Join EY as an Enhanced Corporate Accounting and Reporting (ECRA) Manager within our Global Delivery Services (GDS) Assurance team. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide expert advisory services, including technical accounting support, GAAP conversions, accounting policy guidance, new standard implementations, and disclosure support for IFRS/US GAAP. You will engage with top global clients across diverse markets and industries, contributing to a better working world.

EY GDS is a worldwide network of service delivery centers instrumental in supporting EY's growth strategy. With over 80,000 professionals across ten global locations, GDS offers comprehensive support in Consulting, Assurance, Tax, Strategy & Transactions, and Knowledge services. Our innovation specialists enhance client service and enablement teams with expertise in analytics, digital, and emerging technologies.

As an ECRA Manager, you will oversee the quality of service delivery and manage daily fieldwork progress, ensuring timely client communication and expectation management. You will collaborate daily with onshore engagement teams, applying a strong understanding of accounting concepts and professional standards to complex client situations. Key responsibilities include identifying engagement issues, benchmarking client data, and exercising independent professional judgment in applying accounting standards.

You will also coordinate with onshore technical accounting teams, providing research assistance on U.S. GAAP and IFRS pronouncements. The role involves demonstrating expertise in special accounting matters, new pronouncements, and technology-driven accounting solutions. You will manage corporate finance transactions from inception to closing, maintain strong stakeholder relationships, and stay abreast of industry and regulatory practices. Contributing to practice development through thought leadership, event participation, and training is also integral.

To excel in this role, a strong understanding of IFRS, US GAAP, UK GAAP, and International Auditing Standards is essential. You should possess expertise in technical accounting advisory for complex topics such as business combinations, consolidations, and financial instruments. Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and technical writing skills are crucial.

We are looking for individuals with the ability to research client inquiries and emerging issues, including regulations and new technologies. Proven experience in accounting and regulatory support for accounting change, white paper writing, and providing comprehensive technical accounting guidance is required. A background in accounting processes, audit support, and governance is also expected. Typically, candidates will have experience in an advisory role, manage teams of 10+ people, and possess advanced skills in technical accounting matters and significant issue whitepapers. Hands-on consulting experience at a Big 4 or top-tier consulting firm is highly valued.