CONSULTING ASSOCIATE – Collateral Field Examinations

Job Description

Consulting Associate | Sisterson & Co. LLP

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Sisterson & Co. LLP, located in Pittsburgh, PA, offering a hybrid work culture. Sisterson & Co. LLP is a highly respected regional CPA firm, established in 1926, recognized as one of the largest certified public accounting and financial consulting firms in the Pittsburgh region. The firm is dedicated to providing exceptional service and cultivating long-term client relationships across a diverse range of industries, including Employee Benefit Plans, Energy, Field Exams for Secured Lenders, Manufacturing, and Not-for-Profit. As a Consulting Associate, you will contribute significantly to delivering quality consulting services, thereby building a strong technical foundation and professional confidence within a supportive public accounting environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – Pittsburgh, PA
• Mission: This role is dedicated to supporting commercial lenders by assisting with collateral field examinations, which involves thoroughly reviewing and testing the quality of a bank’s collateral, verifying the reliability of company books and records, and assessing the adequacy of finance controls.
• Tech Stack: Excel (preferred)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Consulting: Deliver quality consulting services to a diverse range of clients, ensuring their specific needs are met with professionalism and expertise.
• Field Examination Support: Assist commercial lenders by participating in collateral field examinations, which involve on-site visits to client locations to assess financial health.
• Collateral Quality Assessment: Review and test the quality of a bank’s collateral, providing critical insights into the assets securing commercial loans.
• Record Reliability Verification: Evaluate the reliability of a company’s books and records, contributing to an accurate understanding of their financial position and compliance.
• Financial Control Analysis: Assess the adequacy of finance controls within client organizations, identifying strengths and areas for improvement to mitigate risks.

The Must-Haves
• Background: An Early-Career professional pursuing or having obtained a bachelor’s degree in business with a major in accounting, or a master’s degree with an accounting or finance concentration.
• Experience: Graduating no later than May 2027, with a strong academic record demonstrated by a GPA of 3.0 or higher, indicating readiness to launch a career in consulting within a public accounting environment.
• Skills: Possess strong technical and project management capabilities, effective communication skills (both written and verbal), and a steadfast commitment to delivering exceptional service to both external clients and internal team members.
• Bonus: Preferred candidates will have prior experience utilizing Excel.