Accounting Practice Leader

Company: Lever1 - Internal
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

Position Description: Are you a dynamic team player looking to join an award-winning company? Lever1 is a small business helping other businesses do what they do best. We are looking for individuals who love to learn new skills and jump at the opportunity to climb the ladder of our fast paced, top 10 Kansas City Chamber's company, as we grow and bring on new business.

Responsibilities:
Oversee, supervise and manage multiple accounting services for our clients.
Research, understand and apply complex accounting concepts, and understand processes and internal controls.
Draft and assist in the delivery of proposals for engagements by knowing the range of firm services.
Participate in special projects for our clients that provide further growth and learning experiences.
Have in-charge responsibilities for small to mid-size private company family run businesses.
Develop and maintain client relationships, thus driving clients satisfaction.
Create and deliver presentations on technical concepts, project work plans, delivery approach, milestones, and results to client stakeholders.
Establish credibility as a trusted adviser.
Educate internal and external audiences on Accounting Advisory Services best practices.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Qualifications - Requirements:

Demonstrated management experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
Active CPA license.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
High energy, enthusiasm and an entrepreneurial spirit.
Professionalism and discretion in interacting with firm leadership and client executives.
Proven track record of managing projects and delivering excellent client service while building relationships with colleagues and clients.
Operational Accounting (e.g., streamlining monthly close process, preparing/facilitating the external audit process, improving FP&A functions).
Implementing new accounting standards (e.g., ASC 606 revenue recognition, ASC 842 leases);
2 years of financial statement audit experience is strongly preferred.
5+ years of professional services experience (public accounting and/or financial advisory) and/or financial reporting experience with a public company.
Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or other related technical discipline.
Entrepreneurial spirit and interest in making an impact on a growing business unit.
Detail-oriented with the ability to think and present at the macro level.
Job Advertisement: Are you a dynamic team player looking to join an award-winning company? Lever1 is a small business helping other businesses do what they do best. We are looking for individuals who love to learn new skills and jump at the opportunity to climb the ladder of our fast paced, top 10 Kansas City Chamber's company, as we grow and bring on new business.

Responsibilities:
Oversee, supervise and manage multiple accounting services for our clients.
Research, understand and apply complex accounting concepts, and understand processes and internal controls.
Draft and assist in the delivery of proposals for engagements by knowing the range of firm services.
Participate in special projects for our clients that provide further growth and learning experiences.
Have in-charge responsibilities for small to mid-size private company family run businesses.
Develop and maintain client relationships, thus driving clients satisfaction.
Create and deliver presentations on technical concepts, project work plans, delivery approach, milestones, and results to client stakeholders.
Establish credibility as a trusted adviser.
Educate internal and external audiences on Accounting Advisory Services best practices.

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