Financial Accounting Advisory Services - Senior Manager - PMO STAAR

About the job

Location: New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Boston Minneapolis, Houston, Dallas

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The opportunity

The Senior Manager, STAAR Solution PMO will lead strategic program management across the Strategic Transaction Advisory and Accounting & Reporting (STAAR) solution, one of the four FAAS solution clusters. You will establish governance, planning, reporting and execution disciplines for complex transaction and accounting initiatives, including M&A integration, carve-outs, SPAC (Special Purpose Acquisition Company) and de-SPAC transactions, and IPO and public-company reporting readiness. You will partner with STAAR leadership, FAAS, Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) and other stakeholders to keep multi-workstream programs on track from planning through Day 1 and stabilization, and to grow STAAR capabilities and go-to-market efforts.

Your key responsibilities

M&A, carve-out, SPAC and accounting & reporting execution

• Lead PMO activities for M&A integration programs, from signing through close, Day 1 readiness and post-close stabilization

• Lead M&A integration activities focused on process design and synergy capture, partnering with EY-Parthenon (EYP) teams on a growing number of joint projects; these activities do not require CPA-level accounting knowledge

• Support carve-out and divestiture programs, including separation planning, standalone readiness, transition services agreement (TSA) tracking and Day 1 / Day 100 plans

• Support SPAC clients and targets through IPO readiness, de-SPAC merger execution and public-company readiness

• Oversee transaction accounting and financial reporting workstreams, including purchase accounting, opening balance sheet and financial close, aligned to deal and filing timelines

• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams (finance, accounting, tax, technology, HR, legal and operations) against deal milestones

• Manage cutover readiness, quality gates and go-live governance, and hand off to steady-state operations with clear readiness criteria and checklists

Client and stakeholder partnership

• Understand client objectives, lead engagements and engage clients regularly on progress, risks and escalations

• Drive structured change management, communications and adoption to enable smooth delivery and operational readiness

STAAR solution and team leadership

• Build relationships with the STAAR leader and sub-solution leaders and help move solutions and related components forward

• Develop a deep understanding of how STAAR and FAAS team with TAS and the other FAAS solution clusters, and support enablement, go-to-market efforts and ad hoc solution requests

• Coach and develop team members and foster an efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deal timelines

• Excellent stakeholder management, organizational and communication skills (verbal and written in English), with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, drive operational efficiency, and work across borders and functional areas

• Dedicated, innovative and resourceful, with a strong drive to excel professionally

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Project Management or a related field

• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, preferably in consulting or professional services, in PMO, program management or transaction-related work

• Experience leading or supporting PMO or IMO activities for M&A integrations, carve-outs or other complex transactions, and familiarity with transaction accounting and financial reporting

• Strong understanding of program governance frameworks and project management methodologies, with demonstrated PMO leadership across complex, multi-workstream initiatives

• Experience driving change management and operational readiness

Ideally, you will also have

• Experience with SPAC transactions, including de-SPAC mergers, IPO readiness, SEC reporting and technical accounting for complex transactions

• Experience with TSAs, Day 1 planning and standalone entity readiness

• Experience with M&A integration process and synergy capture, including collaboration with EYP; CPA licensure is not required for integration-focused work

• CPA and/or PMP certification is preferred

What we offer you At EY, we harness our collective strength to empower you to shape your future with confidence through professional growth, personal fulfillment and an inclusive culture. Learn more at ey.com/us/careers.

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.  The base salary range for this job is:

• New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices – $176,000 to $365,500

• Bay Area California offices – $183,400 to $380,800

• All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento – $146,700 to $335,100

• Individual salaries within these ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.  In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.

• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

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