FAAS Transactions Manager - EY Global Delivery Services Argentina

EY GDS Argentina - Assurance FAAS - Manager

As part of our EY-Assurance Team, the Manager will be responsible for working closely with Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) leadership, Partners, Senior Managers and Seniors on client engagements across Americas and EMEIA.

The opportunity

We are looking for a professional to join EY FAAS, having expertise across the FAAS solutions and specifically for engagements related to Transactions and technical accounting governance.

The Manager should be competent to manage a portfolio of clients and be responsible for the timeliness and quality of the work as per EY Global Standards for our FAAS team. While the Manager will be based out of one of our EY GDS locations globally, the individual will be responsible for supporting EY practices and clients across the global market. Also, the individual could be required to travel to other countries (short-term) for executing the client engagements.

Your key responsibilities:

Lead global or domestic client service teams to execute the following FAAS solutions :

• Accounting and PMO support for transactions such as purchase price accounting, divestiture/carve-out accounting, IPOs, SPACs and/or Fresh start (Bankruptcy) accounting.
• Preparation of financial statements/MD&A
• GAAP conversion
• Accounting policy and governance
• Technical accounting research and advisory
• Remediation and readiness
• Organizing and providing technical training
• Addressing service delivery quality issues

Manage and develop people:

• Lead a team of Assistant Managers and Seniors and make sure the team delivers high–quality work, as per EY Global methodology, on time and to budget. 

• Conduct FAAS team performance reviews, serve as a positive leader and mentor, and contribute to the team performance. 
• Identify development opportunities and training needs for high performing Assistant Managers and Seniors.

Manage business and clients:

• Actively support the Americas or EMEIA FAAS leadership both in terms of growth as well as quality initiatives
• Enhance relationships with global teams and leverage connections to identify opportunities for work at the GDS.
• Apply independent and objective professional judgment in applying accounting standards to meet engagement expectations, including regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of accounting concepts; stay informed of professional standards and firm policies (e.g., guidelines of the EY FAAS Policy Manual); and effectively apply this knowledge to moderately difficult and/or complex client situations.

• Undertaking practice development activities including contributing to thought leadership pieces, running industry events, delivering training, or managing team communications.
• Contributing to business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Expert knowledge of IFRS or US GAAP and International accounting standards
• Extensive hands–on experience in the following areas:

• Transaction accounting and reporting – IPO’s, SPACs, Carve Outs, PPA etc.
• GAAP conversions and implementation of new accounting standards
• Drafting and designing accounting policies
• Technical accounting research and advisory
• Consolidation and compilation support
• Financial statement close process support

• Flexibility and willingness to travel on short notice, as necessary.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and technical writing skills
• Commercial acumen, technical experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Degree in Accounting.
• 6–10 years of experience in assurance or finance controllership roles, including 2+ years of Financial Accounting and Advisory experience.
• Prior Big4 experience (preferred).
• Exposure to data analytics and visualization tools (an added advantage)

What we offer

As part of this role, you'll work in a highly integrated, globally diverse team with the opportunity and tools to grow, develop and drive your career forward. Here, you can combine global opportunity with flexible working. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond too, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Your recruiter can talk to you about the benefits available in your country. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Continuous learning: You will develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a significant impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You will be accepted for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations.

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer, and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

About EY

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

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About EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) Assurance

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) Assurance practice supports global EY client–serving teams with their reviews across industry sectors, including financial services, manufacturing and technology, among others. Through the right multidisciplinary team of professionals with the sector knowledge and subject matter expertise, EY GDS Assurance enables EY client teams in over 30 countries to help world’s leading companies meet their assurance requirements.