About This Opportunity
We are pleased to announce an opening with a well-respected public accounting firm in Denver. This company has the "just right" equation: The resources of a major firm, but the small, home-office feel of a Denver boutique. While the Denver office has 40 people, the tax practice (which you will be a part of) has less than 15. They are all awesome people and treat each other with respect. The tax team knows how to work hard and well together yet still has a commitment to its people, their families, and a dedication to work-life balance. This is an awesome group - read below to find out more!

Position Summary:
The Tax Supervising Senior is responsible for the efficient, accurate, complete, and timely preparation of all clients' tax returns. Advanced technical skills in a variety of tax and accounting areas, along with well-developed and applied management and Supervising Senior skills are required. The Tax Supervising Senior makes decisions on all but the most unusual tax situations.

Essential Functions:
-Performs technical tax review and approval of all tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity.
-Assumes responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to the various tax preparers as deemed necessary.
-Delegates tax research projects to achieve an accurate and efficient product.
-Participates actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts to assist the Auditing and Accounting Department with larger clients.
-Acts as a resource for tax preparers/specialists and A&A staff on specific tax issues and/or questions.
-Assumes tax preparation responsibility for the more complex business returns.
-Assumes client service responsibility for clients the tax -----Supervising Senior works directly with or clients where the responsibility is delegated from the partner or manager.
-Communicates to the appropriate firm personnel important tax and tax developments affecting the firm's clients.
-Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities.
-Maintains familiarity with qualifications of all tax staff members; reviews staff assignments for appropriateness.
-Supervises tax staff and provides on-the-job training.
-Works to develop responsible, trained staff by issuing performance evaluations, developing training aids, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs.
-Possesses a complete knowledge of the firm's philosophy and its opinions on tax matters.

Nonessential Functions:
-Prepares other reports and projects as requested from time to time by the partners or manager.
-Researches and evaluates tax preparation and tax research software for recommendation to partners.
-Participates in firm's practice development efforts through involvement with referral sources, community and industry activities.
-Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
-Demonstrated knowledge of current tax laws.
-Proficiency in use of computers and computer accounting and tax software programs including but not limited to: CCH Pro F/X Tax Sureprep, IChannel, Caseware, and Microsoft Office
-Well-rounded knowledge of accounting principles and personal income taxes.
Ability to organize work and projects, prioritize and meet deadlines, and to complete work in an efficient and accurate manner.
-Ability to reason and effectively multi-task.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
-Responsible for the development and training of senior, semi-seniors and staff accountants.
-Must be familiar with the qualifications of all Tax staff members for the development and instruction of their training needs.

Working Conditions:
-The following are the firm's traditional working conditions, travel and remote policies. Of course ALL of this has changed due to Covid. The Partner is willing to be flexible and allow you to work remotely. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE IN COLORADO for this position.
-Occasional same day travel for work at clients' offices, meetings, and seminars using personal vehicle.
-Occasional out-of-town travel with overnight stay for work at clients, meetings, seminars using a personal vehicle.
-Occasional overtime work required throughout the year. -Heavy overtime work required from January 1 to April 15, may be in excess of 55 hours per week.
-Minimal Hazards. General office working conditions.

Minimum Qualifications:
-At least five (5) years’ experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in tax return complexity, scope, and research.
-At least two (2) years’ experience representing clients before taxing authorities.
-Minimum of one (1) year experience supervising and directing work of tax preparers.
-Bachelor's degree in accounting required, Master's degree in taxation preferred.
-Minimum of forty hours of continuing education is required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skills.
-Must have a valid driver’s license.

Success Factors:
-Participates in career development program to improve managerial, communication, and interpersonal skills.
-Outstanding oral and written communication skills,
-Excellent interpersonal skills

Compensation:
-The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $115,000 - depending upon your experience.
-They offer a robust benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, direct deposit, flex spending account, gym membership, short-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), 401(k) match, generous PTO days, and the firm pays for education and training related to your job.

Environment:
This work environment is fantastic! beautiful new offices that are centrally located right on I25 between the DTC and downtown Denver. Work from home is allowed, respected in an integrated part off the culture.

Next Steps:
Interested in learning more? Please apply directly to this requirement and one of our team members will be in touch with you shortly. Thanks, and we look forward to working with you.

If this role is not for you because it's too junior, please contact us info@soundadvice.jobs as we have other positions that you’re going to love.

Would you like to apply to this job? Apply for the Tax Supervising Senior (Tax Practice) position

About This Opportunity
We are pleased to announce an opening with a well-respected public accounting firm in Denver. This company has the "just right" equation: The resources of a major firm, but the small, home-office feel of a Denver boutique. While the Denver office has 40 people, the tax practice (which you will be a part of) has less than 15. They are all awesome people and treat each other with respect. The tax team knows how to work hard and well together yet still has a commitment to its people, their families, and a dedication to work-life balance. This is an awesome group - read below to find out more!

Position Summary:
Staff accountants are given a wide variety of diversified accounting and tax assignments under the supervision of different professionals. A staff accountant should begin to build a knowledge base of the Firm’s service offerings. Performance is judged based on the quality of work, application of accounting knowledge, and ability to meet time constraints.

Essential Functions:
-Prepares payroll tax, sales or other local tax and certain personal income tax returns.
-Performs other accounting, auditing and tax duties as needed in engagements and as assigned by supervisory personnel.
-Compiles work papers and other accounting reports.
-Understands technical tax issues and applies Internal Revenue Code and tax regulations to client situations.
-Provides current information on progress of assigned tasks to the immediate supervisor and suggest improvements in methods of accomplishing the purpose of the assigned task.

Nonessential Functions:
-Seeks opportunities for assignments to absorb available time by communicating before they have no more work.
-Punctually enters time and expenses daily to support efficient billing processes.
-Maintains appropriate compliance with all Firm and Tax department policies and procedures.
-Such other duties as may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
-Ability to organize work and projects, prioritize and meet deadlines. Ability to complete work in an efficient and accurate manner.
-Proficiency with computer, spreadsheet software program, and calculator.
-Well-rounded knowledge of accounting principles and personal income taxes.
-Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Working Conditions:
-The following are the firm's traditional working conditions, travel, and remote policies. Of course, ALL of this has changed due to Covid. The Partner is willing to be flexible and allow you to work remotely. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE IN COLORADO for this position.
-Heavy overtime during January through April 15.
-Works in the office 98% of the time.
-Minimal Hazards. General office working conditions.

Minimum Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s degree, usually in accounting, or master’s degree in accounting.
-Prepare for CPA license by taking and passing the California CPA exam.
-Must have a valid driver’s license.

Success Factors:
-Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English.
-Positively seeks knowledge, new task, and responsibilities.

Compensation
-The salary range for this position is $55,000 to $90,000 - depending upon your experience.
-They offer a robust benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, direct deposit, flex spending account, gym membership, short-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), 401(k) match, generous PTO days, and the firm pays for education and training related to your job.

Environment:
This work environment is fantastic! beautiful new offices that are centrally located right on I25 between the DTC and downtown Denver. Work from home is allowed, respected in an integrated part off the culture.

Next Steps:
Interested in learning more? Please apply directly to this requirement and one of our team members will be in touch with you shortly. Thanks, and we look forward to working with you.
If this role is not for you because it's too junior, please contact us info@soundadvice.jobs as we have other positions that you’re going to love.

Would you like to apply to this job? Apply for the Staff Accountant Revenue (Tax Practice) position

About This Opportunity
We are pleased to announce that we have been engaged by a well-respected public accounting firm in Denver to help grow their team. This company has the "just right" equation: The resources of a major firm, but the small, home-office feel of a Denver boutique. While the Denver office has 40 people, the tax practice (which you will be a part of) has less than 15. They are all awesome people and treat each other with respect. The tax team knows how to work hard and well together yet still has a commitment to its people, their families, and a dedication to work-life balance. This is an awesome group - read below to find out more!

Position Summary:
Senior Accountants perform most work assigned with a minimum of assistance. They often lead one or more assistants, instruct them in work to be performed, review the work done, and direct necessary revisions. Seniors are required to make decisions on all but the most unusual accounting and auditing matters.

Essential Functions:
-Performs diversified accounting, auditing, and tax assignments under the direction of supervisor, manager or partner.
-Demonstrates competency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and Firm standards.
-Meets time constraints and client deadlines.
-Participates in planning and scheduling client engagements.
-Directs and instructs assistants, where applicable, in work to be performed and working paper review.
-Determines the extent of test-checking required in an audit and selects the transactions to be tested.
-Prepares and indexes working papers; performs various procedures established under generally accepted accounting principles to verify accuracy and validity of client’s financial matters.
-Prepares complicated tax returns, and returns on dissolution or liquidation.
-Suggests client tax planning ideas to supervisor, manager, or Partner.
-Prepares routine correspondence to client for approval and signature of a Partner; writes comments for management letters.
-Drafts reports including footnotes.
-Proactively takes ownership of projects, seeing them through to ultimate completion & delivery to client.
-Performs the broadest range of accountant tasks so that direct participation of supervisors, managers, or Partners is kept to a minimum.

Nonessential Functions:
-Prepares other reports, projects and duties as may be assigned.
-Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
-Punctually enters time and expenses daily to support efficient billing processes.
-Begins to develop referral sources, which may include involvement in community, business and professional organizations.
-Increasingly builds knowledge base of the Firm’s industry lines and service offerings
-Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
-Proficiency in use of computers and computer accounting and tax software programs including but not limited to: CCH Pro F/X Tax Sureprep, IChannel, CaseWare, and Microsoft Office
-Well-rounded knowledge of accounting principles and personal income taxes.
-Ability to organize work and projects, prioritize and meet deadlines, and to complete work in an efficient and accurate manner.
-Ability to reason and effectively multi-task.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
-Supervises staff accountants and assistants with assignments, instructs them in work to be performed, reviews work done and directs necessary revisions.
-Proactively shares knowledge and takes ownership of developing people.

Working Conditions:
-The following are the firm's traditional working conditions, travel and remote policies. Of course, ALL of this has changed due to Covid. The Partner is willing to be flexible and allow you to work remotely. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE IN COLORADO for this position.
-Occasional out-of-town travel with overnight stay for work at clients, meetings, or seminars using a personal vehicle.
-Occasional overtime work required throughout the year. Heavy overtime work required from January 1 to April 15, may be in excess of 55 hours per week.
-Minimal Hazards. General office working conditions.
-Frequent same day travel for work at clients’ offices, meetings, and seminars using a personal vehicle. Of course, this is not during Covid.

Minimum Qualifications:
-At least three (3) years of experience in public accounting, demonstrating a progression in complexity of auditing and accounting tasks and tax knowledge.
-Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or Masters degree in accounting.
-Minimum of forty (40) hours of continuing professional education is required each year.
-Either hold a current and valid CPA’s license, or be working toward obtaining the license by taking and passing the applicable state CPA exam.
-If licensed, should be a member in good standing with the AICPA.
Must have a valid driver’s license.

Success Factors:
-Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English.
-Explore various industries area working towards developing an area of specialization or niche practice
-Proactively seeks knowledge, new task and increased responsibilities.

Compensation:
-The salary range for this position is $55,000 to $90,000 - depending upon your experience.
-They offer a robust benefits package which includes: health, dental, vision, direct deposit, flex spending account, gym membership, short-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), 401(k) match, generous PTO days, and the firm pays for education and training related to your job.

Environment:
This work environment is fantastic! beautiful new offices that are centrally located right on I25 between the DTC and downtown Denver. Work from home is allowed, respected in an integrated part off the culture.

Next Steps:
Interested in learning more? Please apply directly to this requirement and one of our team members will be in touch with you shortly. Thanks, and we look forward to working with you.
If this role is not for you because it's too junior please contact us info@soundadvice.jobs as we have other positions that you’re going to love.

Would you like to apply to this job? Apply for the Senior Accountant (Tax Practice) position

About This Opportunity
Sound Advice is pleased to announce an opening with a well-respected public accounting firm in Denver. This company has the "just right" equation: The resources of a major firm, but the small, home-office feel of a Denver boutique. While the Denver office has 40 people, the audit practice (which you will be a part of) has approximately 20 people. They are all awesome people and treat each other with respect. The audit team knows how to work hard and well together yet still has a commitment to its people, their families, and a dedication to work-life balance. This is an awesome group - read below to find out more!

Job Summary:
The Manager in the Audit Practice is the liaison between the Partner, the client, and the professional staff. Managers are responsible for managing multiple auditing and accounting projects and client engagements simultaneously, and scheduling, staffing and coordinating engagement workflow. Managers develop and train staff, and make associations to develop new business for the Firm. Managers play a lead role in maintaining client relationships.

Essential Functions:
- Responsible for all phases of an audit, compilation, or review engagement.
- Maintains contact with clients throughout the year; possesses a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of client’s business.
- Demonstrates thorough knowledge and proficiency in advanced technical skills necessary for advising clients.
- Plans, schedules and staffs engagements using Firm policies and procedures.
- Maintains familiarity with qualifications of all staff members; reviews staff assignments for appropriateness.
- Prepares engagement letters for approval by Partner.
- Evaluates internal controls and work programs prepared by staff.
- Adheres to engagement time budgets.
- Supervises staff and provides on-the-job training; reviews work papers and reports prepared by staff.
- Anticipates problem areas of engagement and questions that will arise.
- Keeps Partner informed of all the important developments on engagement; analyzes problems and recommends solutions.
- Adheres to accurate and timely billing and collection processes are made.
- Ensures that financial statements, reviews, and letters of recommendation are prepared in accordance with professional and Firm standards.
- Communicates progress of engagements, problems and resolutions to client.
- Works to develop responsible, trained staff by assisting in performance evaluations.
- Prepares invoices to clients, communicates details of fees to clients, and assists in collection of overdue accounts.
- Possesses a complete knowledge of the Firm’s philosophy and its opinions on financial matters.
- Maintains knowledge of general economic and political trends of possible audit or other legislation that could affect the business climate.

Nonessential Functions:
- Works to develop responsible, trained staff by assisting in recruiting, developing training aids, and acting as an instructor in professional development programs.
- Participates in the Firm’s practice development efforts.
- Promotes the most efficient operations of the Firm and supports compliance guidelines in managing others.
- Prepares other reports and projects as requested from time to time by the Partners.
- Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to bring in new business to a CPA Firm.
- Knowledge using Caseware or similar accounting, audit, analytics, and compliance software is a BIG plus.
- Proficiency in use of computers, computer accounting software, and tax software programs.
- Ability to organize work and projects, prioritize and meet deadlines, and to complete work in an efficient and accurate manner.
- Ability to reason and effectively multi-task.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the development, coaching and training of senior, semi-seniors and staff accountants.
- Must be familiar with the qualifications of all Assurance & Advisory staff members for the development and instruction of their training needs.
- Participates in reviews and evaluations of accounting professionals.

Working Conditions:
- Frequent same day travel for work at clients’ offices, meetings, and seminars using a personal vehicle.
- Occasional out-of-town travel with overnight stay for work at clients, meetings, or seminars using a personal vehicle.
- Occasional overtime work required throughout the year. Heavy overtime work required from January 1 to April 15, may be in excess of 55 hours per week.

Minimum Qualifications:
- Generally requires five (5) to seven (7) years’ experience in public accounting, demonstrating a proven progression in complexity, scope, and number of engagements managed.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a supervisory position.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or Master’s degree in accounting.
- Minimum of forty (40) hours of continuing professional education is required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skills.
- A current and valid CPA’s license is required.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.

Success Factors:
- Participates in career development program to improve managerial, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills,
- Excellent interpersonal skills

Compensation:
-The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $135,000 depending upon your experience.
-They offer a robust benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, direct deposit, flex spending account, gym membership, short-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), 401(k) match, generous PTO days, and the firm pays for education and training related to your job.

Environment:
This work environment is fantastic! beautiful new offices that are centrally located right on I25 between the DTC and downtown Denver. Work from home is allowed, respected in an integrated part off the culture.

Next Steps:
Interested in learning more?
Please apply directly to this requirement in one of our team members will be in touch with you shortly. Thanks, and we look forward to working with you.

Would you like to apply to this job? Apply for the Senior Manager (Audit Practice) position

About This Opportunity
Sound Advice is pleased to announce an opening with a well-respected public accounting firm in Denver. This company has the "just right" equation: The resources of a major firm, but the small, home-office feel of a Denver boutique. While the Denver office has 40 people, the audit practice (which you will be a part of) has approximately 20 people. They are all awesome people and treat each other with respect. The audit team knows how to work hard and well together yet still has a commitment to its people, their families, and a dedication to work-life balance. This is an awesome group - read below to find out more!

Job Description Summary:
Senior Accountants perform most work assigned with a minimum of assistance. They often lead one or more staff and semi-senior accountants, instruct them in work to be performed, review the work done, and direct necessary revisions. Seniors are required to make decisions on all but the most unusual accounting and auditing matters.

Essential Functions:
- Performs diversified accounting and auditing assignments under the direction of supervisor, manager or partner.
- Demonstrates competency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and Firm standards.
- Meets time constraints and client deadlines.
- Builds client relationships and maintains smooth working relationship.
- Works effectively within given budgetary parameters; assist staff in prioritizing and managing their workload.
- Approaches projects with a sense of urgency and is completion orientated.
- Participates in planning and scheduling client engagements.
- Directs and instructs assistants, where applicable, in work to be performed and working paper review.
- Determines the extent of test-checking required in an audit and selects the transactions to be tested.
- Prepares and indexes working papers; performs various procedures established under generally accepted auditing standards to verify accuracy and validity of client’s financial matters.
- Prepares routine correspondence to client for approval and signature of a Partner; writes comments for management letters.
- Drafts reports including footnotes.
- Performs the broadest range of accountant tasks so that direct participation of supervisors, managers, or Partners is kept to a minimum.

Nonessential Functions:
- Punctually enters time and expenses to support efficient billing processes.
- Reviews and monitors staff time.
- Prepares other reports, projects and duties as may be assigned.
- Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proficiency in use of computers and computer accounting software programs.
- Knowledge using Caseware or similar accounting, audit, analytics, and compliance software is a BIG plus.
- Well-rounded knowledge of accounting principles and personal income taxes.
- Ability to organize work and projects, prioritize and meet deadlines, and ability to complete work in an efficient and accurate manner.
- Ability to reason and multi-task.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervises one or more staff and semi-senior accounts on assigned engagements and instructs them in work to be performed
- Reviews work done and directs necessary revisions.

Working Conditions:
- Frequent same day travel for work at clients’ offices, meetings, and seminars using a personal vehicle.
- Occasional out-of-town travel with overnight stay for work at clients, meetings, or seminars using a personal vehicle.
- Occasional overtime work required throughout the year. Heavy overtime work required from January 1 to April 15, may be more than 55 hours per week.
- Minimal Hazards. General office working conditions.

Minimum Qualifications:
- At least three (3) years of proven experience in public accounting, demonstrating a progression in complexity of auditing and accounting tasks and tax knowledge.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or master’s degree in accounting.
- Minimum of forty (40) hours of continuing professional education is required each year.
- Either hold a current and valid CPA’s license or be working toward obtaining the license by taking and passing the applicable state CPA exam.
- If licensed, should be a member in good standing with the AICPA.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- For candidate's that need Visa sponsorship - Visa sponsorship is allowed.

Success Factors:
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English.
- Proactively seeks knowledge, new task, and responsibilities.
- Cooperative and responsive to training, supervision, and constructive feedback.
- Maintains appropriate compliance with all Firm wide and local policies and procedures.

Compensation:
-The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $85,000 - depending upon your experience.
-They offer a robust benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, direct deposit, flex spending account, gym membership, short-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), 401(k) match, generous PTO days, and the firm pays for education and training related to your job.

Environment:
This work environment is fantastic! beautiful new offices that are centrally located right on I25 between the DTC and downtown Denver. Work from home is allowed, respected in an integrated part off the culture.

Next Steps:
Interested in learning more?
Please apply directly to this requirement in one of our team members will be in touch with you shortly. Thanks, and we look forward to working with you.

Would you like to apply to this job? Apply for the Senior Accountant (Audit Practice) position

About This Opportunity
Sound Advice is pleased to announce an opening with a well-respected public accounting firm in Denver. This company has the "just right" equation: The resources of a major firm, but the small, home-office feel of a Denver boutique. While the Denver office has 40 people, the audit practice (which you will be a part of) has approximately 20 people. They are all awesome people and treat each other with respect. The audit team knows how to work hard and well together yet still has a commitment to its people, their families, and a dedication to work-life balance. This is an awesome group - read below to find out more!

Position Summary:
Staff accountants are given a wide variety of diversified accounting assignments under the supervision of different professionals. Performance is judged based on the quality of work, application of accounting knowledge, and ability to meet time constraints.

Essential Functions:
- Records transactions in ledgers, prepares trial balances and simple financial statements using computer software program.
- Reconciles accounts to control accounts.
- Performs schedule computations of accruals, property and equipment, and calculates depreciation expense.
- Works effectively within given budgetary parameters; assist staff in prioritizing and managing their workload. Approaches projects with a sense of urgency and is completion orientated
- Performs audit or review procedures as assigned by supervisors.
- Performs other accounting, auditing and tax duties as needed in engagements and as assigned by supervisory personnel.
- Compiles work papers and other accounting reports needed for audits.

Nonessential Functions:
- Punctually enters time and expenses to support efficient billing processes.
- Such other duties as may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to organize work and projects, prioritize and meet deadlines, and ability to complete work in an efficient and accurate manner.
- Knowledge using Caseware or similar accounting, audit, analytics, and compliance software is a BIG plus.
- Ability to reason and multi-task.
- Proficiency with computer, spreadsheet software program, and calculator.
- Well-rounded knowledge of accounting principles.

Working Conditions:
- Frequent same day travel for work at clients’ offices, meetings, and seminars using a personal vehicle.
- Occasional out-of-town travel with overnight stay for work at clients’, meetings, or seminars using a personal vehicle.
- Occasional overtime work required throughout the year. Heavy overtime work required from January to April 15; may be in excess of 55 hours per week.
- General office working conditions.
- Minimal Hazards.

Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree, usually in accounting.
- Prepare for CPA license by taking and passing the CPA exam.
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- For candidate's that need Visa sponsorship - Visa sponsorship is allowed.

Success Factors:
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English.
- Proactively seeks knowledge, new task, and responsibilities.
- Cooperative and responsive to training, supervision, and constructive feedback.
- Maintains appropriate compliance with all Firm wide and local policies and procedures.

Compensation:
-The salary range for this position is $55,000 to $75,000 - depending upon your experience.
-They offer a robust benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, direct deposit, flex spending account, gym membership, short-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), 401(k) match, generous PTO days, and the firm pays for education and training related to your job.

Environment:
This work environment is fantastic! beautiful new offices that are centrally located right on I25 between the DTC and downtown Denver. Work from home is allowed, respected in an integrated part off the culture.

Next Steps:
Interested in learning more?
Please apply directly to this requirement in one of our team members will be in touch with you shortly. Thanks, and we look forward to working with you.

Would you like to apply to this job? Apply for the Staff Accountant (Audit Practice) position

About This Opportunity
Sound Advice is pleased to announce an opening with a well-respected public accounting firm in Denver. This company has the "just right" equation: The resources of a major firm, but the small, home-office feel of a Denver boutique. While the Denver office has 40 people, the audit practice (which you will be a part of) has approximately 20 people. They are all awesome people and treat each other with respect. The valuation department knows how to work hard and well together yet still has a commitment to its people, their families, and a dedication to work-life balance. This is an awesome group - read below to find out more!

Title: Valuation Manager

Position Summary:
Valuation Manager is a technical expert with a heavy focus on the valuation of business entities, intellectual property, intangible assets, common and preferred stock, and other securities along with partnership interests, private debit instruments, options, warrants and other derivative products. The Valuation Manager demonstrates the attributes of excellent client service and assists team members in developing technical and professional competency. The Valuation Manager must have excellent business writing skills, and work experience in Excel modeling and CapIQ.
Essential Functions:
• Perform fair value and fair market value valuations for clients for a variety of purposes.
• Use Capital IQ.
• Use Excel
• Tech, SaaS, Retail, Construction, M&D, Professional Services
• Prepare and review valuations of all types, including equity valuations, purchase-price allocations, and goodwill impairment analyses
• Provide valuation and modeling expertise related to derivatives, fixed income, equity and other complex financial instruments to clients
• Write and prepare written and oral reports for clients and engagements.
• Analyze financial statements and tax returns
• Study financial and economic data, competitive industry dynamics, and valuation multiples of guideline companies and transactions
• Analyze competitive industry dynamics and financial conditions of peer companies, evaluate business plans, adjust financial statements, and build cost
• Review and analyze U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) financial statements, as well as income tax returns and internally-generated financial statements.
• Enhance skill sets through independent study of industry publications and treatises
• Ensure timely completion of assigned engagement phases.
• Develop and maintain effective client relationships.
• Develop understanding of engagement requirements and client’s business.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Previous experience with valuation of complex businesses in a variety of industries
• Previous experience with valuation of complex securities using option-pricing models.
• Experience with derivatives finance, including detailed knowledge of derivatives theory and securities pricing and financial instrument types and structures.
• Proven ability to delegate, manage and train staff.
• Experience understanding valuation methods, principles and approaches.
• Strong project management skills and proven ability to run multiple projects independently.
• Proven ability to solve problems and build new skills.
• Interpersonal skills to interact in team environment and foster client relationships.
• Above average written communication skills including documentation of findings and recommendations.
• Must be able to maintain professional demeanor in times of high stress.
• Strong analytical skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Position will require supervising and training junior staff members.

Working Conditions:
1. Potential travel for work at clients’ offices, meetings, and seminars using a personal vehicle. Covid-19 restrictions may reduce the likelihood to travel, but post Covid-19 travel to visit client’s offices will resume.
2. Occasional out-of-town travel with overnight stay for work at clients, meetings, or seminars using a personal vehicle.
3. Occasional overtime work required throughout the year.
4. Minimal Hazards. General office working conditions.

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline (e.g., Finance, business, and accounting courses) required.
2. Accredited in valuation American Society of Appraisers (ASA), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA)
3. 6+ years relevant financial modeling and financial instrument valuation required.
4. Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
5. Working knowledge of office equipment, computer hardware and peripheral devices.
6. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Success Factors:
1. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
2. Proactively seek knowledge, new tasks and increase responsibilities.

Compensation:
The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $140,000 - depending upon your experience.
They offer a robust benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, direct deposit, flex spending account, gym membership, short-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), 401(k) match, generous PTO days, and the firm pays for education and training related to your job.

Environment:
This work environment is fantastic! beautiful new offices that are centrally located right on I25 between the DTC and downtown Denver. Work from home is allowed, respected in an integrated part off the culture.

Next Steps:
Interested in learning more?
Please apply directly to this requirement in one of our team members will be in touch with you shortly. Thanks, and we look forward to working with you.