Financial Accounting Advisory Services - Senior Manager - PMO STAAR at EY | Atlanta, GA, US | Rezi

Financial Accounting Advisory Services - Senior Manager - PMO STAAR at EY

Financial Accounting Advisory Services - Senior Manager - PMO STAAR

EY · Atlanta, GA, US

3 days ago

Financial Accounting Advisory Services - Senior Manager - PMO STAAR

EY · Atlanta, GA, US

3 days ago
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About the Role

The Senior Manager, STAAR Solution PMO will lead strategic program management across the Strategic Transaction Advisory and Accounting & Reporting (STAAR) solution. You will establish governance, planning, reporting and execution disciplines for complex transaction and accounting initiatives, including M&A integration, carve-outs, SPAC 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Requirements

  • 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
  • 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 and/or PMP certification is preferred

Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deal timelines
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written in English)
  • Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to drive operational efficiency
  • Ability to work across borders and functional areas
  • Dedicated, innovative and resourceful
  • Strong drive to excel professionally

Location

  • New York
  • Atlanta
  • Chicago
  • Boston
  • Minneapolis
  • Houston
  • Dallas

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • Senior Manager
  • 8+ years of relevant experience

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree

Salary/Compensations

  • 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

Benefits

  • Medical and dental coverage
  • Pension and 401(k) plans
  • Wide range of paid time off options
  • Flexible vacation policy
  • Time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence

About the Company

  • EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
  • Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
  • EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions.
  • Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
  • All in to shape the future with confidence.

Equal Opportunity

  • EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
  • EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities.