Senior Manager – Technical & Transaction Accounting; Dallas

• Job Category Crypto, Accounting Advisory, Digital Assets
• Employee Type Full-Time
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others Yes

Description

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 l with flexibility built in
• 401(k) match , referral programs,…