Senior Manager - Technical & Transaction Accounting (Chicago)

Description

Ready to Advance Your Career in Technical Accounting, M&A, and Transaction Advisory?

At DLA, our Accounting Advisory team helps clients navigate complex financial reporting and transaction events - from IPO readiness and SEC filings to technical accounting, M&A support, and financial reporting transformation. We combine deep technical expertise with a people-first consulting approach, ensuring our professionals have the tools, flexibility, and support to thrive.

If you're passionate about accounting advisory, transaction accounting, and finance transformation, you'll find meaningful work here with a team that values People First, is Driven to Deliver, Evolves with Purpose, and is Stronger Together.

We're seeking a Senior Manager - Technical Accounting & Transaction Advisory to join our Accounting Advisory Services team. This hybrid position can be based in any DLA office - Fairfield, NJ; NYC; Boston; Chicago; or Dallas.

You'll lead high-impact technical accounting, M&A, and transaction advisory projects, guiding clients through complex accounting challenges and IPO readiness initiatives while mentoring high-performing teams and contributing to a growing national advisory practice.

What You'll Do

You'll lead engagements that help clients tackle technical accounting challenges and transaction-related events. Your day-to-day may include:

• Leading client engagements focused on technical accounting, transaction accounting, and financial reporting
• Advising clients on complex areas such as revenue recognition (ASC 606), lease accounting (ASC 842), business combinations (ASC 805), and stock-based compensation (ASC 718)
• Performing transaction accounting analyses including quality of earnings (QoE), carve-outs, and financial due diligence for acquisitions and divestitures
• Guiding clients through IPO readiness, accounting policy documentation, technical memos, and internal control assessments
• Overseeing preparation and review of technical accounting memos, financial statements, and disclosures under US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
• Supporting clients through audit readiness and direct communication with external auditors
• Identifying opportunities to enhance financial reporting processes, automate workflows, and improve reporting scalability
• Leading project planning, budgeting, and execution to ensure engagement profitability and client satisfaction
• Coaching and developing Managers and Seniors while contributing to DLA's collaborative, high-performance culture
• Partnering with Directors and Partners on business development, client expansion, and thought leadership initiatives

What You'll Bring

We know great professionals come from all backgrounds. Some things we typically look for:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA required
• 8+ years of progressive experience in accounting advisory, technical accounting, or transaction advisory, ideally within public accounting or consulting
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, and SEC requirements
• Demonstrated expertise in transaction accounting, including quality of earnings and financial due diligence
• Experience supporting IPO readiness, audit preparation, and complex accounting analyses
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent engagements and deliver high-quality results under deadlines
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities within a client-service or consulting environment

Why DLA

We're not your typical firm. DLA combines the expertise of a national advisory practice with the flexibility and entrepreneurial spirit of a boutique. You'll work with leaders who value your voice, invest in your growth, and support your career journey. Here's what sets us apart:

• Emphasis on work-life balance compared to traditional firms
• Flexible PTO (plus your birthday as a holiday)
• Direct client exposure from day one
• Clear path to leadership & Partner
• Hybrid work model with flexibility built in
• 401(k) match, referral programs, and comprehensive healthcare benefits

Come Be a Part of Our Success Story

At DLA, we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. Driven by our mission to deliver forward-thinking, client-focused advisory services, we hire great people from all backgrounds because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values of Integrity, Quality, Innovation, Collaboration, and Community, you'll find a home here.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process.

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