FSO FAAS TAAG - Transactions-Manager

EY; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

EY’s FAAS Transactions team in the United States seeks a Manager to shape and sustain momentum on complex accounting matters, including revenue recognition, securitizations, consolidations, and equity method accounting. You will work across industries, advising clients with tailored insights and an exceptional experience.

Travel to meet key clients may be required. As part of FAAS Transactions in EY's Financial Services Office, you will collaborate with colleagues across service lines to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and CPA certification with 2–5 years of public accounting experience.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.
• Thorough understanding of US GAAP.
• Exposure to revenue recognition, share-based payments, securitizations, consolidations, and equity method accounting.
• Exposure to strategic transactions such as M&A and joint ventures.
• Knowledge of financial services industry terminology, processes and tools.
• Proven ability to mentor and lead teams.
• Ability to research and resolve emerging client issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of complex accounting areas and deliver tailored insights to clients.
• Collaborate with FAAS and cross-service lines to provide integrated service.
• Travel may be required to meet with key clients.

Skills

Strong technical writing

Strong presentation skills

US GAAP knowledge

Audit experience

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 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. You will 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 will also collaborate with colleagues within FAAS and across multiple service lines, building relationships and identifying opportunities to bring insights across all disciplines beyond accounting to our clients. Regular travel may be required to meet with key clients.

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 the 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

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 in unique and creative ways. If you’re a confident leader with a curious mind and the ability to solve complex issues, this role is for you.

What Working At EY Offers

We offer a competitive compensation package. 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.

• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities.