GPS - Financial Accounting Advisory Services - State And Local - Senior Manager

Gps – Financial Accounting Advisory Services (Faas) – State And Local – Senior Manager

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The Government & Public Sector Financial Accounting Advisory Services (GPS FAAS) team is growing exponentially, and as a Senior Manager you'll play a key role in that growth. Working across all Federal GPS sector service lines, you'll develop your career by communicating creative, strategic goals both internally and externally. It's all about listening to and understanding our clients to give them a truly exceptional experience in a field where there really are no off-the-shelf recommendations.

Your key responsibilities will include, but not limited to, actively pursuing business development activities (i.e., implementing strategies and tactical steps within and outside EY), to identify opportunities, developing proposal responses, training staff and executing engagement deliverables simultaneously. That means you'll need to think on your feet and challenge existing practices to develop answers to complex issues. You'll also be collaborating with colleagues across multiple service lines, so we'll look to you to build relationships and identify opportunities for our clients to benefit from our knowledge in other areas. Regular travel will be required as you will be meeting with key clients, some of those being the most respected in their fields.

To qualify for the role you must have:

• U.S. CPA license in your work state
• A Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business discipline, supported by 10 years of post-college work experience in conducting financial audit and providing financial reporting advisory type support to SLED clients in a fast pace environment
• In-depth understanding on application and implementation of US Governmental GAAP, GASB standards, Financial and Single Audit (Subpart F of the OMB Uniform Guidance) and OMB guidance
• Comprehensive knowledge and proficiency in the on the following: preparation and auditing of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Annual Financial Statements and Single Audit Report for SLED entities
• Hands on experience with business development in the SLED space, and proficiency in deal governance and proposal submission process (should have experience leading multiple proposals in past year)
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach to management
• A proven record of excellence when managing, mentoring and improving a team of high-performing colleagues
• Dedication to teamwork and leadership
• Integrity within a professional environment
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance or higher

Ideally you'll also have:

• CGFM and/or CDFM

What we look for:

We're interested in versatile people with the ability to take on new responsibilities and listen to clients to get things done. We're not just looking for accounting and audit experience — we're after genuinely interesting people with the ability to build relationships, negotiate and think in unique and creative news ways. If you're a confident leader with a curious mind and the ability to solve complex issues, this role is for you.

What we offer you:

At EY, we'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Under our flexible vacation policy, you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances.

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities. EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis.