Job Description

We are seeking additional leaders to continue to extend the depth and breadth of accounting-based services, in the areas listed above and beyond.
Role and Responsibilities:

• Leadership of the AAS US Reporting team based in the UK.
• Operational accountability and responsibility for the delivery of accounting advisory engagements.
• Demonstrates a strong tone and culture supporting quality through communication, consultations, engagement support and commitment to maintain objectivity, professional skepticism, ethics and integrity.
• Support with the preparation of historical financial information for regulatory filings in accordance with relevant accounting framework(s), including application of recent regulator comment trends and carve out principles, where required.
• Delivery of US GAAP conversion engagements.
• Analysis of GAAP / accounting policy differences between a buyer and a target as part of due diligence engagements.
• Evaluating a reporting entity's requirement to consolidate another entity based on application of ASC 810.
• Assessing the impact of more recently adopted accounting standards (e.g. ASC 606 and ASC 842).
• Supporting transaction teams with ASC 805 analysis and model reviews with relevant accounting frameworks.
• Providing accounting support to identify implications of business reorganization plans.
• Assessing the accounting impact of any change in the operation of an organization.
• Ad hoc accounting support including development and delivery of training and reports based on relevant client needs.
• Ownership and delivery of quality, efficient and profitable engagements.
• Strong technical accounting skills equivalent to a subject matter expert / thought leader on specific topics.
• Lead and be accountable for driving business development effort in a sector/AAS service line.
• Build and maintain excellent relationship with senior client staff.
• Build and maintain excellent relationship with other departments with whom AAS works closely e.g., tax, deal advisory.
• Development and delivery of accounting training to clients and internal KPMG teams.
• Deliver compelling engagement proposals which result in winning engagements.
• Development and delivery of accounting training to clients and internal KPMG teams
• Contributing to practice and risk management, including thought leadership and business development activities.
• Motivate and generate commitment from team members.
• Demonstrate continuous self-development and commitment to others development through coaching and leadership.
• Share knowledge with the team.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Qualified accountant (Chartered Accountant or international equivalent)
• IFRS, UK GAAP and Companies Act knowledge would be beneficial
• Strong experience with recent developments in accounting, in particular ASC 606 and 842.
• Experience in leading and developing client relationships
• Experience of developing and presenting accounting training courses
• Experience of oversight of teams
• Experience of coaching and mentoring colleagues of all levels
• Experience working as an Accounting Advisory Director in a Top 10 Accounting firm working within large corporate sectors preferred
• Business development experience including generating sales with new clients and developing internal networks
• Analytical ability and attention to detail
• Problem solving attitude and proven ability to apply accounting concepts to unusual one-off situations
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal