Lead end-to-end client engagements and provide financial advisory services, including controllership operations, procure-to-pay (PTP), order-to-cash (OTC), record-to-report (RTR) processes, audit readiness and preparation, finance function integration or carveout standup, transaction due diligence and technical accounting matters
Provide strategic and technical compliance guidance with ASC 606, ASC 842 and other complex accounting standards
Develop and maintain strong client relationships by delivering high-quality, tailored solutions and providing proactive strategic advice
Provide recommendations to clients on ways to leverage Enterprise Resource Platform (ERP) and close process and consolidation tools to more effectively and rapidly track business performance and improve controls
Develop and deploy scalable processes, methodologies and analytical solutions which result in step-function improvements to middle market OCFO functions
Leverage financial expertise and project management skills, including a deep understanding of GAAP accounting principles and S-X regulatory compliance to support clients in navigating diverse financial accounting and reporting considerations related to transactions
Support multiple concurrent engagements to provide technical accounting and financial or business advisory guidance to clients (sponsors, lenders and management teams)
Advise clients through complex transactional and operational situations, including mergers, acquisitions and carveouts, operating model transformations, selling / buying the business, technology implementations, etc.
Begin to originate revenue through cultivation of network and leadership in the Portage Point coverage model
Provide coaching and mentorship to junior team members
Lead internal trainings and best practice sharing
Lead business development and client relationship efforts
Support talent acquisition and firm-building initiatives
Contribute to a high-performing, inclusive and values-driven culture
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (CPA, CFA, CA) preferred
Located in or willing to relocate to Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston Los Angeles, Nashville, New York, Palm Beach or Philadelphia
Invested in a team-based culture, motivated to collaborate in office four days per week and willing to work at client sites as needed
10 plus years of progressive experience in financial consulting, advisory services or audit
Experience in the role of controllership, finance and accounting advisory services
Complete proficiency in financial modeling and financial statements analysis as well as accounting treatments
Proficiency in financial technologies and tools (e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, Blackline, Floqast, etc.)
Bias towards and track record of leveraging technology and automation solutions (Power BI / Tableau, Power Automate, UI Path, Automation Anywhere) to drive business process efficiency
Strong technical accounting expertise, including experience with ASC 606 and ASC 842
Strong executive presence and communication skills
Proven ability to thrive in lean, fast-moving teams
High attention to detail, responsiveness and ownership mindset
Track record of success in high-pressure, client-facing environments
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