Senior Manager - Technical Accounting Advisory

DLA, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model with flexibility

Flexible PTO

401(k) match

Referral programs

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

DLA, LLC is seeking a Senior Manager – Accounting Advisory to join its Accounting & Financial Operations team in a role that blends leadership with hands‑on technical accounting and financial reporting. You’ll lead engagements, mentor staff, and work closely with Partners to deliver high‑quality client outcomes.

In this hybrid position, you’ll guide complex accounting matters, prepare GAAP disclosures, and support SEC filings while growing the practice and client relationships in a people‑first,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA certification required.
• 10+ years of accounting or professional services experience.
• Experience in middle‑market or PE‑backed businesses.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical accounting, financial reporting, audit readiness, and IPO readiness engagements.
• Advise clients on complex accounting matters and new accounting standards.
• Prepare and review GAAP financial statements, disclosures, and supporting workpapers.
• Guide clients through SEC financial reporting and filing requirements.
• Manage engagement delivery, competing priorities, and hands‑on technical accounting execution.
• Develop team members through clear direction, coaching, and constructive feedback.
• Support Partners with client relationships, business development, and practice management.
• Improve processes and develop scalable solutions that support practice growth.

Skills

Technical accounting

U.S. GAAP

Financial reporting

Accounting research

Project management

Team leadership

Client communication

Business development

Middle-market experience

Private equity exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Job description

Brief Description

Looking for Your Next Opportunity in Accounting Consulting or Advisory?

At DLA, our Accounting & Financial Operations team helps private and public companies navigate technical accounting, financial reporting, audit readiness, and IPO readiness. As a Senior Manager – Accounting Advisory, you’ll work closely with clients and Partners, develop a talented team, and help shape a growing practice. Our boutique firm offers varied client engagements, hands‑on leadership opportunities, and clear paths for career growth and advancement.

Brief Description

Looking for Your Next Opportunity in Accounting Consulting or Advisory?

At DLA, our Accounting & Financial Operations team helps private and public companies navigate technical accounting, financial reporting, audit readiness, and IPO readiness. As a Senior Manager – Accounting Advisory, you’ll work closely with clients and Partners, develop a talented team, and help shape a growing practice. Our boutique firm offers varied client engagements, hands‑on leadership opportunities, and clear paths for career growth and advancement.

We’re currently looking for a Technical Accounting Senior Manager to join our Accounting & Financial Operations team. If you’re ready to lead complex accounting advisory projects, build client relationships, and develop your team while growing your career in a people‑first firm, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Manager – Accounting Advisory, you’ll lead engagements while staying directly involved in technical accounting and financial reporting. Your day‑to‑day may include:

• Lead technical accounting, financial reporting, audit readiness, and IPO readiness engagements.
• Advise clients on complex accounting matters and new accounting standards.
• Prepare and review GAAP financial statements, disclosures, and supporting workpapers.
• Guide clients through SEC financial reporting and filing requirements.
• Manage engagement delivery, competing priorities, and hands‑on technical accounting execution.
• Develop team members through clear direction, coaching, and constructive feedback.
• Support Partners with client relationships, business development, and practice management.
• Improve processes and develop scalable solutions that support practice growth.

What You’ll Bring

We know great team members come from all kinds of backgrounds. Some things we typically look for:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA certification is required.
• Bring 10+ years of relevant accounting or professional services experience.
• Offer top 10 accounting and advisory firm experience, strongly preferred.
• Bring experience serving middle‑market companies and/or private equity‑backed businesses.
• Demonstrate strong technical accounting, U.S. GAAP, and financial reporting expertise.
• Apply strong analytical, accounting research, project management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Lead and develop teams while managing multiple engagements and priorities.
• Communicate and present complex accounting matters clearly to clients and Partners.
• Balance hands‑on technical execution with client service and practice development.

Why DLA

DLA is a people‑first firm built on collaboration, accountability, and continuous growth. Our core values - People First, Stronger Together, Driven to Deliver, Evolve with Purpose, and Growth‑Oriented Mindset, aren't just words on a wall; they're how we hire, work, and grow together. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Emphasis on work‑life balance compared to traditional audit firms
• Flexible PTO (plus your birthday as a holiday)
• Direct client exposure from day one
• Career path to leadership & Partner
• Hybrid work model with flexibility built in
• 401(k) match, referral programs, and comprehensive benefits

Come Be a Part of Our Success Story

At DLA, we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. Driven by our mission to deliver forward‑thinking, client‑focused advisory services, we hire great people from all backgrounds, because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values of Integrity, Quality, Innovation, Collaboration, and Community, you’ll find a home here.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process.

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