New Accounting Jobs for MBAs
This week’s new accounting openings are aimed at an oft-neglected contingent in this dispatch: the accounting set. The four positions listed below are for those who have previous experience in accounting and or may not already be in possession of some sort of accounting-based certification such as a CPA.
Associate – Corporate Ratings — S&P Global
S&P Global is a leading force in the international financial infrastructure. Its offices in 26 countries provide investors and financiers with the information they need to make smart decisions with regard to providing capital to businesses and governments.
S&P Global is hiring an Associate to work in its Corporate Practice Group, focusing on corporate ratings. The positions available are located in New York City and Centennial, Colorado. The people hired for this position will help develop corporate ratings for the company, using their analytical skills to do so.
This job is a first step in a company that prefers to advance people from within. Candidates for this position should have at least three years of relevant prior experience, and an MBA or CPA is required for the position.
Key responsibilities include:
- Performing rigorous analytical work, research, and analysis on corporate entities
- Maintaining a portfolio of corporate issuers
- Providing ongoing surveillance and rating recommendations.
More positions can be found at the S&P Global website.
Forensic Accounting, Manager — Deloitte
One of the Big Four accounting firms, Deloitte has been providing professional services since 1845. The company is best known for its consulting and accounting services, using its workforce of 312,000 employees to do so.
Deloitte is hiring Forensic Accounting Managers to work out of the company’s Chicago, Washington, and New York offices. Those hired to this position will join the company’s Investigation and Practices area. This group is focused on helping companies solve challenging complex financial and economic issues in disputes by engaging in in-depth examinations of business records and transactions.
Candidates for this position should have at least five years of relevant prior experience, and a CPA or master’s in accounting is required for this position. Possessing an MBA is a plus for a candidate.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing work plans for forensic investigations
- Preparing deliverables for various projects
- Managing project teams
Check out the Deloitte website for more open positions like this..
Risk Advisory Services Manager — BDO
BDO is a network of financial advising firms located around the globe. The network consists of more than 1,590 firms located in 162 countries, employing more than 80,000 people. The company is currently celebrating its 55th anniversary.
BDO is hiring a Risk Advisory Services Manager to work out of its San Jose office. The person hired for this position will lead a team of professionals that will help clients address issues relating to internal audits and internal control. Candidates for this position will need to have at least six years of prior relevant experience, and a CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, or equivalent certification is required. Preferred candidates will possess a MBA degree.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing and delivering high value solutions to clients
- Managing a team through the process of an internal audit
- Providing suggestions to improve the client’s internal controls and accounting procedures
More positions can be found at the BDO website.
Senior Corporate Financial Planning Analyst — The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company is a leader in family entertainment. Best known for its catalog of classic animated movies, the company is a major player in the areas of media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products, and interactive media. The company has offices in 40 countries around the world.
The Walt Disney Company is hiring a Senior Corporate Financial Planning Analyst to work out of its Burbank office. The person hired for this position will support the company’s Studio Technology team, providing analytical support to evaluate technology investments and strategic initiatives within this particular area. Candidates for this position will need to have at least three years of prior relevant experience, and a CPA and/or MBA is preferred.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing various reports for financial analysis
- Supporting contract negotiations
- Identifying cost-saving opportunities
More opportunities are listed on the Disney website.
About the Author
Jonathan Pfeffer
Jonathan Pfeffer joined the Clear Admit and MetroMBA teams in 2015 after spending several years as an arts/culture writer, editor, and radio producer. In addition to his role as contributing writer at MetroMBA and contributing editor at Clear Admit, he is co-founder and lead producer of the Clear Admit MBA Admissions Podcast. He holds a BA in Film/Video, Ethnomusicology, and Media Studies from Oberlin College.
