Deals, Capital Markets Accounting Advisory Services - Director

About the role

Join our Capital Markets Advisory Services team to advise clients on the accounting, company law and capital markets issues. As a Capital Markets Advisory Services Director, you will be a senior leader responsible for driving some of the most complex and high-profile engagements in the market. You will bring deep technical expertise—including US GAAP and US capital markets knowledge—to lead large and strategically important projects, shape client solutions, and take a central role in developing the CMAS business.

Directors operate as senior technical experts and business builders. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, build strong board-level relationships, and play an influential role in both the strategic direction of engagements and the development of the CMAS practice. You will also act as a trusted advisor to CFOs, audit committees and senior investment banking stakeholders.

• Leading the delivery of complex, multi-jurisdictional assignments across accounting, structuring and capital markets advisory & acting as a senior technical expert on US GAAP, SEC reporting, PCAOB requirements, and US capital markets regulations, including leading advice on US-related transactions
• Acting as a trusted advisor to CFOs, Group Controllers and senior executive teams
• Contributing to the strategic direction of the CMAS practice
• Leading & developing teams, and building capability within the team on emerging technical, regulatory and capital markets developments; as well as coordinating with cross-firm global teams

• You hold an ACA or CPA qualification (or international equivalent) with extensive post-qualification experience
• Deep technical expertise in US GAAP, including experience preparing or reviewing US GAAP financial statements and resolving complex US GAAP issues
• Significant experience advising on US capital markets transactions, including SEC filings (e.g., S-1, F-1, 10-K/10-Q), 144A/Reg S issuances, and/or dual-track listings
• Strong understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP
• Proven ability to manage C-suite & Board-level relationships, with demonstrated leadership in delivering complex accounting, structuring or capital markets engagements
• Strong commercial acumen, including the ability to shape solutions, design propositions and drive business growth, with experience reviewing and signing off technical client deliverables

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.