Technical Accounting Manager, Controllership

About the role

Deloitte is seeking an experienced Technical Accounting Manager within the Chief Accounting Officer organization's Financial Reporting function. The role guides complex, non-routine accounting matters such as revenue recognition, leases, consolidation, investments, joint ventures and M&A, and supports system enhancements and ad hoc projects. Recruiting ends on November 30, 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Review complex arrangements (revenue, leases, investments, consolidation, joint ventures) and determine the appropriate accounting treatment under US GAAP.
• Research accounting guidance, evaluate fact patterns and prepare technical accounting memoranda, position papers and client-ready analyses.
• Support the Accounting Policy team in writing, reviewing and updating the firm's accounting policies.
• Monitor FASB standard-setting activity and interpretive guidance from the AICPA and Big Four publications, and assess the impact of proposed and final standards.
• Critically review M&A and divestiture transactions under ASC 805, working with Corporate Development and Finance Business Partners on purchase price allocation and valuation.
• Ensure off-ledger M&A transactions, joint ventures and wholly owned subsidiaries are recorded and reported accurately, and that related controls are effective.
• Advise business leadership, General Counsel, Quality Risk Management and partners on complex accounting issues.
• Support system enhancement and transformation, translating accounting requirements into functional and technical designs, and driving process improvements.
• Support firm-wide special projects by evaluating technical accounting implications.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• CPA license.
• 5+ years of relevant technical accounting experience, preferably in a professional services or public accounting firm.
• Advanced understanding of ASC 805, ASC 606, ASC 810, ASC 842 and ASC 323.
• Ability to travel 0-15% on average.
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.
• Preferred: experience in a large professional services or multi-entity organization, experience with M&A transactions including purchase price allocation, familiarity with FASB standard-setting, SAP/Workiva experience, AI tools for accounting research, and advanced Microsoft Office skills.

Required skills

• Ability to work independently and collaborate in a team, with strong written and verbal communication.
• Attention to detail, project leadership, multitasking and mentoring others.
• Preferred: SAP, Workiva, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams).

The stated wage range is $97,600 to $162,800.