Deloitte

Firm Account and Engagement Finance Specialist Lead

Deloitte$84K — $155K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of experience in financial analysis
  • 5+ years using Microsoft Office Suite, advanced PowerPoint and Excel (Excel certification required post-hire)
  • Experience in summarizing results and producing management reports
  • Ability to travel 0-10% based on project needs
  • Must work in local office at least one day per week
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without future sponsorship

Responsibilities

  • Lead budget preparation activities and financial forecasts across engagement teams
  • Perform financial analyses including reconciliations and variance reporting
  • Communicate financial insights and recommendations to internal stakeholders
  • Manage expenditures, client billing, and receivable collections
  • Conduct quality reviews of junior resources' work and provide feedback
  • Develop and implement engagement management and risk management standards
  • Mentor and support the career development of junior staff

Benefits

  • Wide range of benefits offered at Deloitte
  • Participation in a discretionary annual incentive program based on performance
  • Opportunity for formal training on various topics and methodologies
  • Flexible hybrid work model with limited travel requirements
  • Support for career development and leadership skills
Full Job Description
As a Senior Consultant, you will work closely with project leaders and engagement leadership to oversee financial management activities, lead a team of junior EFAs, and serve as a trusted advisor on complex engagements.

Recruiting for this role ends on August 9th 2026.

Work you'll do

As a Senior Consultant, Engagement Financial Advisor (EFA), you will lead and oversee financial management activities across one or more engagement teams, managing the financial analysis and reconciliation processes and implementation of engagement management controls. You will supervise junior EFA staff, including task management and deliverable quality reviews.
  • Lead and oversee budget preparation activities and forecasts. Project and track financial metrics such as revenue, expense, etc.
  • Perform various financial analyses such as reconciliations and variance analysis.
  • Communicate financial updates, insights, and recommendations to internal stakeholders and firm leadership.
  • Track expenditures and manage client bill and receivable collection functions.
  • Conduct quality reviews and provide feedback on the technical work products of junior resources.
  • Develop and implement standards and processes for engagement management, quality management, and risk management.
  • Support the growth and career development of junior resources by serving as an informal mentor and a formal coach to their assigned teams, providing them with career and professional development guidance.
  • Participate in formal performance assessment activities for assigned staff.
  • Contribute to the growth and development of the overall EFA team through active involvement in one or more practice initiatives; and
  • Prepare and facilitate firm training sessions on a variety of topics and methodologies
The successful candidate will posses these skills:
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, including excellent presentation skills
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
  • Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
  • Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to "think outside the box" while identifying problems and developing creative solutions
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and adherence to project deadlines
  • Experience producing and delivering appropriate communications to C-level Executives
The Team

The Engagement Financial Advisor team supports Deloitte consulting professionals by helping them manage the financial and operational aspects of client projects. The team works closely with internal stakeholders to support project planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and overall project financial performance.This role offers the opportunity to build leadership skills while working on large-scale, complex engagements, managing junior staff, and serving as a key financial advisor to engagement leadership.

The Engagement Financial Advisor Practice follows a hybrid work model with a mix of virtual and in-office collaboration. Travel is typically limited to 0-10%, depending on project assignments.

Qualifications

Required:
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum of 5 years of experience in a financial analysis role
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience with the entire Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced level PowerPoint and advance to expert Excel Skills (Excel certification will be required post-hire)
  • Experience summarizing results and producing management reports
  • Ability to travel 0-10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
  • Ability to work in your local office at a minimum of one day per week
  • Candidates located within a commutable distance to one of the select locations available for this role
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
Preferred:
  • Experience working with a variety of contracting types (e.g., time and materials, fixed price) and billing scenarios
  • Experience in a professional services firm
  • Experience with MS Suite applications
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 $84,300 to $155,400.

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.

Benefits

At Deloitte, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits. Learn more about what working at Deloitte can mean for you.

About Deloitte

Deloitte is a multinational professional services network that provides audit, tax, consulting, enterprise risk and financial advisory services. The company was founded in London in 1845 and has since grown to become one of the largest professional services firms in the world. Deloitte has over 330,000 employees in more than 150 countries and territories. The company's mission is to help clients achieve their goals and make an impact that matters in their businesses and communities.
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