Senior Compensation Accountant l Multiple Locations
Who We Are
FTI Consulting is the world’s leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world’s leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities.
At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.
Are you ready to make your impact?
About The Role
The Senior Compensation Accountant will be an integral part of FTI Consulting’s North America Core Accounting Team “NACA”. The NACA team provides accounting support to our client service professionals and Segment Finance leadership in Corporate Finance & Restructuring, Forensic & Litigation Consulting, Technology, Economic Consulting, Strategic Communications segments as well as the corporate accounting team. Accounting professionals within the NACA team are dedicated to working together and delivering exceptional support to the businesses they service while ensuring that compliance and control standards are maintained.
This person will report to the NACA Compensation Manager and interact with segment and corporate finance leadership on compensation related matters.
What You’ll Do
Participate in all compensation related accounting activities, including calculation and recording of multiple variable compensation programs under U.S. GAAP.
Monthly Accounting Close
- Compensation accounting:
- Prepare and post monthly bonus accrual journal entries for segments.
- Month end closing of variable compensation expense ledgers and prepare journal entries.
- Review payroll GL files and amortize and prepare reclass journal entries according to the bonus terms.
- Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations for related bonus accounts at month-end.
- Provide month-over-month fluctuation analyses on the bonus expense accounts.
- Analyze compensation related reports.
- Prepare and post monthly bonus accrual journal entries for segments.
- Review employment contracts to ensure proper accounting treatment of compensation clauses and prepare the quarterly Employment Contracts Whitepaper memo.
- Participate in the development and documentation of compensation related policies and procedures.
- Identify process issues and implement improvements to enhance productivity and efficiency.
- Support and improve month, quarter, and year-end close processes and reporting.
- Other special projects and duties as directed by the NACA Compensation Manager.
How You’ll Grow
We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.
As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.
What You Will Need To Succeed
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related business field
- 5+ years of post-graduate professional experience in compensation related accounting, reporting, and controls
- Working knowledge of US GAAP
- Excellent working knowledge of PC and network environments
- Intermediate or higher level of Excel
- Ability to travel to FTI office(s) as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
- CPA
- Experience with IBM Cognos TM1 or similar reporting software
- Proven ability to work as a team member in a fast-paced high-volume environment
- Customer service focused
- Experience working with both domestic and international operating units, including foreign currencies preferred
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Total Wellbeing
Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families—physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer comprehensive benefits such as the following:
- Competitive total compensation, including bonus earning potential
- Full package of benefits plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Company matched 401(k) retirement savings plan (Important: Please change to RRSP for Canada or remove the highlighted text for NA JDs)
- Potential for flexible work arrangements
- Generous paid parental leave with available planning tools, virtual expert coaching services and flex return support.
- Family care benefits, including back-up child/elder care
- Employee wellness platform
- Employee recognition programs
- Paid time off for volunteering in your community
- Corporate matching for charitable donations most important to you
- Make an impact in our communities through company sponsored pro bono work
- Professional development and certification programs
- Free in-office snacks and drinks
- Free smartphone and cellular plan (if applicable)
- FTI Perks & Discounts at retailers and businesses (Not for Canada)
- Upscale offices close to public transportation
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping clients with their most significant opportunities and challenges. With more than 8,000 employees located in 33 countries and territories, our broad and diverse bench of award–winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. At FTI Consulting, we embrace, cultivate and maintain a culture of diversity, inclusion & belonging, which are fundamental components to our core values. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been recognized as one of the World’s Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.
FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Compensation Disclosure: Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.
