Director, Capital Markets Accounting Advisory Services
PricewaterhouseCoopers • San Francisco, California • Full Time • $155,000–$410,000 / year
Posted on Thu, Nov 12, 2026
Industry/Sector
Not ApplicableSpecialism
CMAAS (Capital Markets and Accounting Advisory Services)Management Level
DirectorJob Description & Summary
The OpportunityAs a Deals - Capital Markets Accounting Advisory Services Director you will provide strategic guidance on technical accounting, financial reporting, transaction structures, and capital markets topics for clients navigating complex deals and transformational business events within our Deals practice. As a Director you will set strategic direction, lead business development efforts, oversee multiple client engagements, and translate vision into action while mentoring future leaders and upholding quality, integrity, and inclusion. In this role at PwC, you will advise on accounting advisory matters across public and private transactions, support client relationship management, and help shape solutions that address accounting and reporting considerations tied to mergers, divestitures, exits, capital raising, and IPO activity.
Responsibilities
- Advising clients on technical accounting, financial reporting, and capital markets matters across acquisitions, divestitures, exits, and other transformational events
- Leading delivery of complex accounting advisory projects, from issue identification through solution development and implementation support
- Evaluating transaction structures, accounting implications, and reporting impacts for public and private deal activity
- Developing and reviewing accounting analyses, position papers, and financial statement disclosures tied to business combinations, carve-outs, and capital raising activities
- Guiding teams through GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory reporting considerations for transaction and restructuring scenarios
- Building executive-level client relationships and shaping account strategy to expand advisory opportunities
- Coordinating across service lines and internal specialists to address multifaceted accounting and reporting needs
- Mentoring emerging leaders and contributing to talent development across client engagements and internal teams
- Advancing thought leadership on emerging accounting issues, market trends, and transaction accounting topics
- Validating adherence to professional standards, independence requirements, and firm policies across all engagement work
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 9 years of experience
- At least one of the following: an active CPA License
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Economics, Finance
- Demonstrating capital markets accounting advisory experience across transactions
- Applying technical accounting knowledge to deals and financial reporting
- Developing accounting models, policies, and disclosure analyses
- Leading client engagements through IPOs, carve-outs, and restructurings
- Driving market insights, thought leadership, and team development
Travel Requirements
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