Manager Accounting & Reporting Advisory

Job Description & Summary

PwC’s Capital Markets & Accounting Advisory (“CMAA”) team within the Broader Assurance Services (“BAS”) business unit advises clients on complex accounting and financial reporting matters relating to moments of change such as the application of (new) IFRS/Dutch GAAP/US GAAP standards, GAAP conversions, IPOs, M&A or transformational projects. The work consists of both advising our non-audit clients as well as being a specialist to our audit teams on complex accounting and financial reporting matters. Currently we are expanding our team and are looking for experienced accounting professionals. 

This is what you'll do 

As a Manager, you will work as part of a diverse team of accounting and reporting specialists, helping our clients on complex accounting and financial reporting issues that occur during moments of exceptional change driven by deals and/or capital markets transactions.   

Examples of what you will do include:   

• You will lead the project team in the execution of technical accounting and/or capital markets projects for our clients, work at a high quality and mentor others towards achieving the same level;

• You foster a safe and supporting learning environment and maximize the potential of your team, review deliverables and reporting to the Senior Managers, Directors, Partners and other professionals;  

• You will need to demonstrate abilities in how to identify and address client needs. This includes building and maintaining client relationships, conducting client meetings and process conversations independently, acting as the engagement manager in all matters of engagement economics and administration including advanced project management expertise with multiple dependencies and stakeholders, and preparing/reviewing complex written and verbal materials;  

• Advising clients or audit teams on capital market transactions, including IPOs, SPAC mergers, carve-outs/spin-offs, business combinations, private placements, and debt offerings based on understandings of the capital markets and related listing / registration processes; and  

• Researching, analyzing, and communicating the impact of accounting standards and financial reporting requirements on complex deals and transactions such as leasing, consolidations, refinancing, hedging, GAAP conversions, revenue recognition and/or business combinations.  

You recognize yourself in this  

You will be a team leader alongside senior CMAA professionals on complex accounting and financial reporting matters. You have at least six years of working experience in the following areas:  

• Applying IFRS, Dutch GAAP and/or US GAAP and related financial reporting concepts and rules such as financial instruments, leasing, consolidation, GAAP conversions, fair value assessments, revenue recognition, structuring, and/or business combination regulations to solving client issues. We expect specialist knowledge and experience in at least two of these areas also to be able to coach more junior team members; 

• Specialist knowledge and interests in financial instruments is a plus; 

• Being an advisor on capital markets accounting topics including IPOs, SPAC mergers, carve-outs and spin-offs, private placements, and/or debt offerings;  

• Demonstrating extensive abilities and/or a proven record of success as a team leader managing teams;  

• You are a team player with an entrepreneurial and proactive mindset and like to operate in a dynamic work environment with motivated colleagues; 

• You have a strong interest in applying technology and tooling in your day-to-day work; 

• Dutch RA or foreign equivalent; 

• You are fluent in English (both written and spoken), proficiency in the Dutch language is a plus (both written and spoken). 

What we offer

With us, you’ll have the chance to be yourself, perform at your best in a high-performance organization, and grow within our global network. We offer you, among other things: 

• A competitive salary based on your experience, and the opportunity to advance quickly; 

• A motivating work environment where collaboration with ambitious colleagues and recognition for your contributions are central; 

• A wide range of tailored training focused on professional growth and leadership development; 

• Choose the mobility option that suits you best: an electric lease car or a mobility allowance for your business travel costs, plus access to various mobility providers via one convenient app; 

• 32 vacation days and the option to purchase additional days; 

• At PwC, your well-being is our priority. That’s why we offer a personal well-being budget to help you grow in physical and mental health, as well as access to the well-being platform OpenUp; 

• You’ll work on challenging and meaningful client projects, use cutting-edge technology such as AI tools, learn from the best, and receive support through coaching. Together, we work as an inclusive team to make a real impact; 

• Office location is Amsterdam, but also a fully equipped home office and a monthly net expense allowance for internet and other costs. 

Curious about what else we have to offer? Discover all employment conditions and extras on our website. 

Getting started at PwC  

Are you excited? Then we’d love to receive your motivation letter and CV showing why you are the perfect fit for this role. now!   

After your application:  

• You’ll immediately receive a confirmation in your inbox;  

• Do your qualifications match the profile we’re looking for? Then we’ll contact you within two weeks for a short introductory conversation;  

• Everyone enthusiastic? Then we’ll schedule an online assessment. Depending on the results, you’ll receive an invitation for a first interview. Click here for more information about the application process.  

Would you like more information about the position at PwC? You can! Hester will be happy to assist you via phone, email, or WhatsApp.  

Hester van Meurs – Lead Recruiter Broader Assurance Services – hester.van.meurs@pwc.com - +316 387 569 94