FSO FAAS TAAG - Transactions-Manager

Ernst & Young Oman; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

EY’s Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) Manager role in the Transactions group focuses on shaping and sustaining momentum across diverse industries. You will advise clients on complex financial reporting topics and deliver tailored insights beyond standard solutions.

Leading engagements with strong emphasis on listening to client needs, you will collaborate across FAAS and other service lines, travel to meet key clients, and mentor junior staff to drive excellence in a fast-growing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, CPA certification and 2–5 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&A 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

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of key complex accounting areas and use that knowledge to provide tailored client solutions.
• Collaborate with FAAS and across multiple service lines to deliver integrated insights.
• Build relationships with clients and travel to meet key contacts.
• Challenge existing practices to help clients resolve complex issues.

Skills

Consulting with clients

Team mentoring

US GAAP knowledge

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA certification

Job description

Location

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

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.

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

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, a minimum of three weeks of vacation plus ten observed holidays and three paid personal days, and a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

Application Process

EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.

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