Senior Technical Accounting Advisor — FAAS/TAAG

EY; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,800 - 149,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary range

Hybrid work model

Flexible vacation policy

Job summary

EY is seeking a Senior in the Technical Accounting Advisory Group (TAAG) within FAAS in Chicago. You will work across industries on complex accounting topics including consolidation, joint ventures, IPOs, business combinations, revenue recognition, and SEC reporting.

You will collaborate with FAAS, audit teams, and clients to deliver high-quality service, mentor teams, and drive technical accounting excellence. The role requires CPA and strong communication, with a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 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 engagement teams thoroughly understand 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 products and processes.

Responsibilities

• Think on your feet and challenge existing practices to develop solutions to complex issues.
• Build relationships and identify opportunities for clients across service lines.
• Collaborate with partners, senior managers, and other consultants to design and influence strategy.
• Travel occasionally to meet with key clients and support engagements.

Skills

Consulting with clients

US GAAP

Project management

Time management

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Regulatory research

Education

Bachelor’s degree, CPA

Job description

EY is seeking a Senior in the Technical Accounting Advisory Group (TAAG) within FAAS in Chicago. You will work across industries on complex accounting topics including consolidation, joint ventures, IPOs, business combinations, revenue recognition, and SEC reporting.

You will collaborate with FAAS, audit teams, and clients to deliver high-quality service, mentor teams, and drive technical accounting excellence. The role requires CPA and strong communication, with a hybrid work model.