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Deloitte is seeking an experienced Technical Accounting Manager within the Chief Accounting Officer organization's Financial Reporting function. This role provides guidance on complex, non-routine accounting matters, including revenue recognition, leases, consolidation, investments, joint ventures, and mergers and acquisitions. The Manager independently researches technical issues, develops accounting positions, reviews contracts, updates accounting policies, and engages with senior stakeholders across the organization. The role also supports system enhancements and ad hoc projects, while monitoring standard-setting activity to help the firm remain current and compliant with evolving US GAAP requirements.

Recruiting for this role ends on August 10th 2026. 

Work you'll do
As a Specialist Manager, Technical Accounting on the Technical Accounting team, you will be responsible for:

• Review complex arrangements involving revenue, leases, investments, consolidation, joint ventures, and other topics to identify accounting issues and determine the appropriate accounting treatment in accordance with US GAAP.
• Researching accounting guidance, evaluating fact patterns, and preparing technical accounting memoranda, position papers, and client-ready analyses
• Support the Accounting Policy team in writing, reviewing, and updating the Firm's accounting policies across a range of accounting topics to ensure policies remain current and reflective of the latest applicable standards.
• Monitor FASB standard-setting activity and interpretive guidance from the AICPA and Big Four technical publications; assess the relevance and potential impact of proposed and final standards on the Firm's accounting positions and financial reporting.
• Critically review merger, acquisition and divestiture (MA&D) transactions under ASC 805, Business Combinations, ensuring accurate identification and resolution of accounting issues.
• Partner with business stakeholders, Corporate Development, and Finance Business Partners to evaluate MA&D transactions and support the proper application of accounting policy and purchase price allocation valuation considerations.
• Ensure MA&D transactions, joint ventures, and other wholly owned subsidiaries maintained off ledger are recorded and reported accurately and timely, while confirming MA&D controls operate effectively to preserve data integrity and reliable financial information.
• Support discussion with business leadership, Office of General Counsel, Quality Risk Management, Finance Business Partners, and consultation with National Office Partners, Principals, Managing Directors on complex accounting issues.
• Support system enhancement and transformation initiatives, with a particular focus on revenue recognition system requirements.
• Translate accounting requirements into functional and technical design Support system enhancement and transformation initiatives, with a particular focus on revenue recognition system requirements.
• Translate accounting requirements into functional and technical design specifications to support system enhancements, automation solutions, and end-to-end process improvements.
• Identify and drive process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and strengthen controls within the Technical Accounting function.
• Support firm-wide special projects by evaluating technical accounting implications, identifying key issues and advising on appropriate accounting treatment

The successful candidate will posses these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others

The Team

Our Technical Accounting team supports complex accounting matters, including accounting policy, financial reporting, transaction accounting, and implementation of new accounting standards. The team works closely with finance, controllership, and business stakeholders to analyze technical issues, develop practical recommendations, and support execution in deadline-driven environments.

Qualifications 

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
• 5+ years of experience of relevant technical accounting experience, preferably in a professional services firm or public accounting.
• Advanced understanding of key accounting pronouncements including ASC 805 (Business Combinations), ASC 606 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers), ASC 810 (Consolidation), ASC 842 (Leases), and ASC 323 (Investments - Equity Method)
• Experience with researching technical accounting issues and prepare clear, authoritative accounting memoranda.
• Ability to travel 0-15%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.

Preferred:

• Experience in a large professional services or multi-entity organization.
• Experience supporting MA&D transactions including purchase price allocation and integration accounting.
• Familiarity with FASB standard-setting processes and monitoring emerging accounting issues.
• Experience with SAP, Workiva, or other financial reporting systems.
• Experience using artificial intelligence tools to support accounting research, document review, and preparation of technical accounting memoranda.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams).

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $97,600 to $179,900.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. 

Deloitte is seeking an experienced Technical Accounting Manager within the Chief Accounting Officer organization's Financial Reporting function. This role provides guidance on complex, non-routine accounting matters, including revenue recognition, leases, consolidation, investments, joint ventures, and mergers and acquisitions. The Manager independently researches technical issues, develops accounting positions, reviews contracts, updates accounting policies, and engages with senior stakeholders across the organization. The role also supports system enhancements and ad hoc projects, while monitoring standard-setting activity to help the firm remain current and compliant with evolving US GAAP requirements.

Recruiting for this role ends on August 10th 2026. 

Work you'll do
As a Specialist Manager, Technical Accounting on the Technical Accounting team, you will be responsible for:

• Review complex arrangements involving revenue, leases, investments, consolidation, joint ventures, and other topics to identify accounting issues and determine the appropriate accounting treatment in accordance with US GAAP.
• Researching accounting guidance, evaluating fact patterns, and preparing technical accounting memoranda, position papers, and client-ready analyses
• Support the Accounting Policy team in writing, reviewing, and updating the Firm's accounting policies across a range of accounting topics to ensure policies remain current and reflective of the latest applicable standards.
• Monitor FASB standard-setting activity and interpretive guidance from the AICPA and Big Four technical publications; assess the relevance and potential impact of proposed and final standards on the Firm's accounting positions and financial reporting.
• Critically review merger, acquisition and divestiture (MA&D) transactions under ASC 805, Business Combinations, ensuring accurate identification and resolution of accounting issues.
• Partner with business stakeholders, Corporate Development, and Finance Business Partners to evaluate MA&D transactions and support the proper application of accounting policy and purchase price allocation valuation considerations.
• Ensure MA&D transactions, joint ventures, and other wholly owned subsidiaries maintained off ledger are recorded and reported accurately and timely, while confirming MA&D controls operate effectively to preserve data integrity and reliable financial information.
• Support discussion with business leadership, Office of General Counsel, Quality Risk Management, Finance Business Partners, and consultation with National Office Partners, Principals, Managing Directors on complex accounting issues.
• Support system enhancement and transformation initiatives, with a particular focus on revenue recognition system requirements.
• Translate accounting requirements into functional and technical design Support system enhancement and transformation initiatives, with a particular focus on revenue recognition system requirements.
• Translate accounting requirements into functional and technical design specifications to support system enhancements, automation solutions, and end-to-end process improvements.
• Identify and drive process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and strengthen controls within the Technical Accounting function.
• Support firm-wide special projects by evaluating technical accounting implications, identifying key issues and advising on appropriate accounting treatment

The successful candidate will posses these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others

The Team

Our Technical Accounting team supports complex accounting matters, including accounting policy, financial reporting, transaction accounting, and implementation of new accounting standards. The team works closely with finance, controllership, and business stakeholders to analyze technical issues, develop practical recommendations, and support execution in deadline-driven environments.

Qualifications 

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
• 5+ years of experience of relevant technical accounting experience, preferably in a professional services firm or public accounting.
• Advanced understanding of key accounting pronouncements including ASC 805 (Business Combinations), ASC 606 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers), ASC 810 (Consolidation), ASC 842 (Leases), and ASC 323 (Investments - Equity Method)
• Experience with researching technical accounting issues and prepare clear, authoritative accounting memoranda.
• Ability to travel 0-15%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.

Preferred:

• Experience in a large professional services or multi-entity organization.
• Experience supporting MA&D transactions including purchase price allocation and integration accounting.
• Familiarity with FASB standard-setting processes and monitoring emerging accounting issues.
• Experience with SAP, Workiva, or other financial reporting systems.
• Experience using artificial intelligence tools to support accounting research, document review, and preparation of technical accounting memoranda.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams).

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $97,600 to $179,900.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.