Alvarez & Marsal
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alvarezandmarsal.com
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Description
About Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity - are why our people love working at A&M.
The Team
Our Performance Improvement team provides Business Transformation and Performance Improvement Services to Corporates, Investors, and their portfolio companies, delivering –
- Performance improvement via cost reduction and revenue growth programmes
- Large, complex organizational restructuring and business transformation
- Rapid Results Program, which helps to quickly and effectively assess business process management risks and identify key areas impeding performance
How You Will Contribute
- Accounting Advisory:
- Maintain up-to-date expertise in US GAAP / IFRS, lead technical accounting assessments on complex areas (revenue, leases, credit losses, consolidations) draft policy/position memos and advise leadership/auditors on conclusions.
- Build and review financial models to evaluate accounting treatments and their impacts - quantify P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow effects and perform scenario/sensitivity analyses to inform management decisions.
- Diagnose EBITDA volatility and unexpected results to identify non-recurring items and post-close late journals, implement corrective actions, and stabilize the close by instituting appropriate controls.
- Optimize and advise on record to report processes (close, consolidation, intercompany, reconciliations, disclosure) and design/enhance ICFR/SOX controls (risk assessment, control design/testing, remediation), establish policy governance and data quality standards.
- Financial Reporting (Internal and Statutory):
- Prepare and review financial statements and disclosures (including opening/closing balance sheets and carve outs) to meet US GAAP / IFRS, SEC, and statutory requirements.
- External Reporting (SEC and Public Filings):
- Draft / review SEC filings (10 K/10 Q), prepare MD&A and pro forma information, coordinate audit readiness/comfort letters.
- Common / Cross-Functional
- Partner with technology teams to enable ERP/EPM and disclosure systems (requirements, configuration validation, UAT, go live) and implement self-service reporting to improve cycle time, data quality, and insight generation.
- Drive change management for new standards, policies, and tools by developing training, communications, and adoption metrics, coach client finance teams for sustained capability.
- Communicate complex accounting/reporting matters to executives and boards, prepare audit ready documentation and lead issue resolution with auditors and regulators.
- Manage multi-workstream engagements (scope, timeline, budget, risks/issues, quality), contribute to practice development through proposals, methodologies, and team coaching.
Qualifications
- Candidate with 6-11 Years of experience-
- Professional accounting designation (CA, CPA, or ACCA) required, advanced degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
- Expertise in public accounting (Big 4/large firm) and/or public-company reporting experience, including technical accounting and external reporting exposure
- Experience with complex US GAAP / IFRS topics (e.g., revenue, leases, business combinations, consolidations, credit losses) and drafting technical memos/policies.
- SEC reporting / IPO readiness exposure (10 K/10 Q/8 K, S 1/F 1, MD&A, pro formas) and coordination with external auditors and counsel preferred
- Strong knowledge of ICFR/SOX (404) requirements, experience designing, documenting, and/or testing financial reporting controls, familiarity with disclosure controls and procedures
- Advanced Excel, proficiency with ERP and consolidation/EPM tools, Workiva or similar SEC/reporting platforms a plus
- Demonstrated capability advising on transactions (M&A/carveouts, debt/equity offerings) and translating technical conclusions into P&L, balance sheet, and cash-flow impacts
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to effectively convey complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders and to lead cross-functional teams.
- Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues, develop solutions, and implement improvements in FP&A processes.
- Project Management: Proven track record in managing large-scale projects, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Adaptability: Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments and to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Your journey at A&M
We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career. We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.
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