Senior Manager – Technical Accounting

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 mode
  l 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.