Deloitte US

Deloitte’s Independence & Conflicts Network (ICN) is looking for high-performing Managers.  Our role provides the chance to work across the Deloitte businesses and with Lead Client Service Partners and engagement teams.  

As a Manager in our Engagement Consultation team, you’ll be on the cutting edge of regulatory compliance, focusing on auditor independence rules and their impacts on the professional services environment.  In your consultative role, you’ll help Deloitte engagement teams to deliver services to our clients while complying with regulations. If this sounds exciting, then our ICN Engagement Consultation team may be the right fit for you!

Recruiting for this role ends on January 22nd, 2025.

Work you’ll do 
In this role, you’ll use your research and investigative skills to analyze services to and relationships with clients in light of independence requirements.  This will include:

• Working closely with Partners, Principals, Managing Directors (PPMDs) and Senior Managers within ICN and Deloitte’s service lines.  You’ll also interact with leadership, such as Lead Client Service Partners, Professional Practice Directors, and other client service teams to understand and provide guidance on a variety of engagement-related independence matters, such as: 
• Services provided to and relationships with clients, both within and outside the U.S.
• Matters arising from client mergers and acquisitions or from client IPOs
• Reviewing client corporate or investment structures, investment interests and the terms of an investment to identify affiliates, as defined in the independence rules 
• Performing research and analysis, drafting conclusions and communications, and strategizing on next steps in coordination with senior team members. 
• Developing an enhanced understanding of the intricacies of  AICPA, SEC and PCAOB independence rules and standards and Deloitte US Independence policies
• Interpreting and implementing new and existing regulations relating to permissible non-attest services for the Deloitte US entities, and providing advice and guidance to client-facing teams
• Participating in policy setting by performing research and drafting communications aimed at increasing awareness and understanding of current, new, or changing independence rules
• Creating and revising training courses and materials to address rule changes and new interpretations of existing rules identified during consultations with regulators.
• Working on special projects both independently and collaboratively with PPMDs and engagement teams, involving senior members for input as necessary

The successful candidate will possess:

• Deep experience collaborating with multiple and various stakeholders, including skills and abilities that enable direct interaction with leaders
• Comfortable digging into and considering nuances and complexities in sensitive or new areas, which may require learning “on the fly” 
• Strong  communication skills and ability to work with various audiences and levels of seniority across the globe
• Positive attitude, initiative, good judgment, and dedication to quality with the ability to react positively in an environment where priorities and deadlines can quickly change and you’ll work on multiple initiatives at once
• Outstanding attention to detail along with strong technical, organizational, and analytical skills
• Strong time management and prioritization skills, including being responsive to requests from our clients

The team
The Engagement Consultation team within Independence & Conflicts Network (ICN) performs a critical consultation and risk-management function for the Deloitte US Firms, protecting Deloitte from conflicts of interest and keeping the Deloitte US Firms independent, objective, and impartial, in fact and appearance, when providing services to attest/audit clients and their affiliates. Independence requirements are defined by specific sets of policies, external rules, and regulations, so maintaining independence is essential to the business and reputation of Deloitte.

Risk & Brand Protection (R&BP)

ICN is part of Deloitte Risk & Brand Protection. At Deloitte, we are stewards of reputation—ours and our clients. That’s why we foster a culture that protects, preserves, and enhances our reputation. With your help, we will distinguish Deloitte as the clear leader in professional services, making us the first choice for clients and talent.

Qualifications
Required:

• Bachelors’ degree (preferably accounting, finance, business, compliance, or legal)
• 5 - 8+ years of related experience, ideally in a compliance role and within a professional services environment
• Proficient in the use of standard office-productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams, etc.)
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
• Ability to travel 0-10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve

Preferred:

• An understanding of Independence requirements for professional auditing firms
• Experience in regulatory compliance and/or analysis and interpretation of rules, regulations, and standards
• Experience in public accounting
• Knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP standards
• Demonstrated team leadership competencies/experience
• U.S. CPA and/or advanced degree in related areas such as finance, accounting, business, or law

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.  The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.  At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  A reasonable estimate of the current range is $93,000-$191,000.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.