Senior Associate - US Accounts

Role Summary

Senior Associate is a client‑facing, hands‑on operator who owns outcomes—from implementation and successful onboarding to running the outsourced accounting engine, producing decision‑grade reporting, and driving Tech & Ops (T&O) improvements.

Key Responsibilities

A. Team Leadership & People Development

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a blended team (onshore/offshore) of senior accountants and associates; set clear standards for close discipline, controls, and documentation.
• Foster a collaborative, supportive environment that enhances productivity and accountability; model Prova’s boutique, high‑touch culture.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and create development plans tied to measurable outcomes.

B. Client Ownership & Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for client finance leaders—address queries promptly, clarify expectations, and proactively surface risks and decisions.
• Stay abreast of U.S. GAAP updates and relevant compliance requirements; guide clients on implications and ensure team compliance.

C. Implementation & Onboarding (Own the transition)

• Lead discovery, scoping, and implementation planning (people/process/tech); translate goals into a time‑boxed plan with milestones.
• Stand up the accounting environment (chart of accounts, workflows, closing cadence, controls) and achieve the first clean close within agreed timelines.

D. Outsourced Accounting Delivery (Run the engine)

• Oversee end‑to‑end accounting: AP, AR, bank reconciliations, bookkeeping, journal entries, fixed assets, payroll interfaces, intercompany activity, and cash management.
• Own month‑end/year‑end close; deliver timely P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and variance/KPI packs; ensure workpapers and PBCs are audit‑ready.
• Oversee quality and accuracy of financial statements, reports, and all deliverables; eliminate surprises via reconciliations and review evidence.

E. Controls, Process Improvement & T&O Advisory

• Design and maintain internal controls (segregation of duties, review checklists, documentation standards); implement streamlined procedures to improve speed and accuracy.
• Identify process‑improvement and automation opportunities; implement technology‑enabled changes (vendor‑agnostic) that strengthen auditability and throughput.

F. Resource Planning & Audit Coordination

• Assess workload and allocate resources to meet tight deadlines across multiple clients; collaborate with senior management on capacity planning.
• Coordinate external audits and reviews; ensure PBC completeness and timely resolution of requests.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication; executive‑ready status reporting and issue escalation.
• Accounting Execution : End‑to‑end experience in AP, AR, bank reconciliation, bookkeeping, journal entries, and monthly close governance.
• Team Handling: Proven success leading teams in a U.S. accounting environment; able to coach, set pace, and raise the bar.
• Prioritization: Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines in a fast‑paced setting while maintaining accuracy and control evidence.
• Tool‑Agnostic Proficiency: Comfortable learning and optimizing whichever systems clients use (no brand prerequisites); strong Excel/Sheets for modeling, pivots/Power Query, and audit trails.
• Craft & Ethic: High attention to detail, organized, strong work ethic and morale standards; commitment to high performance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Professional credentials such as CPA, CA/Inter‑CA, or CPA‑eligible status are advantageous.
• 5+ years of progressive, hands‑on accounting experience (U.S. focus), including team leadership and ownership of monthly closes; exceptional candidates with experience and proven implementation outcomes will be considered.