Government and Public Sector - Business Consulting - Finance - Manager

Company: Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkOther locations: Anywhere in RegionDate: Feb 13, 2025Requisition ID: 1582287At 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.The opportunityVarious macroeconomic and budget-related challenges are hampering effective public financial management. To address these challenges, governments are introducing reforms to measure effectiveness and efficiency of expenditure and to improve fiscal transparency. As part of our US Government & Public Sector (GPS) team, you will join a talented group of professionals to help federal, state and local government and public sector organizations improve planning, budgetary and financial performance, and to meet public transparency and accountability requirements through timely and accurate financial reporting that aligns with GAAP/GASB standards and requirements.Your key responsibilitiesAs one of our finance advisors, you'll help crucial government departments and agencies continuously achieve and sustain performance improvement in a rapidly changing environment. Working in multidisciplinary teams, often directly with leaders, you'll bring diverse perspectives to every challenge. We'll help you achieve your potential by supporting your professional development and by providing you with opportunities to build your skills in budget and cost optimization, and transparent financial reporting.Key responsibilities of the position include:

• 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 activitiesSkills and attributes for success
  • Understand clients' cultures and operations to influence important decisions on finance programs and processes
  • Leverage industry leading practices and trends to provide valuable insights to clients
  • Assist with cultivating and managing business development opportunities
  • Develop and maintain long-term client relationships and networksTo qualify for the role you must have
    • 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 clearanceIdeally you'll also have
        • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
        • Project Management Professional (PMP)What we look forAt EY, we know it's your point of view, energy and enthusiasm that make the difference. Top performers execute project plans on large, complex engagements from analysis through implementation, as a work stream lead supervising junior staff. They consistently collaborate with the client and their teams to deliver quality work products, share thought leadership, and identify follow-on work and new business opportunities.What we offerWe 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. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $127,100 to $233,000. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $152,500 to $264,800. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.
          • Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
          • Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
          • Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
          • Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.EY accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.For those living in California, please click here for additional information.EY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing 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, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY's Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com
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