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EY

Senior Manager, Financial Accounting Advisory Services – PMO STAAR

EY

. Lead strategic program management across the Strategic Transaction Advisory and Accounting & Reporting (STAAR) solution .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $176,000 - $365,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic program management, particularly in M&A integration, transaction accounting, and operational readiness. Proven ability to lead complex initiatives, drive change management, and foster collaboration across diverse teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords
M&A Integration LeadershipTransaction AccountingProgram Governance FrameworksChange ManagementStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills
Program ManagementTransaction AccountingFinancial ReportingM&A Integration ProcessOperational ReadinessAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsProject Management MethodologiesSPAC TransactionsIPO Readiness
Soft Skills
Stakeholder ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaborationTeam Development
Certifications & Qualifications
CPA CertificationPMP Certification
Industry Keywords
Strategic Transaction AdvisoryGovernanceCarve-OutsDivestiture ProgramsTSA TrackingDay 1 PlanningSynergy CaptureSEC ReportingTechnical AccountingProfessional Services

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead strategic program management across the Strategic Transaction Advisory and Accounting & Reporting (STAAR) solution
  • Establish governance, planning, reporting and execution disciplines for complex transaction and accounting initiatives
  • Lead PMO activities for M&A integration programs from signing through close, Day 1 readiness and post-close stabilization
  • Lead M&A integration process design and synergy-capture activities, partnering with EY-Parthenon teams
  • Support carve-out and divestiture programs, including separation planning, standalone readiness, TSA tracking and Day 1/Day 100 plans
  • Support SPAC clients and targets through IPO readiness, de-SPAC merger execution and public-company readiness
  • Oversee transaction accounting and financial reporting workstreams, including purchase accounting, opening balance sheet and financial close
  • Coordinate finance, accounting, tax, technology, HR, legal and operations workstreams against deal milestones
  • Manage cutover readiness, quality gates, go-live governance and handoff to steady-state operations
  • Understand client objectives, lead engagements and engage clients on progress, risks and escalations
  • Drive change management, communications and adoption for operational readiness
  • Build relationships with STAAR and sub-solution leaders and support enablement and go-to-market efforts
  • Coach and develop team members and foster an efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Project Management or a related field
  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, preferably in consulting or professional services, in PMO, program management or transaction-related work
  • Experience leading or supporting PMO or IMO activities for M&A integrations, carve-outs or other complex transactions
  • Familiarity with transaction accounting and financial reporting
  • Strong understanding of program governance frameworks and project management methodologies
  • Demonstrated PMO leadership across complex, multi-workstream initiatives
  • Experience driving change management and operational readiness
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent stakeholder management, organizational and communication skills, verbal and written in English
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, drive operational efficiency, and work across borders and functional areas
  • Experience with SPAC transactions, de-SPAC mergers, IPO readiness, SEC reporting and technical accounting for complex transactions
  • Experience with TSAs, Day 1 planning and standalone entity readiness
  • Experience with M&A integration process and synergy capture, including collaboration with EYP
  • CPA licensure is not required for integration-focused work
  • CPA and/or PMP certification is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical and dental coverage
  • Pension and 401(k) plans
  • Flexible vacation policy
  • EY Paid Holidays
  • Winter/Summer breaks
  • Personal/Family Care leave
  • Other leaves of absence
  • Professional growth
  • Inclusive culture
  • Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities