
Vice President, Accounting Advisory
Portage Point Partners
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago • California • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $225,000 - $300,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Lead and support end-to-end client engagements across core controllership and finance operations, including procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, record-to-report and manage or contribute to engagement teams advising clients through situational needs such as first-time audit readiness, transactional accounting (acquisitions, divestitures, IPO and debt transactions) and complex technical accounting
- Conduct and oversee detailed financial analysis and assist in deliverable preparation that informs client strategy and decision-making
- Execute buyside and sell side diligence, including historical and projected financial and operating trends analysis, quality of earnings analysis, working capital analysis and net debt consideration analysis
- Draft clear and compelling reports outlining key takeaways
- Provide technical and strategic accounting guidance (ASC 606, ASC 805, ASC 842, GAAP, IFRS and SEC standards) and translate into broader business and stakeholder implications for clients
- Advise clients on process design, technology-enabled solution implementation and scalable finance processes to improve reporting
- Develop data models, reports and dashboards leveraging tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx or Excel to provide clear, data-driven insights
- Collaborate with senior team members to evaluate client performance, diagnose issues across the finance operating model, identify improvement opportunities and prepare / prioritize actionable recommendations
- Lead client meetings, helping translate findings into actionable insights, manage stakeholder expectations and supporting the execution of solutions
- Lead the development, standardization and continuous improvements of methodologies, templates and best practices that enhance the OCFO and TAS practices
- Collaborate closely with PI, VAL, TRS and IB colleagues
- Provide coaching and mentorship to junior team members
- Lead internal trainings and best practice sharing
- Support 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 (CFA, CA) preferred
- Active CPA license required
- Located in or willing to relocate to Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York or Philadelphia
- Invested in a team-based culture, motivated to collaborate in office four days per week and willing to travel to client sites as needed
- Six plus years of progressive experience in financial consulting, advisory services or audit, with meaningful experience in transaction-driven, capital markets or private equity-backed environments
- Deep understanding of GAAP accounting principles and financial reporting (ASC 606, ASC 805 and ASC 842) with experience advising complex technical matters and stakeholder impact
- Proficient in financial modeling, analysis and accounting treatment evaluation with strong ability to connect technical conclusions to operational outcomes
- Hands on experience with finance technologies such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, Blackline or FloQast
- Familiarity with analytics and automation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Power Automate, UI Path, Automation Anywhere) and interest in leveraging emerging technologies, including AI-enabled solutions, to transform finance functions
- Proven ability to lead complex engagements, manage multiple priorities and deliver executive-ready results
- Superior written and verbal communication skills, including executive-ready presentation and reporting 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 environment
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and equity participation
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial analysistransactional accountingfinancial modelingaccounting treatment evaluationGAAPASC 606ASC 805ASC 842audit readinessquality of earnings analysis
Soft Skills
leadershipcollaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingmentorshipclient relationship managementattention to detailownership mindsetadaptabilityteamwork
Certifications
CPACFACA