Job description
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We have entered a period that will see businesses transform like never before. The Finance function sits at the center of this change, playing a key role which is seeing the demands of the CFO and their team increase. In response, we have established a CFO Advisory business at Deloitte which delivers innovative, bespoke solutions to CFOs in some of the world's leading businesses, developing sustained relationships as a trusted adviser supporting and advising on their management responsibilities.
The Accounting and Reporting Advisory (US Markets) team is a critical and integrated part of our CFO Advisory business - leading relationships and supporting our clients in their capital markets strategies and particularly, in the US markets.
We work across all industries and with both private and listed businesses. Joining our team will provide great opportunities to work on transactions, where we work closely and seamlessly with other teams in Technology & Transformation and across Deloitte, to help our clients as they address a wide range of disruptive events - including IPO, M&A, regulatory change and technology transformation.
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Connect to your opportunity
You have an exciting opportunity to join our team and contribute to expanding the business, build client and internal relationships, support market place activity, and be part of a wider team advising and shaping the leading Finance teams of the future.
Responsibilities will include:
1. Advisory projects within the US markets space, including transactions accounting, GAAP conversions, assist and with our operational finance teams
2. Acting as an expert regarding IFRS/US GAAP - related matters and supporting client management on the implementation and application of accounting standards and accounting
3. Performing top down risk assessment and controls gap assessment to monitor operational effectiveness and support clients deliver remediation activities
4. Providing seamless joined up expert advice and assistance alongside other Deloitte teams
5. Running a team or several teams concurrently to deliver excellent quality results to clients against deadlines
6. Developing sustained and trusted relationships with CFOs and senior finance and controls leaders
7. Leading and supporting the winning of new business
8. Supporting our clients with SEC reporting requirements, including drafting of technical memos/white papers and responding to SEC comments
9. Assisting with drafting of financial related areas of registration statements and quarterly/annual report
10. Managing IPO readiness assessment, including gap analysis and bridge planning
11. Supporting clients in SOX implementation programs as well as providing insights and expertise in internal control deficiencies
12. Be involved in a variety of US related transactions across EMEA, the emerging markets and globally
Connect to your skills and professional experience
We are looking for candidates with strong financial controls experience and a background in external audit and accounting. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a mix of technical controls rigor, practical controls problem-solving, project management and client relationships experience and skills.
To qualify for the role you should have:
1. Significant experience in delivering high quality complex projects or equivalent including effective planning, project, financial and people management
2. A proven track record in establishing and maintaining excellent relationships with senior clients and lead, manage and work effectively in teams
3. Excellent networking and influencing skills
4. Strong accounting knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP and SEC rules is required, with ability to research technical issues, to present complex technical situations in a clear and concise manner and produce reports and analysis on accounting issues
5. Relevant Audit working experience with proven technical knowledge of PCAOB audits and a proven track record of outstanding performance (ideally with another Big 4)
6. US SOX and/or internal controls over financial reporting ("ICFR") experience is highly desired, including an in-depth understanding of the COSO 2013 internal controls framework as well as relevant PCAOB and SEC requirements in relation to US SOX compliance
7. Good understanding of control design, implementation and operation
8. Good understanding of core financial processes and associated risks, as well as understanding of what best practice entails
9. ACA / ACCA / CIMA / US CPA qualified or equivalent
10. A relevant degree, or equivalent experience
11. The ability to travel to client sites as required by this position and within government guidelines
Connect to your business - Technology and Transformation
Distinctive thinking, deep expertise, innovation and collaborative working. That's what connects us. That's what makes us Deloitte. If you want to help solve some of the biggest tech and transformational challenges around, join us. Together, we'll make an impact that matters.
Our hybrid working policy
You'll be based in London with hybrid working.
At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. #J-18808-Ljbffr