FSO Financial Accounting Advisory Services-WAM-Manager-Multiple Locations

$111,600 - $204,500/Yr

Ernst & Young - McLean, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

McLean, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. We are counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. The exceptional EY experience is yours to build. EY focuses on high ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities. This position could be located in NY, NJ, PA, VA, or MA. EY is the only professional services firm with a separate business unit ("FSO") that is dedicated to the financial services marketplace. Our FSO teams have been at the forefront of every event that has reshaped and redefined the financial services industry. If you have a passion for rallying together to solve the most complex challenges in the financial services industry, come join our dynamic FSO team! From small businesses to some of the world's best-known brands, our clients count on reliable financial statements, information, and processes to inform their ongoing strategies. More than ever, business is about interpreting and reacting to complex data - and they look to us for advice and services they can trust every time. You'll use your professional skills and experience to make it happen, handling complex audit procedures across the Banking and Capital Markets industry. You'll help our clients meet their reporting requirements by accurately reporting on financial statements and providing meaningful insights into accounting and reporting matters. In return, you can expect leading-class learning and development tailored to your unique interests and motivations. You'll be given all the skills, knowledge, and opportunities to progress and become ready to build a better working world for our people, our clients, and the communities that support us.

Responsibilities

• Leading fieldwork, managing performance, and keeping engagement leaders updated on audit engagements.
• Completing audit processes and documenting higher-risk areas to increase technical and business skills.
• Engaging clients and providing authoritative advice and professionalism throughout transactions.
• Constantly developing understanding of current market trends and processes and sharing knowledge to develop junior colleagues.
• Understanding clients' unique ambitions and needs and referring them to colleagues in other teams and areas to broaden business relationships.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in an accounting, finance, or business discipline, supported by approximately 5 years' work experience as an auditor in a public accounting firm.
• US CPA licensure in your work state.
• Experience leading the planning, execution, and reporting on audits in the Wealth & Asset Management sector.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach to management.
• The flexibility to constantly learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary.
• Access to reliable transportation to/from the EY office and client sites. A driver's license is strongly recommended.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of current market issues in the Wealth & Asset Management sector in the US.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package based on performance.
• Medical and dental coverage.
• Pension and 401(k) plans.
• Wide range of paid time off options including flexible vacation policy and designated EY Paid Holidays.
• Continuous learning opportunities and professional development.
• Hybrid work model with expectations for in-person collaboration 40-60% of the time.