External Reporting And Technical Accounting Associate

Huron is redefining what a global consulting organization can be. Advancing new ideas every day to build even stronger clients, individuals and communities. We’re helping our clients find new ways to drive growth, enhance business performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. And, we’re developing strategies and implementing solutions that enable the transformative change they need to own their future.

As a member of the Huron corporate team, you’ll help to evolve our business model to stay ahead of market forces, industry trends and client needs. Our accounting, finance, human resources, IT, legal, marketing and facilities management professionals work collaboratively to support Huron’s collective strategies and enable real transformation to produce sustainable business results.

Join our team and create your future.

This is an ideal position for a highly motivated individual seeking to apply and continue developing analytical and technical skills while supporting Huron’s U.S. GAAP accounting and SEC reporting processes. The External Reporting & Technical Accounting Associate will have responsibility for stock based compensation and managing director/principal bonus compensation, and will contribute to the preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings.

Core Responsibilities

• Own the accounting for stock‑based compensation, managing director/principal bonus compensation, and equity accounting
• Verify accuracy and completeness of reports provided by stock-based compensation administrator (e.g. Fidelity)
• Collaborate with Huron HR and Operations teams to obtain and understand managing director/principal bonus compensation arrangements
• Manage accounting for Huron’s share repurchase program
• Prepare related journal entries, supporting schedules and reconciliations (including equity rollforward and EPS)
• Support the preparation and filing of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings
• Prepare and tie-out footnotes and other disclosures within the quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and annual reports on Form 10-K
• Validate and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data provided by other departments
• Ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and comply with SEC rules and regulations
• Address and resolve comments provided by auditors (PwC) and senior management
• Utilize and enhance reporting processes within Workiva
• Collaborate with Huron Investor Relations and Marketing to update investor materials on a regular basis, ensuring accuracy and compliance with SEC rules and regulations
• Participate in ad hoc accounting and reporting projects
• Support initiatives related to new accounting standards or changes in reporting requirements
• Assist with continual process improvement projects involving stock‑based compensation, managing director/principal incentive compensation, and external reporting
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting required
• Professional accounting certification (CPA or equivalent) preferred
• 1-3 years of relevant experience required – public accounting at a Big 4/national firm or industry experience at a public company
• Experience in regulatory reporting that includes involvement with the preparation of financial statements and footnotes for external reporting is preferred
• Working knowledge of accounting for stock-based compensation, bonus compensation, and equity is preferred
• Candidate must be well organized, proactive, highly dependable, able to meet tight deadlines, detail oriented, and able to work independently
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and written, including the ability to interact effectively with other departments and independent auditors