FSO FAAS TAAG - Transactions-Manager

Location

Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Charlotte, Dallas, Hoboken, McLean, New York

Opportunity

When our clients face complex finance and accounting issues, they rely on us to provide deep expertise and insights. As a Manager in our Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) Transactions group, you will play a critical role in advising companies on complex financial reporting and accounting matters, including revenue recognition, share-based payments, financial asset transfers, securitizations, consolidation, leases, and mergers & acquisitions.

You will help shape innovative, strategic solutions, deepen client relationships, and drive the success of our Advisory Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of complex accounting areas to deliver tailored insights and challenge existing practices.
• Collaborate across FAAS and multiple service lines to build relationships and bring integrated solutions to clients.
• Lead engagements, ensuring that client expectations are understood and satisfied.
• Identify and communicate opportunities to improve client outcomes and internal processes.
• Travel regularly to meet with key clients.

Skills and Attributes

• Consult on complex, technical accounting issues with clients.
• Collaborate with partners, senior managers, and clients to influence strategy and balance risk.
• Ensure engagement teams understand unique client needs and expectations.
• Build relationships across disciplines to provide seamless integrated service.
• Manage performance and identify chances to improve products and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, CPA certification, and 2–5 years of audit experience preferably in a public accounting firm.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills.
• Thorough understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Exposure or interest in revenue recognition, share‑based payments, financial asset transfers (securitizations, factoring agreements), consolidation, and equity method accounting.
• Experience with strategic transactions such as business combinations, M&A, and joint ventures.
• Understanding of the financial services industry and common terminology, processes, and tools.
• Proven record of excellence in managing, mentoring, and improving high‑performing teams.
• Confidence to research and resolve emerging client issues, including regulatory and technological changes.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary, with ranges that vary by geographic location.
• Comprehensive Total Rewards package: medical and dental coverage, pension, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.
• Pension and 401(k) plans with company contributions.
• A minimum of three weeks of vacation, ten observed holidays, and three paid personal days.
• Hybrid work model with flexible in‑office expectations.
• Supportive, inclusive culture that values development and growth.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. For assistance with accommodations, please contact EY Talent Shared Services Team by phone or email.