Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) Senior Manager
Company: GHJ
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: April 23, 2024
Job Description:
WHY we get up in the morningAt GHJ we help our people and
clients pursue their passions, build thriving businesses, and
create a better future.WHAT we believeWe believe that collaboration
is the foundation for success. We work as a business advocate for
our clients - providing personalized service and building long-term
relationships to help position our clients for the future.HOW we
succeedWe are deeply committed to our core values of Bright Minds,
Brave Hearts and Bold Actions and incorporate them into every
aspect of our business. By living these values, we are able to meet
our strategic objectives of Remaining Fiercely Independent
(financial success), Meeting client demands/needs (client success),
Reinforcing and expanding cultural distinction (people
success).What you'll be doingGHJ's Client Accounting and Advisory
Services (CAAS) team provides a challenging, rewarding, and
entrepreneurial opportunity for individuals to improve their skill
set and career trajectory while working with companies across
numerous industries with consulting services so they can increase
revenue, improve operations, and reach their goals. The CAAS
practice is part of GHJ's larger Advisory practice, offering a
broad exposure to forward thinking services, exciting clients, and
a rewarding professional environment.Your LocationThis position
ishybrid andeligible forprimarilyremote work but is subject to the
manager's discretion depending on the needs of the roleto travel to
the office or client sites. This role will require you to come
onsite for anin-person New Hire Orientation, attend our Firmwide
meetingtwicea yearand a department retreat once a yearat the GHJ
Los Angeles officeYou will be responsible for---
- Providing client accounting and advisory services for clients
in various industries ranging in size from $5M to $100M. Projects
might include but not be limited to financial accounting, cost
accounting, financial projections, establishing or evaluating
internal controls, and evaluating accounting processes.
- Understanding client objectives and maximizing the value of the
service we provide with respect to attaining those objectives.
- Collaboration with staff, seniors, and managers within CAAS to
meet client deliverables on projects
- Assist in coaching, developing and training staff and
seniors
- Manage client projects, workloads, and deliverables across
numerous engagements, communicating priority items and status
internally and externally
- Providing supervision and on-the-job training to staff assigned
to engagement, or client's internal staff
- Preparing other reports and projects as requested from time to
time by PPMD's
- Preparing or reviewing financial statements, notes, schedules,
and memos for discussion between partner and the client, or for
discussion between yourself and the client.
- Comfortably communicating with and serve as liaison in client
engagements with client's banker, Board, insurance agent, or other
key business partners
- Communicating engagement's progress, problems, resolutions,
financial information, and other business concerns to the
client
- Building relationships with, and speaking to, client personnel
to obtain an understanding of their business operations, processes,
and functions.
- Primarily remote working, with flexibility on hours and
schedules
- Occasional travel to client sites, industry events, and to in
person meetings at GHJ LA Office
- Such other duties as may be assignedWhat we need from you---
- Strong analytical and communication (written and oral) skills
required
- Ability to effectively manage client engagement, and to bring a
strong point of view to the work
- Creative problem solver with a high level of strategic,
analytical, and conceptual skills with a passion for helping
clients
- Person of sound judgment, that can manage risks effectively and
efficiently.
- Deep understanding of cash, accrual, and full GAAP basis of
accounting
- Experience in budgeting and forecastingWhat skills & experience
you'll bring to us
- Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or similar related
field with a desire to build practical experience in an advisory
arena
- CPA certification or pursuit of CPA or equivalent preferred,
but not required
- 7+ years of accounting/assurance/client accounting experience,
with a professional services firm
- Experience managing and developing a team
- Understanding of the client service industry, typical
go-to-market strategies, cost structures, and key business
partners
- High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, including experience
working with and reconciling trial balances, and experience with
pivot tables, lookup formulas, index/match formulas, etc. and
writing up details of company's operations, performance drivers and
trends
- Experience with working on multiple engagements, and ability to
prioritize and/or adjust priorities to accommodate and adopt to
changes, as necessary
- Plans and presents well-organized work product
- Excellent project execution skills and client deliverable
experienceSeven decades, overriding focus: our people and our
clients.GHJ was founded in 1953, making us one of the oldest
independent firms in the Los Angeles area. Ranked as a top 20
largest accounting firm on the Los Angeles Business Journal's Book
of Lists, the firm has 22 partners and over 250 staff members that
serve over 3,000 clients. Our firm is a member of the American
Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the AICPA
Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC), Public Company Accounting
Oversite Board (PCAOB), the California Society of CPAs and the
California Association of Nonprofits (CAN). Collaboration and
maintaining strong relationships are the cornerstones of our
success.We are also an independent member of HLB International, a
worldwide organization of over 250 member professional accounting
firms and business advisors. This affiliation gives us access to
the subject matter experts of other member firms and provides
consulting and professional services in over 158 countries through
its nearly 800 offices worldwide.GHJ complies with all local/state
regulations in regards to displaying salary ranges. The disclosed
range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic
differential associated with the location at which the position may
be filled. Any offered salary is determined based on internal
equity, internal salary ranges, market data, ranges, applicant's
skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and
certifications (e.g. JD, technology), for example. At GHJ, it is
not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the
range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on
the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of
the current range is $155,000 - $229,000.Equal Employment
OpportunityGHJ is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with
applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or
employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not
limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy,
lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual
orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin or
ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability,
genetic information (including testing and characteristics),
veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other status
protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal
opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our
operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee,
including Department Heads and co-workers.
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