EH-FY27-Consulting-S&T-M&A-Manager-AR&I

Deloitte Development LLC; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte Development LLC is seeking a Manager in Mergers & Acquisitions to lead accounting and reporting consulting for complex deals in India. You will manage end-to-end engagements, supervise Senior Consultants and Consultants, and act as a trusted advisor on US GAAP/IFRS matters, ensuring high-quality client outcomes.

The role emphasizes stakeholder management, project budgeting, and collaboration with the M&A advisory practice to deliver robust financial reporting and disclosures.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA/ACCA with 7–10 years of experience in financial accounting and reporting.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships independently and navigate complex stakeholder environments.
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and review financial statements and oversee data analysis.
• Expert knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS with SEC reporting experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide M&A accounting and reporting consulting for end-to-end engagements.
• Lead projects and manage a team of Senior Consultants and Consultants.
• Serve as trusted advisor on technical accounting matters across deal lifecycles.
• Own engagement delivery, stakeholder management, budgeting, and billing.
• Contribute to proposals, thought leadership, and go-to-market initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Project management

Excel

Education

CA/CPA/ACCA

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Mergers&Acquisitions – Manager

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) as the name suggests is intriguing and complex. It calls for a business mindset tounderstandtherationalebehindthetransactionsandabilityandwillingnesstodivedeeperintoindustryissuesandbring greater insights for our clients. We are looking for a person who is passionate about M&A and willing to servechallengingclient needs, drive project outcomesand build enduring client relationships.

Workyou’ll do

The Engagement Manager will provide M&A accounting and reporting consulting, leading end-to-end projects and managing a team of Senior Consultants and Consultants. In this role, the Engagement Manager serves as a trusted advisor on technically demanding accounting matters across the deal lifecycle, driving high-quality outcomes for clients navigating complex transactions.

Technical Responsibilities

• Prepare and review carve-out financial statements, opening balance sheets for acquisitions, and SEC registration statements (including Form S-1), ensuring compliance with US GAAP or IFRS and applicable SEC reporting requirements
• Draft accounting policies, disclosure documentation, and technical position papers
• Lead US GAAP to IFRS conversions (and vice versa), including identification of accounting gaps and quantification assessments
• Prepare and review pro forma financial statements and deal-related financial information
• Conduct and oversee technical accounting research and analysis, including peer group benchmarking
• Perform discontinued operations analysis and prepare related disclosures for divestiture transactions
• Review draft financial statements for consistency, accuracy, and compliance

Leadership & Managerial Responsibilities

• Engagement Leadership: Owns end-to-end engagement delivery, including stakeholder relationship management, workstream resource planning and allocation, resolution of complex technical accounting issues, and accountability for on-time, high-quality outcomes
• Stakeholder Management: Serves as the primary day-to-day point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, managing expectations and maintaining alignment on deliverables, milestones, and timelines
• Business Development: Contributes to proposal development, thought leadership content, and go-to-market initiatives within the M&A advisory practice
• Team Development: Mentors and develops Senior Consultants and Consultants, providing coaching, performance feedback, and opportunities for professional growth

People & Practice Development

• Mentor, coach and develop senior consultants and consultants, providing ongoing feedback and supporting their career progression
• Actively participate in performance evaluation processes
• Support recruitment efforts by participating in interviews and campus or experienced hire initiatives
• Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing, training programs and capability building within the M&A practice

The team

Mergers & Acquisitions AR&I Services team provides financial reporting and integration assistance on transactions that encompasses various services required to enable the Buyer or Seller to prepare US GAAP (or IFRS, as applicable) compliant financial statements and disclosures and issuance of SEC compliant reports for public filers (e.g. Form 10, Form S- 1, etc.)

Required:

• CA/CPA/ACCA with 7 to 10 years of relevant experience in financial accounting and reporting services, financial analysis and interpretation, preferably with experience of working in M&A transactions
• Proven ability to manage client relationships independently and navigate complex stakeholder environments
• Ability to read, interpret and review financial statements, and oversee data analysis performed by the team
• Strong ability to research, read and interpret accounting guidance (US GAAP and IFRS), SEC regulations, with the ability to translate technical guidance into practical client solutions
• Strong eye for detail, advanced understanding of accounting concepts and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience in managing project economics including budgeting, billing, and resource forecasting
• Expert knowledge of MS Excel (with advanced knowledge of charts/graphs/pivot table)’ proficiency in financial reporting tools is a plus
• Strong leadership, coaching, counselling and people management skills with demonstrated ability to develop high-performing teams