Portage Point Partners is a Chicago headquartered, middle market focused advisory, interim management and investment banking firm with a national footprint across ten US offices. It delivers deeply integrated, cross functional solutions across Transaction Advisory, Valuations, Investment Banking, Turnaround & Restructuring, Performance Improvement, Transaction Execution Services and Office of the CFO services. Backed by 160+ experts with blue-chip consulting, finance, operations and investing backgrounds, the firm brings a uniquely holistic perspective to complex financial and operational situations.
The firm is known for its high impact, high pace execution model and has grown rapidly since inception in 2016.
Portage Point Partners is seeking AACT Associates to provide operational, technical, and transaction accounting advisory across the entire business and investment lifecycle. Leveraging backgrounds in accounting, finance, audit, operations and consulting, AACT team members provide holistic perspectives and capabilities to deliver unparalleled results.
The Associate, AACT role at Portage Point represents a unique opportunity to assume a wide range of responsibilities and make a significant impact. This Associate is a key contributor within the Office of the CFO (OCFO) and Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) practices, helping clients modernize financial operations through data-driven insights, innovative technology and scalable processes and bring a strategic lens to support buyers and sellers through the transaction process and beyond. The Associate will support engagements that enhance efficiency, accuracy and decision-making for clients facing complex financial, transactional and operational challenges. This person will support key initiatives, execute discrete workstreams and collaborate closely with senior leaders. If you thrive in a high-performance culture and want to help build the future of a rapidly growing consultancy, this is the right role for you.
Responsibilities
Support client engagements across core controllership and finance operations, including the development of solutions across procure-to-pay, order-to-cash and record-to-report processes
Support the engagement team advising clients through situational needs, such as first-time audit readiness, transactional accounting (acquisitions, divestitures, IPO and debt transactions) and complex technical accounting
Conduct detailed financial analysis and assist in the deliverable preparation that informs client strategy and decision-making
Execute buy side and sell side diligence, including historical and projected financial and operating trends analysis, quality of earnings analysis, working capital analysis and net debt consideration analysis
Draft clear and compelling reports outlining key takeaways
Apply and interpret complex accounting guidance (ASC 606, ASC 805, ASC 842, GAAP, IFRS and SEC standards) under the direction of engagement leaders, translating technical conclusions into clear, actionable client recommendations
Contribute to process design and technology-enabled solution implementation that improves reporting quality, controls, scalability and efficiency
Develop data driven models, reports and dashboards leveraging tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx or Excel to deliver insights
Collaborate with senior team members to evaluate client performance, diagnose root cause issues, identify improvement opportunities and prepare actionable recommendations
Participate in client meetings, helping translate findings into actionable insights and supporting the execution of proposed solutions and building trusted relationships with management teams and sponsors
Assist in the development of methodologies, templates and best practices that build the OCFO and TAS practices
Support internal trainings and best practice sharing
Support talent acquisition and firm-building initiatives
Contribute to a high-performing, inclusive and values-driven culture
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (CPA or CA) preferred
Experience working with private equity clients or on US / global transactions is preferred
Willing to relocate to or be primarily present in Gurgaon
Four plus years of experience in financial consulting, advisory services or audit, preferably with exposure to transaction-driven or capital markets environments
Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles and financial reporting requirements, including practical experience with complex areas such as revenue, business combinations or financial instruments
Experience in financial modeling and financial statements analysis as well as accounting treatments
Experience with financial technologies and tools such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, Blackline and FloQast
Experience leveraging technology and automation solutions (Power BI / Tableau, Power Automate, UI Path, Automation Anywhere) and interest in leveraging emerging technologies, including AI-enabled solutions, to transform finance functions
Exposure to ASC 606, ASC 805 and ASC 842
Superior written and verbal communication skills, including executive-ready presentation and reporting skills
Proven ability to thrive in lean, fast-moving teams
High attention to detail, responsiveness and ownership mindset
Track record of success in high-pressure, client-facing environments
