EY Manager SEC Reporting Corporate Governance Advisory 

United States, Georgia, Atlanta 

930407481

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

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.

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

What we look for
We're interested in versatile people with the ability to take on new responsibilities and listen to clients to get things done. We're not just looking for technical accounting experience — we're after genuinely interesting people with the ability to build relationships, negotiate and think in unique and creative news ways. If you're a confident leader with a curious mind and the ability to solve complex issues, this role is for you.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.