Manager, Accounting Execution - Private Equity Advisory

DLA LLC

$120K — $150K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably from Big 4 or large national firms
  • CPA required or in-process, with preference for licensed CPAs
  • Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge and experience managing complex accounting matters
  • Demonstrated ability to run engagements or manage accounting functions independently
  • Experience in PE-backed environments or transaction-driven scenarios preferred
  • Proven supervisory skills and effective development of junior team members
  • Excellent communication skills with senior client stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end interim accounting engagements for clients
  • Own engagement delivery, including scoping, timelines, and quality control
  • Act as primary client contact for CFO- and Controller-level stakeholders
  • Oversee close process management and financial statement preparation
  • Guide technical accounting analysis and coordinate external audits
  • Direct, coach, and develop a team of Seniors and Associates
  • Participate in recruitment, business development, and internal firm-building initiatives

Benefits

  • Flexible PTO (with your birthday off)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Hybrid work model, usually 2 days in-office
  • Reimbursed commuting expenses
  • Ongoing professional development and training
  • Employee referral and commission programs
  • Comprehensive healthcare plans
Full Job Description
Description

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Ready to Lead Engagements and Grow in Accounting Advisory?

We9re currently looking for a Manager, Accounting Execution to join our Accounting & Financial Operations team in New York, NY. This is a cornerstone role in DLA9s newly formed Accounting Execution group, offering a rare opportunity to shape both client engagements and the culture of a growing practice.

What You9ll Do

You9ll lead interim accounting engagements end-to-end at clients navigating transactions, transitions, and operational complexity. Your day-to-day may include:
  • Owning engagement delivery from scoping through completion - workstreams, timelines, and quality
  • Serving as the primary client contact for CFO- and Controller-level stakeholders, building trusted advisor relationships
  • Overseeing close process management, financial statement preparation, technical accounting analysis, and external audit coordination
  • Directing, coaching, and developing a team of Seniors and Associates
  • Participating in recruiting, business development, and internal firm-building initiatives


What You9ll Bring

We know great team members come from all kinds of backgrounds. Some things we typically look for:
  • A bachelor9s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience; Big 4 or large national firm background strongly preferred
  • CPA required or actively in process; CPA licensure strongly preferred
  • Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge with hands-on experience managing complex accounting matters
  • Demonstrated experience running engagements or managing accounting functions independently
  • Prior experience in PE-backed, private equity portfolio company, or transaction-driven environments (carve-outs, integrations, restatements, IPO readiness) strongly preferred
  • Proven supervisory skills and the ability to develop junior team members effectively
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with senior client stakeholders


Why Join DLA?

We9re a rapidly growing advisory firm with a strong leadership team, national client base, and startup-friendly culture. We offer:
  • Flexible PTO (plus your birthday is a holiday!)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Hybrid work model (typically 2 days/week in-office)
  • Commuting expense reimbursement
  • Ongoing professional development & training
  • Employee referral & commission programs
  • Comprehensive healthcare plans


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