Our most important asset is our people! Hilltop is known for its accomplished and skilled professionals (accountants, consultants, technologists) who bring significant work experience and proven track records with successful companies. Successful candidates typically exhibit the following:
- Leadership,
- Problem solving skills,
- Likes challenges,
- Analytical skills,
- Teamwork orientation,
- Patient,
- Able to get along with different personality types,
- Strong client service perspective,
- Dedication to your job,
- Professionalism.
We look for employees who enjoy and thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced, collaborative and collegial work environment involved in transforming our client’s businesses. We are constantly in the market for the right professionals and Management level employees.
Hilltop’s professionals must have the following minimum requirements:
- Bachelors (minimum) or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics and other subjects needed for specific engagements i.e. cyber security, IT controls, database management, etc.,
- Minimum years of specific consulting/accounting/auditing experience for each labor category shown below,
- Industry knowledge and experience which meets client needs/market demands will increase opportunities with Hilltop and possibly impact the labor category/title,
- Familiarity with the consulting services that Hilltop Advisors and affiliates delivers
- Strong communications skills,
- Team management and training experience for Senior Associate/Accountant/Auditor level and above.
Candidates with the following skills (assuming they meet all other requirements) will be strongly preferred if they have the following:
- Prior consulting or public accounting firm experience (especially at management level),
- Audit experience – financial, operational, controls, compliance, fraud, or other specialty audits,
- Regulatory compliance knowledge and experience,
- CPA, CISA, CMB, CFF, etc. or other Federal certifications for accounting, finance or technology,
- Technology or data controls.
Candidates for our company leadership team must be dynamic, outgoing, driven self-starters, sales oriented (demonstrate the ability to identify and sell business), organized, able to delegate well, execute at a high-performance level and be ready for constant change. Leadership candidates must have previous consulting or accounting or auditing experience with a strong track record of executing Hilltop type engagements.
At Hilltop, you’ll work with some of the most talented professionals in the industry and will be engaged with a number of challenging clients (large and small) in our target client sectors – Banking, Capital Markets, Real Estate companies and Government Financial Sector Agencies.
If you would like to know more about the Hilltop companies or be considered for a position at one of our companies, please send your cover letter and resume to myeshiwas@thehilltopcompanies.com or go to Submit Resume.
Hilltop’s Labor Categories – Titles and Job Descriptions
(some differences from Hilltop’s GSA Labor Categories)
- Executive Officer/Partner/Principal/SME
- Managing Director
- Senior Director
- Director/Senior Manager
- Manager 1
- Manager 2
- Supervisor/Supervising Senior Accountant/Auditor/Associate – Level 1
- Supervisor/Supervising Senior Accountant/Auditor/Associate – Level 2
- Senior Accountant/Auditor/Associate – Level 1
- Senior Accountant/Auditor/Associate – Level 2
- Staff Accountant/Auditor/Associate Level 1
- Staff Accountant/Auditor/Associate Level 2
- Accountant/Auditor/Analyst Level 1
- Accountant/Auditor/Analyst – Level 2
This individual will have a minimum of 15+ years of experience in finance, accounting, audit/control, fraud & forensic, industry experience and a BA/BS degree. An individual with an MBA or CPA and 14+ years of experience will also meet the requirements. An Officer or Principal of the Company will have provided professional services (accounting, auditing, legal or consulting) for no less than 5 years. Position requires advanced knowledge and skill that is customarily acquired by a prolonged course of specialized instruction or specific/specialized experience (accounting, finance, operations, technology, change management, strategic planning, etc.).
Individual may also have specialist certifications such as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Financial Forensic specialist (CFF), Certified Financial Advisor/Analyst (CFA), Federal certifications including Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP), Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), industry certifications including Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB), Certified Banker, etc.
The Officer’s or Principal’s role will depend on the title but in all cases will have management responsibility, supervision requirements, operational duties, and have the primary duty of finding business, pricing jobs, hiring staff for engagements and administrative positions, execute duties of job, have the primary duty of managing the business or a recognized subset or department of the business, will have the authority to make or at least recommend important personnel decisions (hiring, firing, and promotions). The position requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters significant to the company.
This individual will have a minimum of 14+ years of experience in finance, accounting, audit/control, fraud & forensic, industry experience and a BA/BS degree. An individual with an MBA or CPA and 12+ years of experience will also meet the requirements. Employee will have provided professional services (accounting, auditing, legal or consulting) for no less than 5 years. Position requires advanced knowledge and skill that is customarily acquired by a prolonged course of specialized instruction or specific/specialized experience (accounting, finance, operations, technology, change management, strategic planning, etc.).
Individual may also have specialist certifications such as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Financial Forensic specialist (CFF), Certified Financial Advisor/Analyst (CFA), Federal certifications including Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP), Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), industry certifications including Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB), Certified Banker, etc.
The MD will have the primary duty of finding business, pricing jobs, hiring staff for engagements, execute duties of job, will have the authority to make or at least recommend important personnel decisions, like hiring, firing, and promotions. The position requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters significant to the company and specific client engagements.
This individual will have a minimum of 12+ years of experience in finance, accounting, audit/control, fraud & forensic, industry experience and a BA/BS degree. An individual with an MBA or CPA and 10 years of experience will also meet the requirements. Employee will have provided professional services (accounting, auditing, legal or consulting) for no less than 5 years. Position requires advanced knowledge and skill that is customarily acquired by a prolonged course of specialized instruction or specific/specialized experience (accounting, finance, operations, technology, change management, strategic planning, etc.).
Individual may also have specialist certifications such as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Financial Forensic specialist (CFF), Certified Financial Advisor/Analyst (CFA), Federal certifications including Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP), Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), industry certifications including Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB), Certified Banker, etc.
Responsibilities include engagement planning, supervision, review and completion of work. The Senior Director monitors the status of the engagement, advises and consults with the Engagement Managing Director on all significant developments. Senior Director will be the primary liaison to the client. Senior Directors manage the large-scale engagements or coordinate multiple engagements within the firm, and contribute technical expertise and experience to engagements. Reviews work papers and oversees the drafting of reports. Senior Director’s assist in oversight of managers and in the distribution of resources across engagements. They also participate in department and team management in the areas of engagement management, staff development, and technical effectiveness, marketing and sales. This position requires finding new business, pricing jobs, identifying candidates for the engagements, execute duties of job including supervising/training/evaluating other staff, will have direct input on important personnel decisions, like hiring, firing, and promotions. The position requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters significant to the company and specific client engagements.
This individual will have a minimum of 10+ years of experience in finance, accounting, audit/control, fraud & forensic, industry experience and a BA/BS degree. An individual with an MBA or CPA and 9 years of experience will also meet the requirements. Employee will have provided professional services (accounting, auditing, legal or consulting) for no less than 3 years. Position requires advanced knowledge and skill that is customarily acquired by a prolonged course of specialized instruction or specific/specialized experience (accounting, finance, operations, technology, change management, strategic planning, etc.).
Individual may also have specialist certifications such as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Financial Forensic specialist (CFF), Certified Financial Advisor/Analyst (CFA), Federal certifications including Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP), Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), industry certifications including Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB), Certified Banker, etc.
The Director will assist with finding new business, pricing jobs, identifying candidates for the engagements, execute duties of job including supervising/training/evaluating other staff, will have direct input on important personnel decisions, like hiring, firing, and promotions. The position requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters significant to the company and specific client engagements.
This individual will have a minimum of 9+ years of experience in finance, accounting, audit/control, fraud & forensic, industry experience and a BA/BS degree. An individual with an MBA or CPA and 8 years of experience will also meet the requirements. Employee will have provided professional services (accounting, auditing, legal or consulting) for no less than 2 years. Position requires advanced knowledge and skill that is customarily acquired by a prolonged course of specialized instruction or specific/specialized experience (accounting, finance, operations, technology, change management, strategic planning, etc.).
Individual may also have specialist certifications such as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Financial Forensic specialist (CFF), Certified Financial Advisor/Analyst (CFA), Federal certifications including Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP), Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), industry certifications including Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB), Certified Banker, etc.
The Manager will assist with scoping new engagements, pricing jobs, identifying candidates for the engagements, executing engagement duties including supervising/training/evaluating other staff, will have direct input on important personnel decisions, like hiring, firing, and promotions. The position requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters significant to the company and specific client engagements.
This individual will have a minimum of 7+ years of experience in finance, accounting, audit/control, fraud & forensic, industry experience and a BA/BS degree. An individual with an MBA or CPA and 7 years of experience will also meet the requirements. Employee will have provided professional services (accounting, auditing, legal or consulting) for no less than 2 years. Position requires advanced knowledge and skill that is customarily acquired by a prolonged course of specialized instruction or specific/specialized experience (accounting, finance, operations, technology, change management, strategic planning, etc.).
Individual may also have specialist certifications such as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Financial Forensic specialist (CFF), Certified Financial Advisor/Analyst (CFA), Federal certifications including Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP), Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), industry certifications including Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB), Certified Banker, etc.
The Manager will assist with scoping new engagements, pricing jobs, identifying candidates for the engagements, executing engagement duties including supervising/training/evaluating other staff, will have direct input on important personnel decisions, like hiring, firing, and promotions. The position requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters significant to the company and specific client engagements.
This individual will have a minimum of 7+ years of experience in finance, accounting, audit/control, fraud & forensic, industry experience and a BA/BS degree. An individual with an MBA or CPA and 6 years of experience will also meet the requirements. Employee will have provided professional services (accounting, auditing, legal or consulting) for no less than 2 years. Position requires advanced knowledge and skill that is customarily acquired by a prolonged course of specialized instruction or specific/specialized experience (accounting, finance, operations, technology, change management, strategic planning, etc.).
Individual may also have specialist certifications such as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Financial Forensic specialist (CFF), Certified Financial Advisor/Analyst (CFA), Federal certifications including Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP), Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), industry certifications including Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB), Certified Banker, etc.
This position will assist with scoping new engagements, planning assignments to meet the engagement requirements and deliverables, execute engagement duties including day to day management, supervising/training/evaluating other staff, and reporting to Engagement management and client personnel. This position will have direct input on important personnel decisions such as engagement performance and areas of needed improvement. The position requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters significant to specific client engagements.
This individual will have a minimum of 6+ years of experience in finance, accounting, audit/control, fraud & forensic, industry experience and a BA/BS degree. An individual with an MBA or CPA and 5 years of experience will also meet the requirements. Employee will have provided professional services (accounting, auditing, legal or consulting) for no less than 2 years. Position requires advanced knowledge and skill that is customarily acquired by a prolonged course of specialized instruction or specific/specialized experience (accounting, finance, operations, technology, change management, strategic planning, etc.).
Individual may also have specialist certifications such as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Financial Forensic specialist (CFF), Certified Financial Advisor/Analyst (CFA), Federal certifications including Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP), Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), industry certifications including Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB), Certified Banker, etc.
This position will assist with scoping new engagements, planning assignments to meet the engagement requirements and deliverables, execute engagement duties including day to day management, supervising/training/evaluating other staff, and reporting to Engagement management and client personnel. This position will have direct input on important personnel decisions such as engagement performance and areas of needed improvement. The position requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters significant to specific client engagements.
This individual will have a minimum of 6 years of experience in finance, accounting, audit/control, fraud & forensic, industry experience and a BA/BS degree. An individual with an MBA or CPA and 4+ years of experience will also meet the requirements. Employee will have provided professional services (accounting, auditing, legal or consulting) for no less than 1 year. Position requires advanced knowledge and skill that is customarily acquired by a prolonged course of specialized instruction or specific/specialized experience (accounting, finance, operations, technology, change management, strategic planning, etc.).
Individual may also have specialist certifications such as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Financial Forensic specialist (CFF), Certified Financial Advisor/Analyst (CFA), Federal certifications including Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP), Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), industry certifications including Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB), Certified Banker, etc.
This position will help with day to day management of the engagement, draft deliverables, assist with the execution of engagement duties including performing analysis, supervising/training/evaluating other staff, and reporting to Engagement management and client personnel. This position will have input on important personnel decisions such as engagement performance and areas of needed improvement for other staff. The position requires the exercise of discretion, analytical assessment and independent judgment with respect to matters significant to specific client engagements.
This individual will have a minimum of 4+ years of experience in finance, accounting, audit/control, fraud & forensic, industry experience and a BA/BS degree. An individual with an MBA or CPA and 3 years of experience will also meet the requirements. Employee will have provided professional services (accounting, auditing, legal or consulting) for no less than 1 year. Position requires advanced knowledge and skill that is customarily acquired by a prolonged course of specialized instruction or specific/specialized experience (accounting, finance, operations, technology, change management, strategic planning, etc.).
Individual may also have specialist certifications such as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Financial Forensic specialist (CFF), Certified Financial Advisor/Analyst (CFA), Federal certifications including Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP), Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), industry certifications including Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB), Certified Banker, etc.
This position will help with day to day management of the engagement, draft deliverables, assist with the execution of engagement duties including performing analysis, supervising/training/evaluating other staff, and reporting to Engagement management and client personnel. This position will have input on important personnel decisions such as engagement performance and areas of needed improvement for other staff. The position requires the exercise of discretion, analytical assessment and independent judgment with respect to matters significant to specific client engagements.
This individual will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in finance, accounting, audit/control, fraud & forensic, industry experience and a BA/BS degree. An individual with an MBA or CPA and 2 years of experience will also meet the requirements. Employee will have provided professional services (accounting, auditing, legal or consulting) for no less than 1 year. Individual is obtaining required advanced knowledge and skill that is customarily acquired by a prolonged course of specialized instruction or specific/specialized experience (accounting, finance, operations, technology, change management, strategic planning, etc.).
Individual may also have or is pursuing various specialist certifications such as a CPA, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Financial Forensic specialist (CFF), Certified Financial Advisor/Analyst (CFA), Federal certifications including Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP), Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), industry certifications including Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB), Certified Banker, etc.
The position will execute engagement duties with supervision as needed. Associate will create, implement and render conclusions from spreadsheet analysis results. Associate will be responsible for reading and analyzing client documents to assess completeness, accuracy, and compliance. Analyst may supervise/provide guidance to client personnel. Associate must exercise discretion, strong analytical assessment capabilities and independent judgment (capable of making independent conclusions with support for such) with respect to matters significant to specific client engagements. (Exempt Employee assuming individual is on track for professional certification and/or specialized industry experience).
This individual will have a minimum of 2+ years of experience in finance, accounting, audit/control, fraud & forensic, industry experience and a BA/BS degree. An individual with an MBA or CPA and 1+ years of experience will also meet the requirements. Employee will have been exposed to professional services (accounting, auditing, legal or consulting) for at least 1 year. Individual is obtaining required advanced knowledge and skill that is customarily acquired by a prolonged course of specialized instruction or specific/specialized experience (accounting, finance, operations, technology, change management, strategic planning, etc.).
Individual may also have or is pursuing various specialist certifications such as a CPA, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Financial Forensic specialist (CFF), Certified Financial Advisor/Analyst (CFA), Federal certifications including Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP), Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), industry certifications including Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB), Certified Banker, etc.
This position will execute engagement duties with supervision as needed. Associate will create, implement and render conclusions from spreadsheet analysis results. Associate will be responsible for reading and analyzing client documents to assess completeness, accuracy, and compliance. Analyst may supervise/provide guidance to client personnel. Associate must exercise discretion, strong analytical assessment capabilities and independent judgment (capable of making independent conclusions with support for such) with respect to matters significant to specific client engagements.
This individual will have a minimum of 1+ years of experience in finance, accounting, audit/control, fraud & forensic, industry experience and a BA/BS degree. Employee will have been exposed to professional services (accounting, auditing, legal or consulting). Individual is obtaining required advanced knowledge and skill that is customarily acquired by a prolonged course of specialized instruction or specific/specialized experience (accounting, finance, operations, technology, change management, strategic planning, etc.).
Individual may also have or is pursuing various specialist certifications such as a CPA, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Financial Forensic specialist (CFF), Certified Financial Advisor/Analyst (CFA), Federal certifications including Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP), Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), industry certifications including Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB), Certified Banker, etc.
This position does analytical reviews, reviews supporting documentation for exceptions and/or findings, tracks documents received from client, tracks findings and maintains any databases, prepares work papers to support final report, where applicable.
This individual will have a BA/BS degree and will have 1 or less years of experience. Employee will have been exposed to professional services (accounting, auditing, legal or consulting). Individual is obtaining required advanced knowledge and skill that is customarily acquired by a prolonged course of specialized instruction or specific/specialized experience (accounting, finance, operations, technology, change management, strategic planning, etc.).
Individual is pursuing various specialist certifications such as a CPA, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Financial Forensic specialist (CFF), Certified Financial Advisor/Analyst (CFA), Federal certifications including Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP), Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), industry certifications including Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB), Certified Banker, etc.
This position does analytical reviews, reviews supporting documentation for exceptions and/or findings, tracks documents received from client, tracks findings and maintains any databases, prepares work papers to support final report, where applicable.