Technical Accounting Consultant

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Qualifications
The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise from a Big 4 accounting firm, along with experience working in large, complex organizations
This is a remote role however our client prefers a consultant who could travel to Cleveland, OH if necessary
The contract is long-term in nature, requiring a professional who is adaptable and comfortable with interfacing across multiple departments and regions
Proven experience at a Big 4 accounting firm
Strong background in large, complex organizations with substantial lease portfolios
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS accounting standards, particularly as they relate to lease accounting
Experience working with global lease populations and complex system environments
Ability to work across functional teams and communicate effectively with non-accounting professionals
Expertise in driving process changes and enhancing controls within accounting systems
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to a complex and impactful project
If you have the qualifications and are ready to take on the challenge of managing a large, diverse lease portfolio, we encourage you to apply
Responsibilities
Jefferson Wells is seeking an experienced Technical Accountant Consultant to support a complex lease accounting project
The role will focus on ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS across a global portfolio of leases, encompassing both domestic and international operations
Lead the technical accounting aspects of lease accounting under U.S. GAAP and IFRS, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Analyze and implement process changes within a variety of lease accounting systems and tools
Work closely with cross-functional teams including real estate professionals, non-accounting staff, and international stakeholders to streamline lease accounting processes
Assist in the enhancement of internal controls related to lease accounting, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards
Support the organization in understanding and managing the global lease population, providing insights into both U.S. GAAP and IFRS requirements
Manage large volumes of disparate processes and lease systems, offering strategic guidance on how to optimize them for efficiency and compliance
Provide assistance in implementing process changes and controls both inside and outside of accounting tools
Job description
Job Description: Technical Accountant Consultant – Lease Accounting

Company: Jefferson Wells

Location: REMOTE with occasional travel (limited) to Cleveland, OH

Position Type: Long-Term Contract

Overview

Jefferson Wells is seeking an experienced Technical Accountant Consultant to support a complex lease accounting project. The role will focus on ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS across a global portfolio of leases, encompassing both domestic and international operations. The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise from a Big 4 accounting firm, along with experience working in large, complex organizations.

This is a remote role however our client prefers a consultant who could travel to Cleveland, OH if necessary. The contract is long-term in nature, requiring a professional who is adaptable and comfortable with interfacing across multiple departments and regions.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead the technical accounting aspects of lease accounting under U.S. GAAP and IFRS, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Analyze and implement process changes within a variety of lease accounting systems and tools.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including real estate professionals, non-accounting staff, and international stakeholders to streamline lease accounting processes.
• Assist in the enhancement of internal controls related to lease accounting, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards.
• Support the organization in understanding and managing the global lease population, providing insights into both U.S. GAAP and IFRS requirements.
• Manage large volumes of disparate processes and lease systems, offering strategic guidance on how to optimize them for efficiency and compliance.
• Provide assistance in implementing process changes and controls both inside and outside of accounting tools.

Must-Have Qualifications
• Proven experience at a Big 4 accounting firm.
• Strong background in large, complex organizations with substantial lease portfolios.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS accounting standards, particularly as they relate to lease accounting.
• Experience working with global lease populations and complex system environments.
• Ability to work across functional teams and communicate effectively with non-accounting professionals.
• Expertise in driving process changes and enhancing controls within accounting systems.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with international lease accounting processes.
• Familiarity with a variety of lease accounting systems and tools.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to a complex and impactful project. If you have the qualifications and are ready to take on the challenge of managing a large, diverse lease portfolio, we encourage you to apply.