:

* generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's

* flexible work schedules

* 16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 weeks of paid and caregiver leave (once eligible)

* first-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling

* one-on-one professional coaching

* Leadership and career development programs

* access to Beyond: a one-of-a kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally

NOTICE TO 3RD PARTY RECRUITERS

Notice to Recruiters and Agencies regarding unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions without prior express written approval. Resumes submitted or candidates referred to any employee of Elliott Davis by any external recruiter or recruitment agency by any means (including but not limited to via Internet, e-mail, fax, U.S. mail, and/or verbal communications) without a properly executed written contract for a specified position by an authorized member of the Talent Acquisition team become the property of Elliott Davis. Elliott Davis will not be responsible for, or owe any fees associated with, referrals of those candidates and/or for submission of any information, including resumes, associated with individuals.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

The physical and cognitive/mental requirements and the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

* Regularly required to remain in a stationary position; use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; and to talk or hear, both in person and by telephone

* Required to have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Cognitive/Mental Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

* Use written and oral communication skills.

* Read and interpret data, information, and documents.

* Observe and interpret situations.

* Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions; and

* Interact with internal and external customers and others in the course of work.