Manager

The Opportunity

We are looking for a professional to join EY FAAS, having expertise across the FAAS solutions and specifically for engagements related to Transactions, technical accounting governance.

The Manager should be competent to manage a portfolio of clients and be responsible for the timeliness and quality of the work as per EY Global Standards for our FAAS team. While the Manager will be based out of one of our EY GDS locations globally, the individual will be responsible for supporting EY practices and clients across the Global Market. Also, the individual could be required to travel to other countries (short-term) for executing the client engagements.

Your Key Responsibilities

Lead global or domestic client service teams to execute the following FAAS solutions:

• Accounting and PMO support for transactions such as purchase price accounting, divestiture/carve-out accounting, IPOs, SPACs and/or Fresh start (Bankruptcy) accounting
• Preparation of financial statements/MD&A
• GAAP conversion
• Accounting policy and governance
• Technical accounting research and advisory
• Remediation and readiness
• Organizing and providing technical training
• Addressing service delivery quality issues

Manage and develop people

• Lead a team of Assistant Managers and Seniors and make sure the team delivers high - quality work, as per EY Global methodology, on time and to budget
• Conduct FAAS team performance reviews, serve as a positive leader and mentor, and contribute to the team performance
• Identify development opportunities and training needs for high performing Assistant Managers, Seniors or Staff.

Manage business and clients

• Actively support the Americas or EMEIA FAAS leadership both in terms of growth as well as quality initiatives
• Enhance relationships with global teams and leverage connections to identify opportunities for work at the GDS
• Apply independent and objective professional judgment in applying accounting standards to meet engagement expectations, including regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of accounting concepts; stay informed of professional standards and firm policies (e.g., guidelines of the EY FAAS Policy Manual); and effectively apply this knowledge to moderately difficult and/or complex client situations
• Undertaking practice development activities including contributing to thought leadership pieces, running industry events, delivering training, or managing team communications
• Contributing to business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients

Skills and attributes for success

• Expert knowledge of IFRS or US GAAP and International accounting standards
• Extensive hands-on experience in the following areas:
  • Transaction accounting and reporting IPO's, SPACs, Carve Outs, PPA etc
  • GAAP conversions and implementation of new accounting standards
  • Drafting and designing accounting policies
  • Technical accounting research and advisory
  • Consolidation and compilation support
  • Financial statement close process support
• Flexibility and willingness to travel on short notice, as necessary
• Strong written and verba communication, presentation and technical writing skills

Ideally, you’ll also 

• Have experience of working with international clients (preferred)
• Have a track record with a leading consulting firm

What we look for

• Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA (US) or ACCA (UK)
• 6 - 10 years of post-qualification experience in assurance or finance controllership roles, including 2+ years of Financial Accounting and Advisory experience
• Candidates with prior Big 10 experience would be an added advantage
• Exposure to data analytics and visualization tools (an added advantage)