Sr. Accountant

We are seeking a high-caliber Senior Accountant to join a fast-paced, acquisition-focused environment supporting private equity-backed portfolio companies and public company compliance.This is an excellent opportunity for someone coming out of Big 4 audit (or strong mid-tier public accounting) who wants to move beyond traditional audit into corporate finance, financial due diligence, operational accounting, and M&A exposure.This role offers direct visibility into acquisition activity, private equity diligence, financial reporting, and portfolio company operations—ideal for someone looking to grow into a broader finance leadership path.What You’ll DoReview historical and projected financial statements for acquisition targetsPerform trend and variance analysis across income statement, balance sheet, and cash flowAnalyze revenue drivers, EBITDA trends, working capital requirements, and capital expendituresAssess accounting policies, quality of earnings, and identify non-recurring adjustmentsSupport EBITDA normalization, synergy validation, and valuation assumptionsParticipate in management meetings and summarize findings for senior leadershipTransaction SupportAssist in preparing financial due diligence reports and investment committee materialsCoordinate data room requests and work closely with legal, tax, and accounting advisorsIdentify financial, operational, and accounting risks impacting valuation or deal structureConduct sensitivity analysis and scenario testing for downside exposurePrepare journal entries, accruals, and month-end close adjustmentsReconcile key balance sheet accounts including cash, AR, AP, and intercompany balancesSupport monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reportingPrepare internal management reporting and variance analysisAssist with cash flow tracking and short-term forecastingAudit, Compliance & SystemsMaintain general ledger integrity and supporting documentationSupport audit readiness and respond to external auditor requestsEnsure compliance with US GAAP and internal controlsAssist with ERP/accounting system improvements and process optimizationWhat We’re Looking For3–4+ years of experience in Big 4 audit strongly preferredStrong mid-tier public accounting candidates also considered (Grant Thornton, BDO, MNP, etc.)CPA completed or actively pursuing completion strongly preferredStrong financial statement analysis and accounting foundationExposure to corporate finance, diligence, or transaction advisory is highly attractiveProfessional communication style and strong executive presenceSelf-starter with strong accountability, ownership, and driveHighly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-throughWhy This RoleThis is not a standard Senior Accountant role.It is designed for someone who wants to move from pure audit into private equity exposure, acquisition diligence, portfolio finance, and strategic financial operations.You’ll gain visibility into how deals get done—and how businesses scale after acquisition
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