Government and Public Sector - Project Finance Assistant Director

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From strategy to execution, the Government & Public Sector (GPS) 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. EY is ready to help our government build a better working world.

This GPS Finance Assistant Director role will manage all aspects of project control for a sub-sector within the GPS practice.

Key Responsibilities

Work with GPS Markets / Project Finance leader to establish a world-class project finance organization in support of EY’s growing GPS practice, with alignment to a subsector leader.

Develop strong working relationship with sub-sector leader, serving as a strategic and trusted business advisor.

Assess level of staff needs and ensure workloads are balanced, enabling all team members to experience well-being while also meeting business needs.

Play a key role in establishing and maturing the markets / project finance team for the GPS practice

Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, development and day to day management of Markets Finance staff

Support implementation of policies and procedures to ensure client engagements comply with US government regulatory (FAR, DFARS, CAS) requirements and EY internal requirements

Participate substantially in development of tools, processes, and procedures to monitor and manage engagement financials and optimize financial management at an engagement and account level

Prepare annual budgets at an engagement level as well as monthly, annual and multi-year business forecasts, inclusive of existing engagement portfolio, new business pipeline and stretch goals

Support external project audits with outside independent auditors and regulatory agencies

Work with GPS Reporting lead to clarify reporting requirements in support of engagement, account and sub-sector financial management

Play a coordinating role between engagement teams, PMOs, accounting, contracts, subcontracts and project setup.

Play a key role in socializing the impact of indirect rate application, and changes to rates, in project financial measurement

Analyze and advise on the impact of pricing decisions as it relates to sub-sector and account financials

Ensure seamless support to GPS for borrowed and loaned practitioners

Support future migration of SLED project financials from SAP to Costpoint

Support other ad hoc financial reporting and projects as assigned

Skills and attributes for success

High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills and experience building and maintaining complex financial models in Excel

Exposure to planning and engagement financial management tools.

Intellectually curious with problem solving orientation. Not satisfied with easy or convenient answers

Proven ability to build strong collaborative working relationships with business partners and executives. Seen as a trusted and objective advisor

Experience aligning cross-functional stakeholders with demonstrated aptitude in working effectively within a matrixed team across multiple functional areas

Player / coach with ability to both lead and execute. Willingness to play “up and down the stack” diving into the details as well as managing Executive level communications

Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and external auditors

To qualify, candidates must have

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field or equivalent experience

Extensive knowledge of FAR / CAS and other government contract accounting requirements

Strong understanding of CAS and FAR Part 31

Advanced knowledge of project accounting, including understanding of different contract types (CPFF, T&M, FFP) and indirect rate structures

A minimum of 8 years of relevant government contractor finance experience in a CAS compliant environment

A minimum of 4 years of experience in a project control role

A minimum of 4 years supervisory experience

Experience supporting successful government audit(s) of accounting and finance policies and procedures

Solid knowledge of Deltek Costpoint. Experience with or exposure to other tools is beneficial.

Ideally, you will also have

Experience supporting implementations of government compliant accounting systems (e.g., Deltek Costpoint)

Experience implementing and overseeing adherence to project control policies and procedures

What we offer

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. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $103,700 to $193,900. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $124,400 to $220,400. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter / Summer breaks, Personal / Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

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 on-going basis. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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Salary : $103,700 - $193,900