Job Description:
We’re KSM, one of the top 50 largest independent advisory, tax, and audit firms in the United States. But more than our size, it’s our people and culture that set us apart. We believe great things happen when people are supported, challenged, and given the freedom to do their very best work. That’s why we’ve built a workplace where your career and personal life can thrive together – where you have the flexibility to manage your time, the resources to grow, and a team that genuinely cares about your success.
We’ve been employee-owned since 2001, giving every team member a stake in our collective success. This ownership mentality fosters a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and excellence – where new ideas are welcomed, different perspectives are valued, and you’re encouraged to explore what excites you most. Whether you’re expanding your skills, tackling new challenges, or making an impact beyond the office, we provide the resources and support to help you grow in the direction that’s right for you.
At KSM, your contributions matter – not just to the firm, but to your colleagues, clients, and the communities we serve across the U.S. If you’re looking for a place where you can do meaningful work, build lasting relationships, and grow in ways that align with what’s most important to you, we’d love to meet you.
Position Summary:
KSM has a Senior Associate opportunity to join the Accounting Advisory group, a growing part of the firm’s Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) team. This role provides a dynamic and flexible environment with learning opportunities working with private equity and corporate clients on a range of accounting advisory engagements, with an emphasis on post-closing projects.
As a Senior Associate, you’ll contribute meaningfully to engagements by owning key workstreams, preparing high-quality deliverables, and collaborating directly with client teams. You’ll have the opportunity to build deep experience in purchase accounting, purchase price adjustments, and post-close support, while also contributing to ad-hoc accounting advisory needs such as CFO/controller support, close process assistance, and technical accounting problem-solving.
Responsibilities:
Assist in obtaining, organizing, and preparing data for purchase accounting (ASC 805) and purchase price adjustments, including review of purchase agreements and related schedules
Apply purchase agreement elements to opening balance sheets and price adjustment mechanisms, document assumptions and conclusions
Support meetings and discussions with target company management to obtain pertinent information; summarize outcomes and action items
Own assigned workstreams and deliverables, moving them toward completion while proactively identifying risks, open items, and next steps
Support clients in navigating post-closing matters and disputes by organizing facts, analyzing supporting documentation, and preparing schedules
Contribute to a variety of projects including accounting investigations, internal control/process consulting, audit support, and technical accounting memo writing
Support interim CFO/controller services by assisting with monthly close, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation
Help improve close and reporting processes by developing checklists, timelines, templates, standardized workpapers, and management reporting packages (KPIs, dashboards, variance narratives)
Assist with audit, lender, and other stakeholder readiness by organizing support, drafting PBC schedules, and coordinating communications
Collaborate effectively with project team leads to execute workstreams and ensure deadlines are met
Demonstrate strong client service by communicating clearly, meeting deadlines, and escalating issues early.
Handle engagement and admin related tasks in a timely and professional manner
Collaborate with team members regarding client issues and potential solutions
Requirements/Qualifications:
Bachelor’s…