Technical Accounting Manager, Controllership

Deloitte • Tampa, FL

7d • $97,600 - $162,800

About The Position

Deloitte is seeking an experienced Technical Accounting Manager within the Chief Accounting Officer organization’s Financial Reporting function. The role provides guidance on complex, non-routine accounting matters, including revenue recognition, leases, consolidation, investments, joint ventures, and mergers and acquisitions. The Manager independently researches technical issues, develops accounting positions, reviews contracts, updates accounting policies, and engages with senior stakeholders across the organization. The position also supports system enhancements and ad hoc projects and monitors standard-setting activity to help the firm remain current and compliant with evolving US GAAP requirements.

The Technical Accounting team supports complex accounting matters involving accounting policy, financial reporting, transaction accounting, and implementation of new accounting standards. It works closely with finance, controllership, and business stakeholders to analyze technical issues, develop practical recommendations, and support execution in deadline-driven environments. Recruiting for this role ends November 30, 2026. The position may be based in any of the 30 listed U.S. locations, and travel averages 0–15%, depending on the work, clients, and industries served.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• At least 5 years of relevant technical accounting experience; professional services or public accounting experience is preferred.
• Advanced understanding of ASC 805, ASC 606, ASC 810, ASC 842, and ASC 323.
• Experience researching technical accounting issues and preparing clear, authoritative accounting memoranda.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product.
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships; strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and meet deadlines.
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams and mentor others.
• Ability to travel an average of 0–15%, depending on work, clients, and industries served.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a large professional services or multi-entity organization.
• Experience supporting MA&D transactions, including purchase price allocation and integration accounting.
• Familiarity with FASB standard-setting processes and monitoring emerging accounting issues.
• Experience with SAP, Workiva, or other financial reporting systems.
• Experience using artificial intelligence tools for accounting research, document review, and preparation of technical accounting memoranda.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Review complex arrangements involving revenue, leases, investments, consolidation, joint ventures, and other topics; identify accounting issues and determine appropriate treatment under US GAAP.
• Research accounting guidance and evaluate fact patterns; prepare technical accounting memoranda, position papers, and client-ready analyses.
• Support the Accounting Policy team in writing, reviewing, and updating firm accounting policies to reflect applicable standards.
• Monitor FASB standard-setting activity and interpretive guidance from the AICPA and Big Four technical publications; assess potential effects on the firm’s accounting positions and financial reporting.
• Review mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures under ASC 805, Business Combinations, and identify and resolve related accounting issues.
• Partner with business stakeholders, Corporate Development, and Finance Business Partners to evaluate transactions and support accounting policy application and purchase price allocation valuation considerations.
• Help ensure MA&D transactions, joint ventures, and other wholly owned subsidiaries maintained off ledger are recorded and reported accurately and timely; confirm related controls operate effectively.
• Support discussions with business leadership, the Office of General Counsel, Quality Risk Management, Finance Business Partners, and National Office senior personnel on complex accounting issues.
• Support system enhancement and transformation initiatives, especially revenue recognition system requirements.
• Translate accounting requirements into functional and technical design specifications for system enhancements, automation, and end-to-end process improvements.
• Identify and drive process improvements to increase efficiency and strengthen controls within Technical Accounting.
• Support firm-wide special projects by evaluating technical accounting implications, identifying key issues, and advising on appropriate accounting treatment.
• Lead projects or workstreams, manage competing priorities and deadlines, and mentor others with clear guidance.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual incentive program, subject to program rules and relevant factors.
• Broad range of employee benefits; specific benefits are not listed.
• Opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership opportunities, and grow through mentorship and formal development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager