Location: Florham Park,NJ, USA
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
Assurance
Management Level
Associate
Job Description & Summary
A career within PwC Private will provide the opportunity to help private companies with a range of business advisory needs such as audit, tax compliance, and planning to help improve their operational efficiency and to free up time that can be spent focusing on business strategy. You'll have the opportunity to experience the entire business life cycle of a private company from inception to growth, maturity and transition. Our team helps our clients design and implement personal and customised service plans that are unique to privately owned entities, entrepreneurs, and high net worth individuals. You'll be assisting the team focus on key issues like wealth management, compliance, cash flow management, equity expansion, divestiture and exit strategies.
Our PwC Private teams help entrepreneurs, private business owners and family enterprises manage their ownership and growth at every stage, in a way that fits the needs of their business in today's changing global landscape.
To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.
As an Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:
* Invite and give in the moment feedback in a constructive manner.
* Share and collaborate effectively with others.
* Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.
* Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.
* Follow risk management and compliance procedures.
* Keep up-to-date with developments in area of specialism.
* Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner - verbally and in the materials I produce.
* Build and maintain an internal and external network.
* Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms.
* Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.
With a team trained to work with private companies & a practice that pilots new firm technology, we innovate to provide our clients with the right people, skills & tech to anticipate needs & deliver sustained outcomes. Our teams work to deliver a practical & holistic approach to meet the unique needs of private companies & their owners. We provide unparalleled technical knowledge, specialization & industry insights that brings everything PwC offers to solving our clients' needs.
Job Requirements and Preferences:
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum Degree Required:
Bachelor's Degree
Required Field(s) of Study:
Accounting
Minimum Year(s) of Experience:
1 year(s)
Preferred Qualifications:
Certification(s) Preferred:
Meet all educational requirements to satisfy the 150 credit hour requirement necessary for the CPA license, or provide documentation satisfactory to the Firm that your CPA license can be obtained in the state in which your office will be located through reciprocity based on either a CPA license held, or CPA exam passed, in another state. International hires or hires from a PwC affiliate firm must have obtained the equivalent accounting credential in the individual's home country.
Preferred Knowledge/Skills:
Demonstrates some proven knowledge and exposure to the common business and accounting issues facing privately held companies in industries, such as manufacturing, retail, distribution and services. Technical knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States (U.S. GAAP) and United States Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (U.S. GAAS) emphasizing an overall extensive understanding - for the respective industry - of the applicable business and accounting issues, and technical accounting and financial reporting standards. Demonstrates some proven abilities and/or record of success as a team member within the US Assurance practice of a global network of professional services consulting firms, including the following areas:
* Whole Leadership: Inviting and providing evidence-based feedback in a timely and constructive manner; taking ownership of my personal development; consistently delivering on multiple commitments, even when under pressure; and, sharing and collaborating cogently with others, creating a positive team spirit;
* Global Acumen: Seeking opportunities to learn about other parts of the business across the Network; engaging productively with virtual team members; and, sharing knowledge and insight widely;
* Relationships: Communicating confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner - verbally and in written form; actively listening and confirming my understanding by asking appropriate questions; adapting my communication style to meet the needs of the situation and audience; and, keeping others well informed about progress and outcomes;
* Business Acumen: Learning about the wider economy alongside the business models/corporate governance and/or regulatory framework of my clients; working with existing processes/systems, while making constructive suggestions for improvements; taking action to stay up to date with the evolution of technology; and, being able to explain the impact my contribution has on the firm's profitability (i.e., through engagement economics);
* Technical Capabilities: Producing high quality work, which adheres to the relevant professional standards; keeping up-to-date with technical developments in my area; taking action to develop my digital literacy; and, using the firm's knowledge and research tools to support the sharing of information; and,
* Exposure to automation & digitization in a professional services environment including: innovating through new and existing technologies, along with experimenting with digitization solutions; and, working with large, complex data sets to build models and leverage data visualization tools.
So what does a typical day look like?
Travel Requirements
Up to 40%
Job Posting End Date
Learn more about how we work:
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
The salary range for this position is: $66,000 - $142,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: