Senior Financial Analyst – Technical Accounting
Overview: Our client, a global leader in the service industry, is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join their corporate accounting team. This high-visibility role provides technical accounting guidance on complex transactions, supports M&A activities, and partners directly with senior leadership to influence key business decisions. The ideal candidate is a CPA (or soon-to be CPA)  with strong public accounting experience (Big 4 preferred) and a passion for process improvement and automation. This role offers exposure to senior leadership, direct involvement in M&A transactions, and the opportunity to develop expertise in technical accounting and financial reporting in a dynamic, global environment. Also, this role offers strong potential for upward growth!
Location: Charlotte, NC (Airport area) – Hybrid
Hybrid Schedule: Remote M,T,F and Onsite W & Th then fully in-office during close
Compensation: $100,000 – $110,000 + benefits (see below)
Company Benefits & Perks:

• Free meals, snacks, and drinks at onsite Food court and Starbucks café!
• 33.5 PTO Days: 4 weeks of Vacation/Sick Days + 12 Paid Holidays + 3 Paid Half Days.
• Gym & Medical Clinic onsite.
• Dental, Vision, & Health Insurance.
• 401K: 50% potential company match on the $1 up to 6%
• Pet Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability.
• Discount Program, Wellness Rewards, Health Coaching, EAP.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the accounting subject matter expert for ad hoc transactions, performing technical research to ensure proper accounting and reporting under IFRS/US GAAP.
• Draft position papers on complex accounting and reporting matters.
• Partner in the M&A process, including review of transaction structures, agreements, purchase price allocations, and valuation of acquired/divested entities.
• Complete purchase accounting, including recording of acquired assets, assumed liabilities, and fair value calculations of intangibles (DCF models).
• Support annual impairment reviews of intangible assets.
• Collaborate with external auditors on technical accounting issues.
• Participate in training design and delivery for finance and related teams.
• Manage month-end close processes for acquisition-related accounts, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting for assigned accounts.
• Drive process improvement initiatives, including automation (Power Platform/RPA).
• Perform special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA preferred (exceptional candidates without a CPA may be considered).
• 2+ years of progressive accounting/audit experience from Big 4 public or large regional firms with a minimum of 3 busy seasons and at least 1 year at the senior level.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP.