Accounting Advisory Director

KSM (Katz, Sapper & Miller)

. Lead complex accounting advisory engagements for private equity and corporate clients, with a primary emphasis on purchase accounting (ASC 805), opening balance sheet matters, and purchase price adjustment support .

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex accounting advisory engagements for private equity and corporate clients, with a primary emphasis on purchase accounting (ASC 805), opening balance sheet matters, and purchase price adjustment support
Assist in the continued development of the TAS Accounting Advisory service line through high-quality client delivery, internal collaboration, and participation in practice development initiatives
Support the growth and retention of existing client relationships while contributing to new business opportunities through internal cross-selling, marketplace visibility, and external business development efforts
Evaluate the feasibility of new service offerings and adjacent accounting advisory opportunities, helping assess market demand, team capabilities, delivery considerations, and overall strategic fit for the group
Collaborate with TAS leadership and other firm leaders to identify opportunities where Accounting Advisory can support broader client needs and complementary service offerings
Mentor, coach, and develop members of the Accounting Advisory team as the group continues to scale; provide timely feedback, strengthen team leverage, and support a consistent review process across engagements
Assist the advisory team in obtaining and preparing data for purchase accounting and purchase price adjustments, including detailed review of purchase agreements, discussions with attorneys, and an understanding of transaction mechanics across a variety of industries
Apply contractual purchase agreement elements to opening balance sheets and price adjustment mechanisms
Lead meetings with target company management and interact with executive-level stakeholders to obtain pertinent information, communicate key issues, and drive engagements forward
Own the projects assigned and move them toward and through completion, seeking assistance as needed; this includes detailed review of Senior Associate and Manager work product
Support clients in navigating post-closing disputes and other transaction-related accounting matters
Work on a variety of projects that vary in size and complexity, including but not limited to accounting investigations, internal control consulting, audit support assistance , technical accounting memo writing, and other accounting and finance-related advisory matters
Help enhance engagement execution by improving consistency, supporting efficient staffing and review practices, and contributing to a scalable team environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 8–10+ years of experience in audit or other financial reporting roles
Strong technical accounting background with demonstrated experience in resolving technical accounting matters independently
Significant background in purchase accounting and purchase price adjustment engagements, including projects with minimal oversight
Demonstrates a high level of efficiency in Excel
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, OR: CPA, CFA, or CFE certification
Strong current knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, especially ASC 805 and ASC 810
Demonstrated ability to manage, coach, and develop teams, including reviewing work product, delegating effectively, and building confidence in less experienced team members
Experience contributing to practice growth through business development, internal cross-selling, client relationship expansion, or development of new service opportunities
Ability to balance technical excellence with leadership responsibilities and a client-service mindset in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Familiarity with the M&A process and market
Strong project management skills; highly analytical, organized, and inquisitive
Desire to work in a deadline-driven environment (independently and/or with others) while effectively managing unexpected issues and/or questions in a professional manner
Ability to adapt communication style to successfully convey messaging & objectives to all levels of management, clients, colleagues, etc.

Benefits

Comp & perks

flexibility to manage your time
resources to grow
team that genuinely cares about your success

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Hard Skills & Tools

purchase accountingASC 805ASC 810technical accountingExcelfinancial reportingaudit supportinternal control consultingaccounting investigationstechnical accounting memo writing

Soft Skills

team managementcoachingbusiness developmentclient relationship managementproject managementanalytical skillsorganizational skillscommunication skillsleadershipadaptability

Certifications

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