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Aprio

Accounting, tax, audit, and advisory services

Consulting Manager - Technical Accounting Advisory

Financial AccountingUpdated on Nov 13
Full-timeChicago, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Accounting and an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license are required.
  • At least 5 years of public accounting and/or industry experience performing audit, technical accounting, controllership, or consulting work for SEC registrants or private equity-backed companies is required.
  • Demonstrated experience applying and documenting complex U.S. GAAP, with direct involvement in SEC reporting (10-Q/10-K) or IPO readiness, is required.
  • Experience owning a project end to end—including planning, staffing, execution, review, and client delivery—is required.
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent engagements effectively, independently and within a team, is required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including tailoring messaging for staff, client finance teams, and C-suite audiences, are required.
  • Strong analytical and diagnostic skills and a high standard for detail and accuracy are required.
  • Willingness to travel for client site visits and firm meetings as needed is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical accounting engagements involving revenue recognition (ASC 606), business combinations (ASC 805), leases (ASC 842), stock compensation (ASC 718), derivatives and hedging (ASC 815), and liability-versus-equity classification (ASC 480).
  • Research complex U.S. GAAP questions, and IFRS where relevant, and draft accounting position memoranda designed to withstand auditor and regulatory scrutiny.
  • Prepare and review Form 10-Q and 10-K financial statements, footnotes, reconciliations, month-end close entries, and audit schedules, including review of XBRL tagging.
  • Support IPO, SPAC/de-SPAC, and S-1 and S-4 readiness, including carve-out and predecessor/successor financial statements.
  • Advise on purchase accounting, opening balance sheet preparation, and cash-to-accrual conversions.
  • Support audit readiness and remediation, including internal control documentation and SOX/ICFR preparation.
  • Own engagement scoping, budgeting, staffing, realization, and billing across a portfolio of concurrent clients.
  • Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for client controllers, CAOs, and CFOs, and manage working relationships with their external auditors.
  • Support improvements to clients' financial statement close processes and contribute to month-end and quarterly close as needed.
  • Review and contribute to practice methodology, templates, and internal training.
  • Identify additional service opportunities within existing client relationships and support proposals and pursuits alongside Directors and Partners.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in a Big Four or national firm's technical accounting, capital markets, or accounting advisory group is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of SEC reporting platforms such as InScope, RDG, Workiva, DFIN, or Toppan Merrill is preferred.
  • Hands-on experience with NetSuite, Sage Intacct, SAP, Workday Financials, or QuickBooks is preferred.
  • Experience implementing close-management or performance-management tools is preferred.
  • Experience with carve-out, restatement, or control remediation engagements is preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort using data and AI tools such as Alteryx, Power BI, Claude, or Copilot to accelerate research, documentation, and analysis are preferred.

About the Company

Aprio

Accounting, tax, audit, and advisory services

Aprio is a business advisory and accounting firm that helps companies manage their finances and grow. It offers services such as tax, audit, and consulting to a wide range of clients—from startups to established businesses. Aprio works by having experienced professionals closely collaborate with each client to provide tailored solutions, including tax planning, audits, and strategic advice, delivered through fees for the services provided. The company differentiates itself through its collaborative culture, focus on client success, and strong emphasis on talent development, aiming to deliver practical and customized guidance rather than generic answers. Overall, Aprio’s goal is to help clients navigate complex financial issues, improve efficiency, and achieve their business goals by providing clear, practical advisory and accounting support.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$8.3M
Headquarters
Sandy Springs, GA
Founded
1952

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