FSO FAAS Technical Accounting Advisory Group Manager

EY•Atlanta, GA

28d•$112,700 - $234,800

About The Position

EY’s Financial Services Office (FSO) Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) team is seeking a Manager for its Technical Accounting Advisory Group (TAAG). The role supports the team’s growth by managing complex workstreams, developing strategic and practical solutions, and building trusted relationships with clients and colleagues across financial services organizations. The Manager advises companies on complex financial reporting and accounting matters, translating accounting requirements into clear recommendations and useful deliverables. The work may involve US GAAP, consolidation, transfers of financial assets such as securitizations and factoring, mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity transactions, and derivatives and hedging. The role involves collaborating with senior client executives and colleagues across service lines, managing engagement teams, and coaching team members. The position is listed in New York, Chicago, Hoboken, Boston, McLean, Atlanta, Charlotte, and Dallas. It requires willingness to travel and work beyond standard hours when necessary, as well as reliable transportation to EY offices and client sites. A driver’s license is strongly recommended.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
CPA certification.
5 to 8 years of relevant experience, preferably including audit experience with a public accounting firm.
Thorough understanding of US GAAP and experience applying accounting guidance to complex matters.
Experience or demonstrated interest in one or more of these areas: US GAAP accounting, including consolidation, transfers of financial assets such as securitizations and factoring, and mergers and acquisitions; debt and equity transactions; derivatives and hedging.
Understanding of the financial services industry, including commonly used terminology, processes, and tools.
Strong technical writing and presentation skills.
Experience managing engagement activities, priorities, and deadlines while delivering high-quality work.
Proven record of managing, mentoring, and developing high-performing colleagues.
Ability and curiosity to research and resolve emerging client issues involving regulations, industry practices, and new technologies.
Ability and willingness to travel and work beyond standard hours when necessary.
Reliable transportation to and from the EY office and client sites.

Nice To Haves

Audit experience with a public accounting firm.
A driver’s license is strongly recommended because rideshare and public transportation may not be available in all locations.

Responsibilities

Advise clients on complex technical accounting and financial reporting matters.
Collaborate with partners, senior managers, and clients to support strategy while balancing technical conclusions, risk considerations, and client expectations.
Translate complex accounting guidance into technical memoranda, accounting policies, presentations, implementation plans, and other decision-useful deliverables.
Manage engagement teams and workstreams, monitoring quality, scope, timelines, project economics, and stakeholder communications.
Coach, provide feedback to, and mentor team members.
Build relationships across service lines and bring integrated insights to clients.
Identify opportunities to improve client service, team processes, and deliverables.