Accounting Services Consultant

**Who We Are**

Emphasys Software has been a part of Aquila, a division of Constellation Software Inc., since 2008. Unapologetically unique, responsive to the needs of multiple markets, and acting as a thought partner to ensure success, Aquila invests in category-defining B2B/B2G software companies globally. Emphasys Software is a leading provider of software solutions to public housing authorities, housing finance agencies, and local governments. Through our products and services, we help house roughly half of the families that are most in need within the United States.
- We are leaders in the public and affordable housing market and we are growing._

**Who we need**

As a Accounting Services Consultant with the Emphasys Accounting Group (our financial and management consulting team), you will provide accurate, compliant and timely fee accounting services to a portfolio of clients in the public housing industry. You will monitor changes in regulations, develop and implement accounting procedures to help build high-performing financial services departments and identify opportunities to provide essential services to existing and new clients.

As we enter economic uncertainty, we know it can be hard to consider a career move, but at Emphasys and Aquila, we want you to know that we are stable with expert leaders at the helm and committed to the people who join us. We support the growth of our people, and you will have the opportunity to grow into a Senior Consultant and acting Financial Director for our clients.

**What’s in it for you**

**_ Impact, growth, and flexibility_**. Within a year, you will be well-versed in governmental, non-profit accounting, maintain your own portfolio of public housing clients and be able to navigate through the administrative suite of the Emphasys Elite software system. You will create your own work schedule in order to provide services to clients in different time zones. You will work with, learn from and support a team of accounting professionals with a combined 45+ years of industry knowledge.

**What you will focus on**:

- Consulting services. You will act as the Audit Liaison, ensuring all documentation and reporting is accurate and provided upon request to ensure a positive outcome. You will identify opportunities for cost savings through additional fee accounting services for existing or prospective clients. You will work across and within other Emphasys departments to further the overall objectives of the organization and enhance the client experience.
- Compliance monitoring. You will assist the CFO/Finance Director by tracking and navigating through changes in regulations (HUD, GAAP, GASB, IRS, etc.) You will leverage your knowledge and insights to recommend updates and create service offerings for clients that will result in process improvement.

**What you bring**:

- **Education and experience**. You have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, and you may have your CPA. You have 3+ years of experience performing complex accounting functions independently, including compliance and regulation alignment, month-end closing, and audit preparation.
- **Knowledge and drive**. You have the practical exposure and financial insights to perform client analytics and provide trend information identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvement. You have experience balancing multiple concurrent projects and completing deliverables on time.
- **Consulting skills**. You have professional written and verbal communication skills and can build strong working relationships. You are solution-oriented, can identify business needs and gaps and are able to share expert knowledge to increase the impact of your services. You can manage shifting priorities and effectively avoid conflict through communication and transparency. You are able to adapt to changing environments and handle multiple priorities.
- **Technical skills**. You have intermediate skills with Excel for the production of simple and complex spreadsheets. You can manage and analyze complex data for reconciliations. You are familiar with industry accounting software solutions or can easily learn how to navigate accounting software independently.
- **Ownership**. You work with a sense of urgency and hold yourself accountable for exceeding expectations and meeting deadlines. You continuously seek new information and learning opportunities, staying at the forefront of best practices in the industry.

Aquila promotes equal employment opportunities for all. Aquila does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, marital status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs