Position SummaryAre you a highly experienced accounting or independence compliance professional? Do you thrive on developing and motivating others and leading a team? Would you like to take part in a growing Center of Excellence? If you are looking for your next step, we are expanding Deloitte's Private Equity Independence Center of Excellence (PEI CoE) within the Clients & Markets Growth practice (CMG) that is part of Deloitte's Enabling Areas function. We are seeking a high-performing Manager who wants to build off their existing experience auditor independence compliance, audit, or accounting, and use such knowledge to add value to Deloitte's quality assurance and risk management practice, expand their expertise with Independence rules, support business growth within the Private Equity sector and develop relationships with Private Equity Investors (PEIs), and leaders across the Deloitte's businesses and global Independence & Conflicts Network (ICN). As a Manager in the PEI CoE, you will supervise a team of professionals in the US and in India to manage independence for Deloitte's largest PEI clients. This will mitigate compliance risk, enabling Deloitte's Multi-Disciplinary growth strategy in the Private Equity Sector.Recruiting for this role ends on 2/15/25Work You'll DoAs a Manager in the PEI CoE, you'll work closely with PEI CoE Managing Directors and Senior Managers, Lead Client Service Partners, Deloitte Independence Directors, PEI clients, and Partners and Managing Directors across Deloitte businesses on independence matters associated with the PEIs and their portfolio companies. This will involve, but be not limited to, the following:
Affiliate considerations for portfolio companies in a PEI structure and related documentation
Accuracy and completeness of PEI information in Deloitte's systems
Evaluation of identified conflicts
Monitor PEI transactions
Assessment of permissibility of services and relationships under applicable independence rulesets
Engagement with PEI clients, as needed
Engagement with the global Independence & Conflicts Network (ICN), as needed
Development of enhanced processes and procedures including, but not limited to implementation of technology and streamlining of workflows in the PEI CoE
Supervising and development of PEI CoE team members in India
Development of educational materials on PEI related independence considerations for engagement teams working in a PEI complex
Participation in relevant PEI meetings to provide independence perspectives from the PEI CoE
Ad hoc support of audit engagement teams affiliated with PEI trees
Ad hoc support on pursuit efforts associated with portfolio companies of PEIs
The successful candidate will possess:
Strong oral and written communications
Outstanding attention to detail along with strong technical, organizational and analysis skills
Demonstrated team leadership competencies/experience
The PEI CoE team performs a critical quality assurance and risk management function for Deloitte US, helping the organization remain unbiased and free from conflicts of interest in fact and appearance, when providing services to attest/audit clients within a PEI complex. Independence requirements are defined by specific sets of policies, external rules, and regulations, so maintaining both the independence of the Deloitte US and its professionals is essential to the business and reputation of Deloitte.We collectively work with our businesses to inspire new standards of integrity, trust, and performance to make an impact that matters and to better serve our clients, our communities, and our people. With our people's help, we distinguish Deloitte as the clear leader in professional services, making Deloitte the first choice for clients and talent. Together, we protect, preserve, and enhance our reputation and distinguish Deloitte as the undisputed leader in professional services, strengthening our brand, and each other.Independence is integrity, professional skepticism, intellectual honesty, and objectivity - freedom from conflicts of interest. The people of Deloitte must remain unbiased and free from conflicts of interest with our clients, in fact and appearance. Deloitte's independence requirements are defined by specific sets of policies and external rules and regulations to help us remain independent when providing service and creating business relationships.QualificationsRequired:
Bachelors' degree or equivalent
7+ years of relevant experience
Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
Ability to travel up to 5%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
Preferred:
Private equity industry experience
CPA or other experience in public accounting
An understanding of Independence requirements for professional auditing firms
Experience collaborating across disciplines - audit, consulting, advisory, technical groups, technology, research, teams
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 $88,600.00-$163,100.00.
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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.