Manager, SEC Reporting and Corporate Governance Advisory

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.  At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.  

Location: Anywhere in US

 

 

 

Manager, FAAS Technical Accounting Advisory Group – SEC Reporting & Corporate Governance

 

When our clients are facing complex finance and controllership issues, they look to us to get it right. Whether weighing the pros and cons of business transaction structure alternatives or tackling various technical accounting and financial reporting projects, we provide the answers to the important questions.

 

The opportunity                                                                                                                

Our Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) team is growing exponentially, and as a Manager in our Technical Accounting Advisory Group (TAAG) group, you will play a key role in that growth. Working across all industries, you'll develop your career by communicating creative, strategic goals both internally and externally. It's all about listening to and understanding our clients to give them a truly exceptional experience in a field where there really are no off-the-shelf recommendations.

 

As part of our Technical Accounting Advisory Group, you will help companies manage complex SEC reporting and corporate governance matters across finance, investor relations and legal functions. You will assist in navigating through capital market transactions, sharing leading practices on corporate secretarial obligations and designing corporate governance policies and procedures. This is a highly visible role allowing you to work with a broad set of account teams and clients across the US firm, interacting directly with our FAAS and audit teams and clients. This is a truly unique opportunity to help build our SEC reporting and corporate governance team at a time of tremendous growth.

 

Your key responsibilities

The nature of this role means no two projects will be the same. That means you'll need to think on your feet and challenge existing practices to develop answers to complex issues. You'll also be collaborating with colleagues across multiple service lines, so we'll look to you to build relationships and identify opportunities for our clients to benefit from our knowledge in other areas. Occasional travel may be necessary as you will be meeting with key clients, some of whom are the most respected in their fields. 

 

Skills and attributes for success

• Consulting and helping clients deal with issues involving the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations. Function as SME on SEC reporting and corporate governance matters
• Consulting with clients on initial public offering (IPO), merger and acquisition, divestiture and other capital market transactions
• Assisting with conducting public company readiness assessments related to legal and corporate governance matters
• Sharing best practices regarding corporate governance practices, SEC disclosures, and general regulatory compliance matters
• Collaborating with partners, senior managers and clients to influence strategy, balancing risk and client expectations
• Ensuring our Engagement team thoroughly understands our clients' unique needs, ambitions and expectations
• Building relationships with colleagues across multiple service lines to provide seamless integrated service
• Managing performance and identifying opportunities to improve our products and processes

 

To qualify for the role you must have

• Broad experience in securities law with minimum 5 years work experience in capital markets with leading law firm
• Strong understanding and experience of working with IPO projects
• Strong understanding of SEC rules and corporate governance practices.
• Strong business acumen and excellent client management skills 
• Excellent communication, strong research and drafting skills
• Ambitious and entrepreneurial nature.
• A proven record of excellence when managing, mentoring and improving a team of high-performing colleagues
• The confidence to research and resolve emerging client issues, including regulations, industry practices and new technologies

 

Ideally, you'll have

• A securities Law degree with strong Capital markets experience
• Experience working with a large law firm

 

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