FSO FAAS TAAG - Transactions-Manager

Location:

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

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When our clients are facing complex finance and accounting issues, they look to us for insights given our deep experience and subject matter expertise Whether weighing the pros and cons of capital transaction structure alternatives, analyzing the hedging strategy to minimize operational risk, leasing a new headquarters, investing in a new business, we provide the support and guidance needed for to allow our clients to answer important questions.

** The opportunity*
* Our Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) team is growing exponentially, and as a Manager in our Transactions group, you will play a critical role in shaping and sustaining that momentum. Working across a broad range of industries, you will have the opportunity to advance your career by developing and communicating innovative, strategic solutions both internally and with clients.

This role requires a strong focus on listening to and understanding our clients' unique challenges, enabling you to deliver tailored insights and an exceptional client experience in an environment where there are no "off-the-shelf" solutions. As part of our Financial Services Office (FSO) FAAS Transactions team, you will advise companies on complex financial reporting and accounting matters, including-but not limited to- revenue recognition;

share-based payments; financial asset transfers and securitizations; consolidation; leases; and mergers and acquisitions.

** Your

Key Responsibilities *
* The nature of this role means no two projects will be the same. That means you'll need to develop a deep understanding of key complex accounting areas and use that knowledge to think on your feet and challenge existing practices to help our clients develop answers to complex issues. You'll also be collaborating with colleagues within FAAS and across multiple service lines, so we'll look to you to build relationships and identify opportunities to bring insights across all disciplines beyond accounting to our clients.

. Regular travel may be required as you will be meeting with key clients, some of those being the most respected in their fields.

** Skills And Attributes For Success*
* + Consulting with clients on complex and technical accounting issues

+ Collaborating with partners, senior managers and clients to influence strategy, balancing risk and client expectations

+ Ensuring our Engagement team thoroughly understands our clients' unique needs, ambitions and expectations

+ Building relationships with colleagues across multiple service lines to provide seamless integrated service

+ Managing performance and identifying opportunities to improve our products and processes

** To qualify for the role you must have*
* + A 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

+ A thorough understanding of US GAAP

+ Exposure or interest in revenue recognition, share-based payments, financial asset transfers such as securitizations and factoring agreements,  consolidations and equity method accounting

+ Exposure to strategic transactions, such as business combinations, M&As and joint ventures

+ An understanding of financial services industry, as well as commonly used terminology, processes and tools

+ A proven record of excellence when managing, mentoring and improving a team of high-performing colleagues

+ The confidence to research and resolve emerging client issues, including regulations, industry practices and new technologies

** What We Look For*
* We're interested in versatile people with the ability to take on new responsibilities and listen to clients to help them meet their goals. We're not just looking for technical accounting experience - we're after genuinely interesting people with the ability to build relationships, negotiate, present and think…