ACC102.1
Job Title: Staff Accountant – GAAP Accounting
Salary Range: $55-65K
Job Category:  Accounting
Company: Financial services
Location:  NYC
Career Level:  Staff
Requirements:  Bachelors degree in Accounting. 3+ years of relevant work experience required
Strong Microsoft Excel, Word and SAP skills.

Description:
·         Processing GAAP accrual journal entries, operating earnings reconciliation, net income excluding realized gains, assist in special projects, reviewing journal entry logs lists and submission reports.
·          Assists in the preparation of financial results and analysis for the company’s Executive Management Committee
·         Maintains account level general ledger
·         Performs account, general ledger and sub-ledger systems reconciliations.
·         Assists in special projects as needed. 

Please Contact: Liz Ostow at LO@stanhamlet.com,                 (back to top)

Please contact Stan Hamlet at SH@stanhamlet.com, Tel. (212) 685-4884    (back to top)

ACC102.52
Position: ACC
Job Title Staff Accountant
Salary Range: $60-70K+ Bonus
Job Category: ACC
Company: Fortune 500  Media Conglomerate
Location: New York City
Career Level-Staff
Requirements: -BS/BBA  Accounting
1-2 years Public or private experience
Description: Staff accountant
Job Description:
Overall Responsibility:
To provide support to operating and staff divisions in accounting, management and external reporting
Specific Responsibilities include:
Financial statement preparation
Consolidations
Review of GL
Monthly and quarterly statements
Financial analysis
Special projects as needed

Please Contact: Stan Hamlet at SH@stanhamlet.com, Tel. (212) 685-4884     (back to top)

ACC102.6
Job Title:  Senior Accountant 
Salary Range: $65-80K + Bonus 
Job Category:  ACC financial services
Company:  One of the world's leading financial management and advisory companies
Location: NYC
Career Level:  Staff-Senior  
Requirements: Qualified candidate should have a BBA in Accounting or Finance.  Strong analytical and project management skills.  Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
Experience: 2+ years Experience
Description: Person would be responsible for the financial reporting of the core Leadership and Talent Management organization.  Coordination and preparation of monthly business results analysis such as actual results versus budget, forecast and run rate.  Preparing and managing the budget and forecast processes for clients.   Manage client relationships across Core LTM departments. Assist in realization of savings opportunities, through six sigma and other analysis.  Perform periodic analysis / rationalization of economic mapping methodologies for LTM.  Develop monthly accruals ensuring that they are adequate and accurate.  Participate in LTM reengineering projects as appropriate. 

 Please Contact: Stan Hamlet at SH@stanhamlet.com ,212 685 4884, x14- ph      (back to top)

ACC103.1
Job Title: Senior  Accountant-SEC
Salary Range: $75-100K+ Bonus
Job Category: Accounting
Company: Major Investment bank
Location: NYC
Career Level Senior
Requirements: CPA-Advanced Degree a plus.
Experience 3-5yrs. Big 4 and or Private  experience
Description:
Processes and reviews monthly financial submissions from subsidiaries. Performs analytical review of subsidiary submissions based upon knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, the business, prior month activity and budget information.  Performs ongoing technical accounting and reporting research.  Interacts with  corporate accounting and subsidiary reporting staff to identify and resolve reporting issues within established deadlines.  Prepares monthly operating commentary and analysis for inclusion within the monthly management report to be distributed to senior management.  Completes required consolidation entries and reviews segment consolidations. Completes special projects as needed. 
Responsibilities
-Act as a primary financial reporting liaison with other divisions
-Identify and resolve any reporting issues related to assigned subsidiaries
-Perform ongoing technical accounting research based upon guidelines prescribed by the FASB, SEC and AICPA.
-Complete monthly consolidation entries and review segment consolidations
-Complete monthly management book commentary and analysis to be distributed to senior management in the U.S. and abroad.

Please contact Stan Hamlet at SH@stanhamlet.com, Tel. (212) 685-4884      (back to top)

ACC103.2
Position:: Associate – Finance/ General Accounting
Salary Range: $75-85K + 20%
Job Category: Accounting
Company: Investment Management
Location: NYC
Requirements: BA/BS in Accounting. CPA a plus.
Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for the consolidating process.
• Will be responsible for the accuracy and reconciliation of the parent company and subsidiaries stockholder’s equity;
• Responsible for analyzing several sections of the company’s general ledger;
• Prepare broker-dealer regulatory reports;
• Work with external auditors to facilitate an efficient audit processes;
• Supervise the day-to-day tasks and responsibilities of 2 General Accounting analysts;

Qualifications and Experience

• The qualified individual must have the ability and willingness to work in a rapidly changing and challenging environment.

• At least 5 year’s of general accounting experience;
• Prior supervision experience a plus;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Oracle experience is a plus;
• CPA and public accounting experience is a plus.

Please Contact: Liz Ostow at LO@stanhamlet.com  Tel. (212) 685-4884         (back to top)

ACC103.21
Position: Senior Accountant
Job Title: Senior Accountant, Major Consumer Products Co
Salary Range: $75-85K
Job Category: ACC

1. Interact with FO personnel on a daily basis to support balance sheet and capital inquiries.
2. Analyze financial data from various sources and review daily movements.
3. Prepare reports for the FO and senior management.
4. Assist manager in analyzing new business transactions that impact the FO.
5. Prepare ad hoc analysis, assist other team members, and work on special projects (e.g., Basel II), as required

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

1. Two to five years of accounting, banking or regulatory experience.
2. Investment bank product knowledge.
3. Ability to work in a team environment and work independently.
4. Meet strict deadlines and prioritize tasks.

Please Contact: Ben Kramer at BJK@stanhamlet.com, Tel. (212) 685-4884      (back to top)

• B.S. in Accounting, CPA required. Masters in Accounting or MBA preferred
• Minimum of 4-6 years accounting experience, with 2-3 years in public accounting        and 2-3 years of financial reporting experience required.
• Strong GAAP and SEC reporting skills (minimum 2-3 years).
• Working knowledge of technical insurance techniques, including reserving, intangible assets, derivative instruments, business combinations, SEC and NAIC rules, etc.
• Working knowledge of financial reporting systems preferred.
• Insurance or financial services experience preferred.
• Management experience (minimum 2 years)

Description:
This position is responsible for Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting. The SEC reporting responsibilities of this position cover two main areas. First, management and coordination of the consolidated GAAP financial reporting close process for the organization. Second, management, coordination and filing of SEC forms (Forms 10Q and 10K, etc.) In addition, this position plays a major role in finance and accounting projects. These projects include financial systems development and implementation, mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, process improvement projects, etc.

Major Accountabilities/Responsibilities:                              
Lead and manage the compilation and coordination of the consolidated GAAP financial reporting close process for the organization. This includes planning, executing, analyzing and delivering timely consolidated GAAP financial statements and footnotes for the organization. This accountability requires significant leadership and coordination with our geographically decentralized financial divisions and various functional departments within the organization (tax, asset management, investment accounting, legal, actuarial and treasury). Provide guidance to the business segment and Shared Services on the preparation and documentation of financial statement and footnotes.  This also includes creation and maintenance of strong controls over the process in compliance with SOX 404.

% of time spent: 50
Manage the compilation and preparation of all SEC filings, including forms 10-K and 10-Q. This includes coordinating the filings with the legal department and ensuring that the filings are in compliance with securities laws and regulation.  Ensure the timeliness and completeness of all financial analysis. Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the earnings release. Ensure the accuracy and completeness of SEC filings and present to management for their review.

% of time spent: 30                
Play a key role on finance and accounting special projects for senior management. These projects include financial systems development and implementation, mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, process improvement projects, etc.                                              

% of time spent: 15
Coordinate and support the audit of the independent accountants to ensure timely sign-off of
GAAP financial statements and implementation of accounting standards.                          

% of time spent: 5
Varied
       
Critical Competencies:

• Strong technical and analytical skills, accompanied by a strong desire to enhance knowledge.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and SEC Reporting.
• Relays decisions, changes, and other relevant information to the right people at the right times.
• Provides guidance and manages staff effectively and handles day-to-day work challenges confidently.
• Must be able to develop strong working relationship with management of a decentralized organization in order to be effective in accountabilities described above.
•  Instill confidence in overall organization to broad audience while representing senior management.
• Credibility & excellent communication skills – the position will present accounting matters to senior management, including Corporate Controller, segment CFO’s and legal, actuarial and investment officer.
• Easily adjusts to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid change.
• Persists despite obstacles, interference and opposition.
• Understands the agendas and perspectives of others.
• Effectively able to accomplish objectives through aligning and influencing others.
• Ability to understand processes, procedures and controls and continually improve upon the current state.

Please Contact: Ben Kramer at BJK@stanhamlet.com, Tel. (212) 685-4884   (back to top)

ACC104.5
Job Title: Manager, SEC Reporting
Salary Range: $85-110K + 15% Bonus 
Job Category: ACC
Company: Engaged in waste disposal, energy services and specialty insurance through its subsidiaries 
Career Level: experienced senior/new manager for a Big 4 firm or has private experience in SEC reporting. 
Requirements: CPA, Bachelors degree in Accounting; Excellent writing skills; Knowledge of Sarbanes/Oxley Act; Experience with Peoplesoft (or similar software) a plus; Strong communication skills and very good technical and computer skills
Experience: Five to ten years of experience with a minimum of 4 years public accounting experience, preferably Big 4, or 5 years of current SEC reporting experience including forms 10K and 10Q
Description: The position will work on handling SEC filings for two of our subsidiaries.  Also, they will be involved in EPS and Cash Flow for the company.  In addition they may get involved in acquisition activity.  Support the Director of External Reporting in the development and implementation of financial reporting policies and related procedures, internal controls, and education and training of accounting and finance organization.  Responsible for the timely and accurate filing of all company SEC filings.  Ensure that corporate complies with all external financial reporting obligations.  Assist on improving the effectiveness and timeliness of the monthly and quarterly close cycle.  Assist in technical accounting issue implementations as they affect the company’s financial statements. 

 Please Contact: Stan Hamlet at SH@stanhamlet.com ,212 685 4884, x14- ph      (back to top)

Please contact Stan Hamlet at SH@stanhamlet.com, Tel. (212) 685-4884     (back to top)

ACC107.1
Job Title: AVP - Accounting Policy
Salary Range: $115 125K + Bonus
Job Category: Accounting
Company: Financial/Insurance
Location: NYC
Career Level: AVP
Requirements: BA/BS in Accounting. CPA a plus.
Experience:   This challenging role will be responsible for the review of new and proposed statutory and GAAP accounting policies which are promulgated by various authorities including the NAIC, FASB, IASB and the SEC, in order to make a determination as to applicability to the Company.
In addition, you will be responsible for facilitating the Company’s recommended implementation position. There will also be much involvement with various ad hoc requests.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
·         Work closely with the team to handle all GAAP accounting related initiatives.
·         Assist with disseminating accounting requirements to all areas affected throughout the Company.
·         Coordinate the Company’s response to proposed statutory and GAAP accounting standards, which are significant in nature to the Company’s results.
·         Support the review of potential structured transactions (CDO’s, etc.) to assess all statutory and GAAP accounting issues.
·         Lead the research efforts of selected accounting issues from various sources (business units, senior management, etc.) on an ad hoc basis.
·         Review new products and product enhancements for statutory and GAAP accounting issues.
·         Insuring that proper accounting is put in place.
·         Maintain the maintenance of an accounting policy and procedures manual. 

Requirements for Position:
·         Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. CPA, a plus
·         10-12 years of GAAP and statutory accounting experience.
·         Corporate exposure in both Public and Private Accounting preferred.
·         Ability to multi-task and high attention to detail.
·         Exposure to a fast-paced and team-oriented corporate environment.
·         Proven managerial experience.
·         Excellent computer, interpersonal and analytical skills. 

Please Contact: Liz Ostow at LO@stanhamlet.com                                                    (back to top)

ACC107.8
Job Title: Vice President Benefits Accounting
Salary Range: $125-150K + plus bonus
Job Category: Accounting  
Company: Investment Bank
Location: NYC
Career Level: VP
Job Description:
The Compensation and Benefit Group is responsible for the firm’s global Compensation and Benefit expenses. This group works closely with senior management in Controllers, divisional SAOs and CFOs, Accounting Policy, and HCM. The work is high profile work as much of the analysis work performed is reviewed by Firmwide senior management. Also part of this group’s responsibility is to ensure that all aspects of compensation and benefit expense of the firm are properly measured and reported in accordance to firm policy, US GAAP and other regulators which govern our accounting practices.
Experience/Skills:
• Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7-10 years relevant work experience
• Strong analytical skills, very detail oriented and good judgment skills
• Researcher/problem solver/critical thinker
• Project and deadline oriented
• Must be flexible and can easily adapt to change in accounting rules
• Strong PC skills
• Demonstrate ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Excellent organizational and supervisory skills
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills

Please Contact: James Leddy at JL@stanhamlet.com, Tel. (212) 685-4884 Ext. 17     (back to top)

Please Contact: James Leddy at JL@stanhamlet.com, Tel. (212) 685-4884 Ext. 17     (back to top)

ACC112.1
Position: Accountant Division Controller
Job Title: Division Controller
Salary Range: $175-200K+ Bonus
Job Category-ACC
Company: Fortune 500  Manufacturer
Location: New Jersey
Career Level: CPA-MBA preferred
Requirements: 8-12 yrs Public and or Private experience
Description: Division Controller-New York, New York
Job Description: Overall Responsibility

• To provide support  to management  with all Financial Reports and results

Specific Responsibilities  include:

• Consolidations
• Financial analysis and Budgets
• Management reports
• Supervision of staff
• G/L  A/R  /AP/ and Payroll
• Special projects as needed

Please contact Stan Hamlet at SH@stanhamlet.com, Tel. (212) 685-4884     (back to top)

ACC115.1
Job Title: Vice President – Corporate Accounting Policy
Salary Range: $250K + 50% Bonus
Company: Fortune 500, Financial Services/Institutional
Location: NYC
Requirements: CPA or Chartered Accountant, Knowledge of capital markets products and experience with application of FIN 46(R), FAS 133 and FAS,
Experience: 10 to 15 years experience, Capital Markets/financial service experience
Description: This VP will be the member of 5 person US Corporate Accounting Policy team.
- Function as an accounting expert on US GAAP for complex capital markets transactions-- FIN 46(R), FAS 133 and FAS 140. 
- Work with the company's businesses and Finance colleagues to address accounting issues as structures are developed.
- Review/analyze transactions with SPEs to ensure appropriate accounting treatment by the company.
- Aide Accounting Policy teams in Europe and Asia in analyzing proposed transactions and implementing new accounting rules
- Prepare "Policy Alert" email on recently issued accounting rules.
- Prepare and conduct teach-ins for front office and Finance colleagues on recently issued accounting rules.
- Write comment letters to FASB and other regulatory bodies discussing the company's position on proposed accounting rules
- Attend various industry accounting committee meetings (e.g., SIA, ISDA, BMA, ASF)
- Strong interpersonal skills, professional attitude and confident in communicating with senior personnel.

Please Contact: Evelyn Pate Evelyn@stanhamlet.com Tel. (212) 685-4884 Ext. 12  (back to top)

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