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.
Connect to your career at Deloitte
Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more.
What brings us all together at Deloitte? It's how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most.
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:

• Advisory projects within the US markets space, including transactions accounting, GAAP conversions, assist and with our operational finance teams.
• Acting as an expert regarding IFRS/US GAAP - related matters and supporting client management on the implementation and application of accounting standards and accounting.
• Performing top down risk assessment and controls gap assessment to monitor operational effectiveness and support clients deliver remediation activities.
• 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.
• Developing sustained and trusted relationships with CFOs and senior finance and controls leaders.
• Leading and supporting the winning of new business.
• Supporting our clients with SEC reporting requirements, including drafting of technical memos/white papers and responding to SEC comments.
• Assisting with drafting of financial related areas of registration statements and quarterly/annual report.
• Managing IPO readiness assessment, including gap analysis and bridge planning.
• Supporting clients in SOX implementation programs as well as providing insights and expertise in internal control deficiencies.
• 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 or equivalent 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:

• 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.
• Good understanding of core financial processes and associated risks, as well as understanding of what best practice entails.
• ACA / ACCA / CIMA / US CPA desirable or equivalent.
• A relevant degree, or equivalent experience.
• 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.
Enterprise, Technology and Performance
Our clients want to achieve maximum value from digital transformation investments in Finance, Supply Chain and IT operations. That's where we come in. By taking a holistic view of performance improvement, including strategy, process design and technology enablement, we support the smooth operation of transformations.
Personal independence
Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.
Connect with your colleagues
"The number of opportunities open to me here is amazing. Being able to create the career path I want, with the support to do that is really motivating." - Lisa, Technology and Transformation
Our hybrid working policy
You'll be based in Birmingham, London or Manchester 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. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.
Our commitment to you
Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.
We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.
Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world-class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead.
Connect to your next step
A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you'll never stop growing, whatever your level.
Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers
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