FSO FAAS TAAG - Transactions-Manager

Overview

This role is part of the Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) Transactions team. As a Manager, you will advise companies on complex financial reporting and accounting matters in a client-facing, no “off-the-shelf” solutions environment.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients on complex and technical accounting issues across a range of industries.
• Develop and communicate strategic solutions, tailored to each client’s unique challenges and needs.
• Advise on complex financial reporting and accounting matters, including (but not limited to):
  • Revenue recognition
  • Share-based payments
  • Financial asset transfers and securitizations
  • Consolidation
  • Leases
  • Mergers and acquisitions
• Build and maintain relationships with colleagues across FAAS and multiple service lines to deliver integrated service and share insights beyond accounting.
• Challenge existing practices and help clients develop answers to complex accounting issues.
• Ensure the engagement team thoroughly understands clients’ needs, ambitions, and expectations.
• Manage performance and identify opportunities to improve products and processes.
• Collaborate with partners, senior managers, and clients to influence strategy while balancing risk and client expectations.
• Research and resolve emerging client issues, including regulations, industry practices, and new technologies.
• Expect regular travel to meet with key clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, CPA certification, and 2 to 5 years work experience (preferably as an auditor in a public accounting firm).
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.
• Thorough understanding of US GAAP.
• Exposure or interest in:
  • Revenue recognition
  • Share-based payments
  • Financial asset transfers (including securitizations and factoring agreements)
  • Consolidations
  • Equity method accounting
• Exposure to strategic transactions, such as business combinations, M&As, and joint ventures.
• Understanding of the financial services industry, including commonly used terminology, processes, and tools.
• Proven record of excellence managing, mentoring, and improving a team of high-performing colleagues.
• Confidence to research and resolve emerging client issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to take on new responsibilities and listen to clients to help them meet their goals.
• Ability to build relationships, negotiate, and present with creativity and confidence.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US: $112,700 to $206,500.
• Base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State, and California (excluding Sacramento): $135,200 to $234.800.
• Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through factors including (but not limited to) education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.
• Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and paid time off options.

Location

Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Charlotte, Dallas, Hoboken, McLean, New York