Senior Consultant
MGO (Macias Gini & O'Connell LLP), Chicago, IL, United States
Overview
Senior Consultant
— Financial Accounting & Due Diligence, USA: Chicago, IL (Hybrid). MGO is seeking a
Senior Consultant
to join our
Due Diligence & Financial Accounting
practice. This role is primarily focused on financial accounting and financial reporting, with opportunities to support transaction-related, forensic, and advisory engagements. The position works closely with cannabis industry clients and requires strong technical accounting skills, analytical rigor, and the ability to translate complex accounting issues into clear, actionable insights for clients. Responsibilities
Perform financial accounting analyses including general ledger review, journal entries, account reconciliations, and evaluation of financial statements under U.S. GAAP Identify accounting issues, reporting risks, and control gaps, and assist in developing practical remediation recommendations Support month-end and year-end close processes as part of client advisory engagements Perform financial due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and other transactions, including quality of earnings and financial statement analysis Support forensic, fraud, and litigation-related engagements as needed, including documentation and analytical support Prepare clear, well-documented workpapers and client-ready deliverables Collaborate with engagement teams and participate in client meetings to present findings and recommendations Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field CPA required or CPA-eligible, with active progress 3+ years of professional services experience primarily focused on financial accounting, with additional exposure to due diligence, forensic accounting, fraud, or litigation support Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting Advanced Excel skills; data analytics experience a plus Compensation:
$90,000 - $120,000 + Bonus programs
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Senior Consultant
— Financial Accounting & Due Diligence, USA: Chicago, IL (Hybrid). MGO is seeking a
Senior Consultant
to join our
Due Diligence & Financial Accounting
practice. This role is primarily focused on financial accounting and financial reporting, with opportunities to support transaction-related, forensic, and advisory engagements. The position works closely with cannabis industry clients and requires strong technical accounting skills, analytical rigor, and the ability to translate complex accounting issues into clear, actionable insights for clients. Responsibilities
Perform financial accounting analyses including general ledger review, journal entries, account reconciliations, and evaluation of financial statements under U.S. GAAP Identify accounting issues, reporting risks, and control gaps, and assist in developing practical remediation recommendations Support month-end and year-end close processes as part of client advisory engagements Perform financial due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and other transactions, including quality of earnings and financial statement analysis Support forensic, fraud, and litigation-related engagements as needed, including documentation and analytical support Prepare clear, well-documented workpapers and client-ready deliverables Collaborate with engagement teams and participate in client meetings to present findings and recommendations Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field CPA required or CPA-eligible, with active progress 3+ years of professional services experience primarily focused on financial accounting, with additional exposure to due diligence, forensic accounting, fraud, or litigation support Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting Advanced Excel skills; data analytics experience a plus Compensation:
$90,000 - $120,000 + Bonus programs
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