What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at BCForward?
Senior Accountant / Finance Lead (Contract-to-Permanent)6-Month Contract → Full-Time Conversion OpportunityOnsite | Downtown Manhattan, NYCRate- $75/hrOverviewOur client is seeking a Senior Accountant / Finance Lead for a 6-month contract-to-permanent engagement. This individual will oversee core accounting operations while driving financial planning, reporting, and strategic initiatives across the firm and its portfolio companies. The role offers significant visibility and the opportunity to transition into a long-term finance leadership position.ResponsibilitiesManage daily accounting operations including AP/AR, payroll, and general ledger maintenance.Prepare, review, and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP.Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management across multiple entities.Partner with executives and portfolio company leadership to analyze financial results and identify opportunities for improvement and growth.Establish and maintain strong internal controls, compliance frameworks, and financial policies.Coordinate activities with external auditors, tax advisors, and other financial partners.Provide strategic financial insights to support business planning and investment decisions.Mentor, support, and guide junior finance team members across the organization.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred.5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within investment management, private equity, or multi-entity organizations.Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.Experience with financial modeling, strategic analysis, and multi-entity consolidations.Proven ability to manage complex financial operations and work closely with executive leadership.Excellent communication, leadership, and team-development skills.Company DescriptionAbout BCforward:Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class places to work.BCforward is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $70 - $75