Government and Public Sector - Business Consulting - Finance - Manager

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. And we're 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. It's yours to build. EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities. From strategy to execution, the Government & Public Sector practice of Ernst & Young LLP provides a full range of consulting and audit services to help our Federal, State, Local and Education clients implement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. We enable our government clients to achieve their mission of protecting the nation and serving the people; increasing public safety; improving healthcare for our military, veterans and citizens; delivering essential public services; and helping those in need. EY is ready to help our federal and state/local governments build a better working world.

Responsibilities

• Establishing, maintaining and strengthening internal and external relationships
• Creating innovative insights for clients and contributing to thought leadership
• Adapting methods and practices to improve operational efficiency and to fit team needs
• Helping to manage the financial aspects of engagements
• Identifying and communicating issues and risks to project leaders
• Driving projects to completion and confirming that work is of a high quality
• Providing direction and oversight for a team of consulting personnel and be responsible for developing junior personnel through career mentoring and counseling
• Creating a positive learning culture through supervision, coaching, mentoring and performance management activities

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or a master's degree with an emphasis on Accounting, Finance, or other related field
• Minimum of five years relevant experience in financial management, risk management, maintaining financial and accounting standards (including GAAP and GASB), preparing written or verbal materials, presenting project results to clients, leading a team, providing formal feedback
• Knowledge and experience working for a federal or state agency/department in the following areas: Cost accounting, cost management or managerial accounting, GAAP and GASB accounting standards, Audit processes and working with external auditors, Federal and State regulations and compliance requirements related to financial management, Cost analysis and cost modeling, Cost optimization, Activity-based costing, Cost-benefit analysis, business case analysis, Performance measurement or performance management, Performance metrics and measures development, Benchmarking and gap analysis, Cost reduction or cost efficiency, Business performance reporting, Federal/state budget process
• Proficiency in accounting software and tools (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, etc)
• Familiarity with data analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) for financial reporting and analysis
• Demonstrated experience in business development
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

Nice-to-haves

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
• Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• Medical and dental coverage
• Pension and 401(k) plans
• Wide range of paid time off options
• Flexible vacation policy
• Time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence