Existing accounting and finance careers suck.
So we a built better one.
If traditional accounting and finance paths leave you cold, you’re not alone. At Ballast, we use these skills to solve real business problems, support growing companies, make a meaningful impact, and get paid well to do it (all without the busy season grind).
What if your finance job didn’t make you miserable?
What makes Ballast different
Make a real impact, from day one
Ballast goes way beyond spreadsheets and compliance. You’ll help clients make smarter decisions and build stronger businesses.
Time to live an actual life
No busy seasons. Just high-impact, high-value work. (And we actually go home at night and on weekends.)
Clarity over gatekeeping
We believe in transparency, directness, and cutting through complexity. Clients appreciate it. Our team thrives on it.
Growth, not burnout
You’ll be challenged here, but supported, too. We invest in your development without running you into the ground. You’ll learn fast, get feedback, and always know where you stand.
Who thrives here
Ballast isn’t for everyone and that’s by design. We’re not trying to be Big 4 lite. We’re building something different. You might be a great fit if:
You’ve looked around in audit, tax, banking or internal finance and thought, this can’t be it.
You want to use your skills to actually help people – not just deliver compliance.
You’re energized by fast-paced environments where your thinking matters.
You value honest feedback, clear expectations, and a team that has your back.
Open positions
We’re growing. And we’re looking for sharp, thoughtful people with accounting or finance backgrounds who want more from their careers.
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What you’ll do
You’ll lead the day-to-day finance and accounting function for 5 client companies, with confidence and minimal supervision. Senior Associates handle complex client challenges, solve problems before they escalate, and keep everything moving. In this role, you’ll manage client workflow, drive deadlines, guide Ballast Analysts and Associates, and make sure the work is not just done, but done right. You’ll also start to flex your consulting muscles: improving processes, identifying risks, and building trust with clients through smart, transparent communication.
Responsibilities
Manage workflows, deadlines, and day-to-day execution for 5 clients
Own quality review for monthly closes, reporting, and financial model updates
Lead client onboarding, implementations, and accounting system overhauls
Rebuild historical financials and design/manage forecasting models and budgets
Solve complex accounting and finance challenges with clarity and structure
Identify technical debt and implement risk-mitigating improvements
Communicate directly with clients and support advisory initiatives
Mentor and support Analysts and Associates across client teams
What we’re looking for
Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
4+ years of relevant experience (audit, tax, finance, or consulting)
Strong grasp of foundational and fundamental accounting
High competency in Excel modeling, data aggregation, and financial analysis
Experience guiding others, delegating effectively, and giving useful feedback
Clear, confident communicator, especially when solving problems or gaining buy-in
Bonus if you bring basic understanding of tax, entity structures, or FP&A
Ballast Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer who considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status
protected by law.
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What you’ll do
You’ll lead complex, consulting-heavy client engagements across several companies (the standard for our Senior Consultants is six clients) — independently and with minimal oversight. Unlike our more accounting-focused roles, Senior Consultants spend more time diving into data, surfacing insights, improving processes, and solving operational challenges. You’ll run point on everything from onboarding and system overhauls to forecasting and vendor negotiations. You’ll also manage and mentor junior team members, helping them grow while keeping everything moving.
Responsibilities
Independently manage the full engagement process for 6 client companies
Lead consulting work across finance, operations, systems, and analytics
Oversee all accounting and finance workflows, from onboarding to forecasting
Identify risks, solve complex problems, and implement smarter processes
Review and ensure quality of closes, FFM updates, and client deliverables
Lead system migrations, rebuild historical financials, and manage budgets/models
Guide and mentor Analysts and Associates; manage their work across your clients
Serve as a senior voice on the team, sharing perspective and helping others level up
What we’re looking for
Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
6+ years of relevant experience (audit, tax, finance, or consulting)
Deep understanding of core accounting and strong Excel/analysis skills
Proven ability to coach, mentor, and manage others
Comfortable making independent decisions and guiding clients through complexity
Bonus if you bring experience in tax, entity structures, or FP&A (but not required)
Ballast Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer who considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status
protected by law.
Not seeing the right role?
Reach out anyway. We’re always open to meeting great people.
See something you like?
If you’re looking for an alternative to the traditional finance & accounting path – and are ready to do impactful, challenging work in a place that respects your time and your talent – we’d love to hear from you.
