Director Accounting Services Group

Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading company that services Fortune 500 companies, and will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career? If you are, then PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (www.pwc.com/us) is the firm for you. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC US) is well placed to help clients meet the challenges and opportunities of the US marketplace in the areas of assurance, tax, and advisory. We offer the perspective of being part of a global network of firms combined with detailed knowledge of local, state and US national issues. More than 163,000 people in 151 countries across our network share knowledge, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and deliver practical advice.

At PwC US, you will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. We offer a flexible career progression model that allows for a variety of challenging opportunities throughout your career. We provide unparalleled coaching, mentoring, and career development programs; global opportunities; and state of the art technology-driven methodologies to help you provide quality service to our clients.

Our Assurance practice collaborates with clients, so that the financial information they report to the investing public and other stakeholders is clear and reliable. When we fulfill our role as Assurance professionals, by standing firm on quality and integrity, we have a direct impact on how well the world's capital market system functions.

The highly trained and educated Assurance teams go inside companies, and get to know those businesses. They ask questions, test assumptions, and provide assurance that the companies are reporting information on which investors and others can rely. Every assignment is an exciting opportunity to learn, to grow and to understand how businesses operate from all levels and perspectives.

Our Assurance professionals are constantly challenged to learn more in order to provide our clients with the highest quality services. This learning takes place through interaction on the job with colleagues and clients, formal training programs, and the insights provided by mentors and coaches. PwC is all about our people, encouraging high performance and quality. Join us and we will help you implement a successful career strategy, as you explore the many career opportunities in PwC Assurance.

Job Description

The National Professional Services Group (National) consists of five teams: Accounting Services Group, Assurance Quality, Auditing Services (including the Quality & Chief Auditor Network), Risk Management, and SEC Services. National's mission is to support the delivery of quality Assurance services to the market by collaborating with engagement teams and other firm resources to promote high-quality financial reporting and to inform and influence key stakeholders on important issues pertaining to the accounting profession.

The Accounting Services Group (ASG) works closely with engagement teams and clients to provide advice and counsel on accounting, financial reporting, and strategic business issues. Within ASG, many professionals' responsibilities span both US GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) expertise. This facilitates serving the needs of engagement teams and clients in both the US and other countries. ASG is organized to establish (1) a complete and up-to-date exchange of information among the consultants and in turn with engagement teams and clients, (2) consistency of advice within the firm that will benefit all our clients, (3) the ability to quickly deploy experts on specific topics, as needed, to offices and client sites to work closely with and support engagement teams in resolving complex issues, and (4) support for clients' and their subsidiaries' in evaluating the potential impact of accounting and reporting standard-setting initiatives as well as transitioning from US GAAP/local GAAP to IFRS in the US and other countries.
The ASG team, in collaboration with other National teams, also keeps partners and staff abreast of developments in accounting and financial reporting and related firm policies and positions through issuance of various publications, webcasts, training sessions, and other meeting forums. This team is responsible for recognizing and analyzing key issues in accounting and financial reporting that face the firm, our clients, and the profession; for developing the firm's point of view on those issues; and for communicating our findings both inside the firm and to key external audiences. In collaboration with other National teams and other areas of the firm, the ASG team looks closely not only at the technical substance of issues but also at their business and public-policy implications, and provides guidance to support our Assurance practice and our clients in understanding and communicating these views. Recognizing the heightened public-policy implications of accounting and reporting in today's capital markets and regulatory environment, the team is responsible for developing and conveying the firm's points of view to standard setters, regulators, and professional bodies. ASG leaders are called on by the media to comment on current issues and periodically give presentations in professional, business, and academic forums.

Position/Program Requirements

Knowledge Preferred:

Demonstrates expertise of accounting and the accounting profession including in the following areas:

-Developing effective thought leadership and presentations that provide insight on the latest accounting, activities, firm perspectives, points of view and trends
-Developing talking points, perspectives and presentations for Senior Partners as they interact with media, policy maker, academia, regulators etc.
-Assessing and communicating the implications of technical and professional developments on the profession, clients, investors and policy makers
-Consulting on complex accounting and financial reporting matters
-Working with firm professionals and clients to resolve issues raised in SEC comment letters
-Presenting in training sessions and webcasts for both internal and external audiences
-Authoring PwC related materials

Skills Preferred:

Demonstrates expert abilities with providing guidance to support Assurance-related practices and related clients in understanding and communicating the accounting profession, including:

-Articulating technical concepts in non-technical ways, to non-technical audiences
-Effectively delivering presentations, speaking publicly, and interacting with senior partners, firm leadership and senior client executives
-Thinking strategically and developing effective communication strategies
-Preparing and presenting complex written and verbal materials tailored to multiple audiences
-Conceiving and developing thought leadership materials

Ability and willingness to conduct travel on business, estimated at 5-10%

Min Experience:

9+ years in the accounting profession, with emphasis on auditing and financial reporting in either the public or private sectors

Min Degree(s) and Certifications:

BA/BS degree

Line of Service Assurance
Industry Not Applicable to Practice
State & City NJ-Florham Park
Travel Requirements 0-20%
Auto req ID 17333BR

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