At PwC, our people in deals focus on providing strategic advice and support to clients in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuring. They help clients navigate complex transactions and maximise value in their business deals. In capital markets accounting advisory services at PwC, you will focus on providing strategic guidance on a broad range of technical accounting, financial reporting, transaction structures and capital markets topics. You will advise clients on complex accounting advisory and financial reporting issues around deals (both public and private) and other transformational business events that may impact an organisation’s value.Translating the vision, you set the tone, and inspire others to follow. Your role is crucial in driving business growth, shaping the direction of client engagements, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success. You create a healthy working environment while maximising client satisfaction. You cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, understanding tradeoffs, and leveraging our collective strength.
Skills
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
- Lead in line with our values and brand.
- Develop new ideas, solutions, and structures; drive thought leadership.
- Solve problems by exploring multiple angles and using creativity, encouraging others to do the same.
- Balance long-term, short-term, detail-oriented, and big picture thinking.
- Make strategic choices and drive change by addressing system-level enablers.
- Promote technological advances, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together.
- Identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities to success for the Firm.
- Adhere to and enforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
About the Job / Competency Overview:
Introduction to PwC, PwC Acceleration Centers (ACs), and CMAAS
- At PwC, our people in deals focus on providing strategic advice and support to clients in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, and capital raising events (e.g. IPOs). They help clients navigate complex transactions and maximize value in their business deals.
- A career in Capital Markets Accounting Advisory Services (“CMAAS”) at PwC offers the opportunity to guide clients through complex accounting, reporting, and transaction structures tied to transformative deals and events. Within PwC’s India Acceleration Centers, you’ll contribute to this work as part of a global talent hub, collaborating with both onshore and offshore CMAAS teams.
Job Overview:
As a Director, you’ll work with CMAAS teams to perform data-driven financial and GAAP analyses and coordinate with PwC network offices on project deliverables. While responsibilities are based on qualifications, experience, Microsoft skills, and accounting knowledge, specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Bring deep transaction knowledge and accounting expertise, combined with strong analytical and communication skills, to simplify complex issues and deliver clear, actionable guidance.
- Lead and manage teams effectively by overseeing multiple engagements, setting performance expectations, and cultivating a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
- Understand end-to-end process workflows, including work request initiation through completion, effective use of the firm’s workflow management tools, and proper documentation of work performed.
- Foster relationships with offshore CMAAS teams by building credibility through subject matter expertise, demonstrating strong relationship management skills, and consistently providing high-quality deliverables.
- Develop and grow AC staff through mentoring and coaching, supporting career development, promoting diversity and inclusion, and contributing to training and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
- Drive innovation and business improvement by leveraging technology, contributing to internal initiatives such as AI and digitization, and identifying opportunities to improve engagement integration with the US, productivity and client service delivery.
Requirements And Qualifications
- Must possess CA/CS/CFA/MBA Finance or an equivalent accounting or financial designation with a minimum of 10 years of experience.
- Possess advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS, with the ability to apply standards to complex transactions.
- Demonstrated experience leading diverse teams by fostering a culture of trust, encouraging innovation through inclusive perspectives, and coaching staff with timely, constructive feedback.
- Proven experience in technical accounting, financial reporting, and capital markets, which may include areas such as (i) IPOs, debt offerings, private placements, and carve-outs, (ii) acquisitions, alliances/joint ventures, and post-deal accounting, (iii) restructurings, restatements, and bankruptcies, (iv) GAAP conversions and adoption of new standards, and (v) managing deadlines and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to manage complex project workflows and consistently deliver high-quality results on time.
- Strong skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power Query, Power Pivot), with Alteryx, Power BI, and AI tools as desirable.
- Capacity to work independently on qualitative and quantitative analyses, with the agility to learn new skills autonomously.
- Fluent in English, with advanced reading, writing, and communication abilities.
- Minimum eight days a month required in office.
