Audit & Assurance Senior Manager

About the role

The Senior Manager will play a key role within our Capital Markets Transactions (CMT) group within Assurance. We are seeking professionals who want to build off their IPO and transactions experience to oversee complex engagement related to IPO/SPAC readiness and execution as well as other transactions and technical accounting projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, providing technical guidance, project oversight, and cross-functional coordination to ensure high-quality delivery to our clients.
• Identify, prepare and participate in proposals and marketplace activities.
• Lead IPO readiness and execution engagements, including project planning, stakeholder management, and delivery of key milestones.
• Supervise, coach and mentor all levels of staff. Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback and training.
• Develop and communicate workplace culture and code of conduct.
• Be an advisor to newly public and private clients to assist with accounting and financial reporting, among other areas.
• Stay connected to market trends to think through future innovative solutions.
• Leverage industry knowledge in financial services, crypto, technology, and/or aerospace and defense; prior experience in these sectors is a plus.
• Research and clearly document accounting issues, ensuring alignment with applicable accounting standards.
• Analyze complex documents, synthesize and summarize key facts for stakeholders.
• Apply creative thinking and effective problem-solving skills to manage multiple engagements independently.
• Foster and manage strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor.
• Lead, motivate, and manage teams comprising members at all levels of experience.
• Provide excellent on-the-job training and demonstrate a passion for teaching and mentoring others.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment, adapting to changing priorities.
• Exhibit superior project and time management abilities to meet deadlines and deliver results.
• Communicate complex issues clearly and succinctly, supported by strong presentation skills.
• Expand market presence by networking and building strategic relationships within the industry.
• Work efficiently and effectively within virtual and remote team environments.
• Stay current on regulatory and capital markets developments impacting clients and engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• 8+ years of public accounting or equivalent experience, ideally within a public accounting and/or advisory environment
• 5+ years of experience in managing and supervising teams
• Deep understanding of capital markets transactions (e.g., IPOs, SPACs, and other equity/debt offerings)
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting background
• Proven ability to lead complex, multi-threaded projects with competing priorities
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills
• Strong and up-to-date technical knowledge of US GAAP accounting standards
• Must have one of the following certifications: CPA (in office state), CFA, CRISC, PMP or other related certification
• You should reside within a commutable distance of your assigned office with the ability to commute daily, if required
• You can expect to co-locate on average 3 times a week with variations based on types of work/projects and client locations
• Able to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
• Preferred: Advanced degree in accounting or related field
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Financial services, crypto, technology, and/or aerospace and defense industry experience
• Experience in financial reporting and SEC requirements of IPOs