Director, CFO Advisory-Accounting & Reporting (US)

at  Deloitte

REQ #

17169
Job description

CONNECT TO YOUR SKILLS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

We are looking for candidates with US markets track record, particularly in technical and financial accounting, PCAOB audits, SOX implementations and advisory services. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a mix of technical controls rigour, practical controls problem-solving, project management and client relationships experience and skills.

To qualify for the role you must have:

• Significant experience in delivering high quality complex projects or equivalent including effective planning, project, financial and people management
• A proven track record in establishing and maintaining excellent relationships with senior clients and lead, manage and work effectively in teams
• Excellent networking and influencing skills
• 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
• Relevant audit working experience with proven technical knowledge of PCAOB audits and a proven track record of outstanding performance (ideally with another Big 4)
• 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
• Good understanding of control design, implementation and operation as well as aggregation and assessment and qualification of control deficiencies
• Good understanding of core financial processes and associated risks, as well as understanding of what best practice entails
• US CPA / ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA qualified or equivalent
• A relevant degree, or equivalent experience
• The ability to travel to client sites as required by this position and within government guidelines

Responsibilities for the role include:

• Developing and supporting the partner group in emerging client and internal initiatives
• Developing sustained and trusted relationships with CFO’s and senior finance and controls leaders
• Leading and supporting the winning of new businesses and client relationships
• Leading advisory projects within the US markets space, including transaction accounting, GAAP conversions and finance team assist
• Providing seamless joined up expert advice and assistance alongside other Deloitte teams
• Running a team or several teams concurrently to deliver excellent quality results to clients against deadlines
• Acting as an expert regarding IFRS / US GAAP and SEC reporting matters and supporting client management on the implementation and application of accounting standards and complex transactions, including overseeing the drafting of technical memos/white papers and responding to SEC comments
• Supporting clients in their PCAOB audit readiness
• Assisting clients with SOX implementation (in conjunction with our internal controls experts) programs as well as providing insights and expertise in internal control deficiencies
• Performing top down risk assessment and controls gap assessment to monitor operational effectiveness and support clients deliver remediation activities
• Managing IPO readiness assessment, including gap analysis and bridge planning
• Be involved in a variety of US related transactions across EMEA, the emerging markets and globall

To qualify for the role you must have:

• Significant experience in delivering high quality complex projects or equivalent including effective planning, project, financial and people management
• A proven track record in establishing and maintaining excellent relationships with senior clients and lead, manage and work effectively in teams
• Excellent networking and influencing skills
• 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
• Relevant audit working experience with proven technical knowledge of PCAOB audits and a proven track record of outstanding performance (ideally with another Big 4)
• 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
• Good understanding of control design, implementation and operation as well as aggregation and assessment and qualification of control deficiencies
• Good understanding of core financial processes and associated risks, as well as understanding of what best practice entails
• US CPA / ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA qualified or equivalent
• A relevant degree, or equivalent experience
• The ability to travel to client sites as required by this position and within government guideline