Technical Accounting Consultant Job at Robert Half (Boston)

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Technical Accounting Consultant to support a high-impact reporting transformation initiative in Boston, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract opportunity will focus on reshaping segment and external reporting by consolidating financial information, evaluating accounting implications, and preparing documentation that supports future disclosures. The consultant will play a key role in translating historical and projected results into a revised reporting structure while partnering closely with finance and accounting leaders.

Job Responsibility

Drive the redesign of segment reporting by coordinating with finance leadership, accounting teams, and other key stakeholders
Convert quarterly historical results and forward projections from FY24 through FY26 into an updated reporting presentation aligned with future external disclosures
Prepare clear technical accounting documentation that supports reporting changes and related annual filing requirements
Assess compliance with U.S. reporting standards and help ensure consistency between management reporting and external financial presentation
Advise on segment reporting matters, including approaches related to goodwill assignment and fair value considerations
Develop and maintain detailed Excel-based forecasting models that reflect the revised segment structure across multiple scenarios
Collect financial information from various business areas, standardize the data, and organize it for analysis and reporting use
Pull, validate, and reconcile reporting data from enterprise systems such as OneStream and Oracle to support accurate outputs
Create presentation materials for senior leadership that summarize findings, explain impacts, and support informed decision-making
Partner with FP&A, project support resources, and cross-functional teams to establish a repeatable reporting framework for future filings

Requirements

10+ years of experience in technical accounting, external reporting, or financial reporting leadership roles
Strong background preparing or supporting SEC reporting, including Form 10-K and related disclosure requirements
Deep understanding of segment reporting guidance and the accounting issues tied to organizational reporting changes
Proven ability to write technical accounting memos with clear analysis, conclusions, and supporting rationale
Advanced Excel skills, including experience working with large datasets, forecasting, and complex financial models
Experience with goodwill allocation, fair value concepts, and multi-entity financial analysis
Prior foundation in Big 4 public accounting combined with industry or operational finance experience is strongly preferred
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work independently and navigate complex, ambiguous initiatives

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