Deloitte - Memphis, TN
posted about 2 months ago
Deloitte's Government and Public Services (GPS) Engagement Financial Advisor (EFA) Practice is comprised of finance professionals specializing in project and account financial management serving as a focal point for aspects of engagement, program, and account financial management control. EFAs provide financial management knowledge for the entire engagement management team(s) by owning all financial reporting and analysis for engagements and accounts. Their greatest value, however, is in the understanding and application of engagement business and financial processes both to individual projects and to client accounts. GPS EFAs specialize in serving Deloitte's Higher Education, federal, state and local government clients. The Government and Public Services consulting practice is built around integrated core capabilities - people, process and technology and Government & Public Services industry expertise - the capabilities needed to help clients to tackle their most complex challenges. GPS Analyst EFAs are responsible for supporting one or more engagement teams through successful management of the financial analysis and the implementation of engagement financial management controls. On any given assignment, a GPS Analyst EFA may be responsible for the following activities: assisting project leadership by preparing budgets and forecasts and reviewing baselines to project and track financial metrics such as revenue, costs, and profitability; taking part in the lifecycle of engagements including set up, revenue recognition and compliance, monthly accounting close, monitoring funding, processing vendor invoices, supporting procurement and billing/collection activities, and facilitating engagement closeout; interacting periodically with senior level internal, and sometimes external, clients to present various analyses, discuss recommendations and provide engagement financial advice; ensuring compliance with applicable policies and procedures, Federal regulations and guidelines and contractual requirements; conducting additional financial analyses including reconciliations and variance analyses; understanding and utilizing standard processes for engagement financial management, quality management, and risk management; and contributing to the growth and development of the overall GPS EFA Practice through active involvement in a practice initiative.