Accounting Advisory Director

Katz, Sapper & Miller • Full-time • Remote - Indiana, United States of America • 1w ago

Job Description:

We’re KSM, one of the top 50 largest independent advisory, tax, and audit firms in the United States. But more than our size, it’s our people and culture that set us apart. We believe great things happen when people are supported, challenged, and given the freedom to do their very best work. That’s why we’ve built a workplace where your career and personal life can thrive together – where you have the flexibility to manage your time, the resources to grow, and a team that genuinely cares about your success.

We’ve been employee-owned since 2001, giving every team member a stake in our collective success. This ownership mentality fosters a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and excellence – where new ideas are welcomed, different perspectives are valued, and you’re encouraged to explore what excites you most. Whether you’re expanding your skills, tackling new challenges, or making an impact beyond the office, we provide the resources and support to help you grow in the direction that’s right for you.

At KSM, your contributions matter – not just to the firm, but to your colleagues, clients, and the communities we serve across the U.S. If you’re looking for a place where you can do meaningful work, build lasting relationships, and grow in ways that align with what’s most important to you, we’d love to meet you.

Position Summary: 

KSM has aDirectoropportunity to join the Accounting Advisory group, a growing part of the firm’s Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) team. This role provides a dynamic & flexible environment with opportunities in working with private equity and corporate clients on various accounting advisory engagements, with an emphasis on post-closing projectsand broader accounting-related consulting opportunities.

At KSM, you will have the opportunity to work in an energetic atmosphere, activelyparticipatingin assessing and implementing key accounting principles relevant to business combinations, consolidations, and purchase price adjustments. In addition to leading complex engagements, this role will help support the continued development of the Accounting Advisory practice through team leadership, collaboration across TAS and the broader firm, and participation in client and market-facing activities. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the evolution of service offerings, strengthen delivery processes, and help expand the group’s impact within the market.

Responsibilities:  

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

Assistin 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 toidentifyopportunities 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; providetimelyfeedback, strengthen team leverage, and support a consistent review process across engagements

Assistthe advisory team in obtaining and preparing data for purchase accounting andpurchaseprice 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, seekingassistanceas 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 supportassistance, 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/Qualifications: 

Minimum of 8–10+ years of experience in audit or other financial reporting roles

Strong technical accounting background withdemonstratedexperience in resolving technical accounting matters independently

Significant background inpurchase accounting and purchase price adjustment engagements, includingprojects with minimal oversight

Demonstratesa high levelof 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 conveymessaging & objectivesto all levels of management, clients, colleagues, etc.

Minimal travelasneeded to various client sites (less than 5%)

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, veteran status, or any other protected category.

KSM only accepts resumes directly submitted by a candidate and referrals submitted by current KSM employees. Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles sent by staffing agencies and fee-based referral services will not be considered outside of a signed KSM vendor contract. KSM will not pay a fee to recruiters or agencies that do not have a signed KSM vendor contract.

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