The Complex Financial Reporting and Corporate Finance groups within Opportune offers an integrated approach and practical customized solution to complex financial reporting, valuation and due diligence issues faced by both corporate and private equity clients. We advise clients on a large range of transactions, which include, but are not limited to: business combinations, IPOs and private placements, lease financing, derivative and hedging activities, carve-outs, share-based compensation, reverse mergers, variable interest entities, SEC filings and IFRS implementation.

With deep technical knowledge in US GAAP and IFRS, and well versed and experienced with the reporting requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), we help companies contemplating an initial public offering, secondary listing or private placement anticipate and resolve issues before they impact value.
Additionally, we provide recurring financial reporting advisory services across a range of issues (e.g., new accounting standards, impact of new transactions or business issues, IFRS and US GAAP conversions, and technical training), including industry subject matter expertise. Our professionals also help clients with implementing new financial reporting protocols and corporate governance.

As a Manager providing Complex Financial Reporting and Corporate Finance advisory
services, you will have the opportunity to: 

  •  Develop a broad set of technical and “soft” skills, with the potential to specialize in one or more reporting topics (e.g., IPO, 144A, carve-out, SEC rules, leasing, business combinations, stock-based compensation, etc.)
  •  Focus on building lasting relationships as a trusted advisor to clients
  •  Interpret and apply applicable technical literature in analyzing transactions or
financial information and act as a resources on more complex matters
  •  Perform acquisition due diligence and valuation services with respect to entity and
asset acquisitions
  •  Interact directly with clients in business development events and actively participate
in proposal preparation and research
  •  Participate in a collaborative team, with a focus on knowledge sharing and thought
leadership
  •  Interact with a dynamic group of senior professionals with diverse experiences and
subject matter expertise
  •  Engage directly with deal teams (bankers, lawyers, clients and auditors) throughout a
transaction
  •  Lead discussions and meetings both internally within the team and with the client
  •  Manage project budgets and staffing
 
Desired Skills & Experience
•  CPA or equivalent
•  5-9 years’ experience in financial reporting related roles including external audit, technical advisory, transaction advisory, etc.
•  Advanced technical (e.g.US GAAP/IFRS/SEC) aptitude and experience in public company financial reporting matters
•  Specialized knowledge in one or more technical topics (e.g. financial instruments, leasing, consolidation, business combinations, stock-based compensation, SEC rules and regulations, IFRS conversions, industry specialization)
•  Outstanding client service skills
•  Aptitude and appetite for coaching and mentoring
•  Excellent communication skills & “Executive Presence”
•  Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment
•  Appetite for travel
 
Not required, but valuable:
Public accounting experience
Oil & gas, midstream or MLP experience
Project management skills
Transaction experience (e.g. IPO, carve-out, private placement, M&A)
 
Education Requirements
Degree in Accounting required
 
Travel Requirements
~25% depending on the type of service being provided

Company Description
Founded in 2005, Opportune LLP is an independent consultancy focused on the energy industry. We are led by seasoned professionals with senior executive experience in major energy and consulting firms. We offer our clients the collective expertise of a tightly integrated team of energy-industry and energy-consulting veterans, delivering the skill and acumen of a multinational firm in combination with the deep insight, personal attention and nimble structure of a specialized consultancy.  This is an outstanding career opportunity to join Complex Financial Reporting and Corporate Finance practice.

Opportune offers:
•  Competitive compensation

•  Excellent benefits including health and dental insurance, life insurance, AD&D, LTD and 401(k)

•  Career development and training

•  Career progression and growth
 
Please send your resume to apply.