Specialist Manager, Engagement Matters

Deloitte•Dayton, OH

105d•$93,000 - $171,300•Onsite

About The Position

As a Manager in our Engagement Consultation (EC) team, you’ll operate at the intersection of regulatory compliance and client service delivery – advising Deloitte engagement teams on auditor independence requirements and their impacts on the professional services environment. In this highly consultative role, you’ll work closely with Deloitte engagement teams and help them navigate independence considerations so they can deliver services confidently while complying with the applicable independence regulations. In addition, you’ll collaborate with Deloitte engagement teams across our business functions (e.g., Consulting Services, Tax, Audit & Assurance), offering the unique opportunity to broaden your horizons and build a deeper understanding of the firm’s Multi-Disciplinary Model (MDM). Success in this role requires strong research and investigative skills and the ability to apply professional judgment under time pressure – regularly partnering with ICN and engagement leadership to frame issues clearly, align on independence risks, and drive timely decisions across a high volume of simultaneous consultation matters. If this sounds exciting, then our ICN Engagement Consultation team may be the right fit for you!

Requirements

Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
Ability to lead projects or workstreams
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, compliance, law, or another related field
5+ years of experience in professional services, compliance, risk management, accounting, finance, legal, or audit environments
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams, and other standard office productivity tools
Experience using artificial intelligence-enabled tools or emerging technology solutions to support research, analysis, documentation, or communication
Ability to travel 0-10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license and/or advanced degree in finance, accounting, business, or law
Experience in regulatory compliance, risk assessment, internal controls, and interpretation of rules, regulations, and standards
Proven application of independence requirements for professional auditing firms
Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Experience in public accounting
Strong understanding of Deloitte businesses, service offerings, or service delivery models

Responsibilities

Analyzing proposed client services and relationships against applicable auditor independence requirements and evaluating potential independence risks, including navigating the nuances and complexities of client structures, affiliate relationships, and emerging technology-enabled capabilities, with the ability to apply new requirements on the fly as the regulatory landscape evolves.
Advising Partners, Principals, Managing Directors, Senior Managers, and client service leadership on engagement-related independence matters involving client services, affiliate relationships, mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, and emerging technology-enabled capabilities.
Performing research, drafting conclusions and communications, and strategizing on next steps in coordination with senior team members, managing multiple active consultation matters simultaneously and responding to client-facing teams with urgency and precision.
Interpreting and applying American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) independence rules, as well as Deloitte US Firms independence policies.
Developing policy communications, training materials, and other guidance to support awareness of new, changing, and existing independence requirements.