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Deloitte Solution Delivery Manager - Controllership in Chicago, Illinois
Unanticipated risks have great consequences for clients. That's especially true today as new risks and complexities brought on by regulatory mandates, rapidly evolving technologies, and the digitalization of business operations are disrupting traditional business models. Deloitte Risk and Financial Advisory's Hybrid-Operate teams deliver next-generation managed services and advanced technology products to help organizations solve complex problems on a long-term basis. Teams do this by bringing together advanced analytics, robust domain knowledge and experience, and strong technology products to help clients monitor, manage, and measure their operational environment for risk.
Deloitte & Touche's Controllership Market Offering helps CFOs, CCOs, controllers, and business unit finance leaders in implementing the latest accounting changes; dealing with complex business issues and capital markets transactions; working to meet financial reporting needs and regulatory and investor expectations.
Recruiting for this role ends on 02/28/2025
Work you'll do
The Solution Delivery Manager oversees a team that performs accounting and reporting services for private funds such as private equity, hedge funds, fund of funds, real estate investment trusts and real assets including real estate, renewables, shipping, agriculture, aircraft , and timber.
Lead a highly trained and skilled team that is able to scale operations rapidly
Foster a team-oriented environment - m entor team members, provide guidance in delivery, support learning and development of the team
Oversight of Asset and/or Funds monthly/quarterly financial statement reviews, GAAP adjustments, variance analysis, a sset and debt appraisals
Responsible for overseeing day-to-day client and team communications to manage and timely complete activities with a responsive and problem-solving mindset
Ensuring preparation/review of Fund NAV , account reconciliations and fee calculations
Apply and advance your technical accounting knowledge for acquisition/divestiture of assets , assets in development stage, equity method investments, joint ventures, REITs, waterfalls, contributions/ distributions
Finalization of audited/non-audited fund financial statements; continually improve the level and content of reporting and communication
Develop, maintain relationships and collaborating with all internal and external stakeholders including Fund/entity Auditors and administrators
Oversee onboarding of accounting and reporting services for new fund launches and asset acquisitions, support operationalizing teams to deliver services
Oversee and review client deliverables produced by junior resources
Developing competency among team members; Provide coaching and development opportunities to staff and lead and evolve training
Work with the team to identify and understand their challenges, manage day-to-day client, and team relationships
Identify technology and automation opportunities, sequencing i nitiatives in order of importance for development and partnering with technology teams on implementation
Assess performance and manage engagement level service level agreements
Working with clients to identify solutions to drive desired outcomes
Working within the team to identify solutions to drive desired outcomes such as deadlines, work product quality, automation, etc.
A successful Solution Delivery Manager will demonstrate the following attributes:
Independent thinker and resourceful problem solver with an ability to exercise mature judgment
Takes ownership and drives toward a successful outcome
Can see the big picture and naturally looks for what other client problems the team can solve
Ability to work independently and in teams to manage multiple task assignments
Strong oral and written communication skills; including presentation, interpersonal communication, and facilitation skills
Brings a genuine approach to day-to-day dealings that includes the highest ethical standard
Acting as a leader in a team environment
Ability to manage multiple partners including internal and external stakeholders
Experience of working with teams across multiple geographies
The team: Controllership Financ ial Reporting team
Deloitte Advisory's Controllership Financial Reporting team can help the organization in meeting their accounting and regulatory requirements. The team provides an extensive range of financial accounting and reporting services with a comprehensive industry-focused approach like quarterly and annual financial reporting, fund administrator oversight, statutory and regulatory reporting including policy, production, SOX compliance and support, legal entity reporting preparation and filing, annual budgeting etc.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Finance / Accounting
8+ years of relevant experience with GAAP / statutory reporting / fair value reporting in the alternative investments industry (private equity, hedge fund, REIT structures, real estate funds)
Proficiency in MS office including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Word
Experience working with various software applications such as Yardi, ARC, Geneva, Investran, or similar
Ability to travel up to 15%, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
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 Qualifications:
Master's degree in Finance or Accounting
Active CPA License
Audit experience in the alternative investments industry is a plus
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 $ - $.
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.
Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.html
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.