As a Manager in our Engagement Consultation (EC) team, you'll operate at the intersection of regulatory compliance and client service delivery - advising Deloitte engagement teams on auditor independence requirements and their impacts on the professional services environment. In this highly consultative role, you'll work closely with Deloitte engagement teams and help them navigate independence considerations so they can deliver services confidently while complying with the applicable independence regulations. In addition, you'll collaborate with Deloitte engagement teams across our business functions (e.g., Consulting Services, Tax, Audit & Assurance), offering the unique opportunity to broaden your horizons and build a deeper understanding of the firm's Multi-Disciplinary Model (MDM). If this sounds exciting, then our ICN Engagement Consultation team may be the right fit for you!

Recruiting for this role ends on 15th February, 2026

Work you'll do

In this role, you need strong research and investigative skills, so you can apply professional judgement in analyzing and evaluating proposed client services and relationships against the relevant auditor independence requirements. You'll also strengthen your executive communication capabilities by regularly partnering with ICN and engagement leadership to frame questions/issues clearly, align on independence risks, and drive timely decisions. This will include:

• Working closely with Partners, Principals, Managing Directors (PPMDs) and Senior Managers both within ICN and across Deloitte's service lines and business functions. You'll also interact with client service leadership (e.g., Lead Client Service Partners, Professional Practice Directors, and other client service teams) to understand their independence questions/concerns and provide guidance on a variety of engagement-related independence matters, such as:
  • Services to and relationships with clients, both within and outside the U.S.
  • Matters arising from client mergers and acquisitions (M&A) or from client initial public offerings (IPOs)
  • The impacts of affiliate relationships with audit clients, including the nuances of client structures and investments, including the investment company complex
  • Independence risk evaluations on newly developed solutions and Deloitte's latest technology-enabled capabilities, including GenAI and Agentic AI
• Performing research and analysis, drafting conclusions and communications, and strategizing on next steps in coordination with senior team members.
• Developing an enhanced understanding of the intricacies of AICPA, SEC and PCAOB independence rules and Deloitte US Firms Independence policies
• Interpreting and implementing new and existing regulations relating to permissible non-attest services for the Deloitte US entities, and providing advice and guidance to client-facing teams
• Participating in policy setting by performing research and drafting communications aimed at increasing awareness and understanding of current, new, or changing independence rules
• Creating and revising training courses and materials to address rule changes and new interpretations of existing rules identified during consultations with regulators.
• Working on special projects both independently and collaboratively with PPMDs and engagement teams, involving senior members for input as necessary

The successful candidate will possess:

• Deep experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including skills and abilities that enable direct interaction with senior leaders
• Comfortable navigating nuances and complexities in sensitive or emerging areas, with the ability to learn quickly and apply new requirements "on the fly"
• Strong communication skills across audiences and levels of seniority globally, including the ability to translate technical requirements into clear, actionable guidance
• Strong documentation and formal business writing skills, including drafting clear, well-structured summaries, recommendations, and consultation outputs that stand up to review
• Open-mindedness, nimbleness, and agility, enabling them to quickly gain an understanding of new business services, offerings, technologies and regulatory expectations in a fast-paced environment

• Positive attitude, initiative, good judgment, curiosity, and dedication to quality with the ability to react positively, as priorities and deadlines shift and multiple initiatives run in parallel
• Outstanding attention to detail, plus strong technical, organizational, and analytical skills
• Effective time management and prioritization skills, including being responsive to requests from our clients

Our team
The Engagement Consultation team within Independence & Conflicts Network (ICN) performs a critical consultation and risk-management function for the Deloitte US Firms, protecting Deloitte from conflicts of interest and keeping the Deloitte US Firms independent, objective, and impartial, in fact and appearance, when providing services to attest/audit clients and their affiliates. Independence requirements are defined by specific sets of policies, external rules, and regulations, so maintaining independence is essential to the business and reputation of Deloitte.

Risk & Brand Protection (R&BP)

ICN is part of Deloitte Risk & Brand Protection. At Deloitte, we are stewards of reputation-ours and our clients. That's why we foster a culture that protects, preserves, and enhances our reputation. With your help, we will distinguish Deloitte as the clear leader in professional services, making us the first choice for clients and talent.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelors' degree (preferably accounting, finance, business, compliance, or legal)
• 5 - 8+ years of related experience, ideally in a professional services role and environment
• Proficient in the use of standard office-productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams, etc.)
• Ability and willingness to learn and effectively use AI-enabled tools and emerging technology solutions to support research, analysis, documentation, and communication in a fast-paced, consultative environment
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.
• Ability to travel 0-10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve

Preferred:

• An understanding of Independence requirements for professional auditing firms
• Experience in regulatory compliance, risk assessment and internal controls and interpretation of rules, regulations, and standards
• Experience in public accounting
• Strong understanding of Deloitte's businesses, service offerings, and how services are delivered (a plus)
• Knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP standards
• S. CPA and/or advanced degree in related areas such as finance, accounting, business, or law

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 $93,000 to $191,000.

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.

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