Senior Manager – Technical Accounting & Transaction Advisory; Hybrid – DLA Office

Ready to Advance Your Career in Technical Accounting, M&A, and Transaction Advisory?

At DLA
, our Accounting Advisory team helps clients navigate complex financial reporting and transaction events — from IPO readiness and SEC filings to technical accounting
, M&A support
, and financial reporting transformation
. We combine deep technical expertise with a people-first consulting approach
, ensuring our professionals have the tools, flexibility, and support to thrive.

If you’re passionate about accounting advisory
, transaction accounting
, and finance transformation
, you’ll find meaningful work here with a team that values People First
, is Driven to Deliver
, Evolves with Purpose
, and is Stronger Together
.

We’re seeking a Senior Manager – Technical Accounting & Transaction Advisory to join our Accounting Advisory Services team. This hybrid position can be based in any DLA office — Fairfield, NJ; NYC;
Boston;
Chicago; or Dallas.

You’ll lead high-impact technical accounting
, M&A, and transaction advisory projects, guiding clients through complex accounting challenges and IPO readiness initiatives while mentoring high-performing teams and contributing to a growing national advisory practice.

You’ll lead engagements that help clients tackle technical accounting challenges and transaction-related events. Your day-to-day may include:

• Leading client engagements focused on technical accounting
  , transaction accounting
  , and financial reporting
• Advising clients on complex areas such as revenue recognition (ASC 606),
  lease accounting (ASC 842),
  business combinations (ASC 805), and stock-based compensation (ASC 718)
• Performing transaction accounting analyses including quality of earnings (QoE),
  carve-outs
  , and financial due diligence for acquisitions and divestitures
• Guiding clients through IPO readiness
  , accounting policy documentation
  , technical memos
  , and internal control assessments
• Overseeing preparation and review of technical accounting memos
  , financial statements
  , and disclosures under US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
• Supporting clients through audit readiness and direct communication with external auditors
• Identifying opportunities to enhance financial reporting processes
  , automate workflows, and improve reporting scalability
• Leading project planning, budgeting, and execution to ensure engagement profitability and client satisfaction
• Coaching and developing Managers and Seniors while contributing to DLA’s collaborative, high-performance culture
• Partnering with Directors and Partners on business development
  , client expansion
  , and thought leadership initiatives

We know great professionals come from all backgrounds. Some things we typically look for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA required
• 8+ years of progressive experience in accounting advisory
  , technical accounting
  , or transaction advisory
  , ideally within public accounting or consulting
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP
  , financial reporting
  , and SEC requirements
• Demonstrated expertise in transaction accounting
  , including quality of earnings and financial due diligence
• Experience supporting IPO readiness
  , audit preparation
  , and complex accounting analyses
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent engagements and deliver high-quality results under deadlines
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities within a client-service or consulting environment

We’re not your typical firm. DLA combines the expertise of a national advisory practice with the flexibility and entrepreneurial spirit of a boutique. You’ll work with leaders who value your voice, invest in your growth, and support your career journey. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Emphasis on work-life balance compared to traditional firms
• Flexible PTO (plus your birthday as a holiday)
• Direct client exposure from day one
• Clear path to leadership & Partner
• Hybrid work mode with flexibility built in
• 401(k) match
  , referral programs, and comprehensive healthcare benefits

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