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Controller

Washington, DC · Hybrid

$165K - $205K/yr

The ideal candidate must be a certified public accountant (CPA) with a strong ability to interpret financial data, manage complex systems, and lead a diverse team in a fast-paced operating ...

KPMG

Manager, Structured Finance

Mclean, VA · On-site

S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), international financial reporting standards ... J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa) KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries ...

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Capital One Group

Principal Risk Specialist

Mclean, VA · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

... (CPA) * At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (e.g. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT ...

Capital One

Principal Risk Specialist

Mclean, VA

$99K/yr

... ) At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (e.g. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, ...

KPMG

Manager, Structured Finance

Mclean, VA · On-site

S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), international financial reporting standards ... J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa) KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries ...

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KPMG

Senior Associate, Structured Finance

Mclean, VA · On-site

United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP), International Financial Reporting ... J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa) KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries ...

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Director, Accounting Advisory Services (Insurance)

Washington, DC

KPMG
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Manage large scale accounting advisory engagements and provide accounting support to clients, including implementation assistance with new accounting requirements and financial restatements

  • Assist with SEC regulatory filings for spin-offs, carve-outs, IPOs, debt offerings, and other acquisition filings for domestic and cross-border transactions

  • Deliver conversion services to U.S. and foreign registered companies needing a change in their financial reporting to U.S. GAAP or IFRS

Job description

The KPMG Advisory practice is at the forefront of transformation, offering excellent opportunities for individuals to advance their careers and expertise with KPMG. Looking ahead, we anticipate continued evolution and success within the practice, fostering both personal and professional development, thereby creating new pathways for growth. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility, and leading market tools, we help our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.

KPMG is currently seeking a Director in Accounting Advisory Services for our Deal Advisory practice.

Responsibilities :

  • Manage large scale accounting advisory engagements and provide accounting support to clients, including implementation assistance with new accounting requirements and financial restatements
  • Assist with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulatory filings for spin-offs, carve-outs, initial public offerings (IPO), debt offerings and other acquisition filings for both domestic and cross-border transactions
  • Deliver conversion services to U.S. and foreign registered companies that need a change in their financial reporting to U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
  • Provide transaction oriented accounting and reporting assistance for mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, complex capital raising and financing structures, financial instruments, revenue recognition and provide fresh-start accounting support to clients upon emergence from bankruptcy
  • Work with valuation advisors to assess the impact and reporting of valuation events such as acquisitions, management buyouts and fresh-start accounting
  • Identify and build long-term business relationships with new target clients and key executives

Qualifications :

  • Minimum eight years of recent experience with a public accounting firm, advisory services firm or a large multinational organization conducting financial audit or corporate accounting
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in an appropriate field; licensed CPA or CPA equivalent required
  • Strong current knowledge in one of the following: U.S. GAAP, IFRS, SEC financial reporting issues, bankruptcies, business combinations or financial restatements
  • Demonstrated ability to connect with senior executives of leading organizations to generate new business relationships and projects
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams of over twenty employees comprised of diverse backgrounds and skill sets
  • Willingness and ability to travel
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“KPMG”) complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work.

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KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them. 

Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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