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 verbal communication, presentation and technical writing skills
To qualify for the role, you must have
- 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
