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Internal Audit – Senior Manager

From strategy to execution, the Government & Public Sector practice of Ernst & Young 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 government build a better working world.

The opportunity

As a member of our Government and Public Sector (GPS) team, you will join a talented group of professionals, serving in key roles advising US federal agencies addressing issues in performance improvement, program effectiveness, financial management and Financial Improvement Audit Readiness (FIAR). Our team focuses on national priorities in defense, recovery and infrastructure investment, national security, international development and health. The development and high growth of our GPS business is a global strategic imperative for our firm.

Your key responsibilities

Our Enterprise Risk professionals support our clients in understanding and identifying process risks and designing and assessing process controls to mitigate those risks. They are responsible for documenting process controls, assessing control design, developing test plans to test key controls, and writing reports to summarize observations. In addition, Enterprise Risk professionals provide process improvement recommendations to design efficient and effective process controls to best mitigate process risks.

As a Senior Manager, you may be assigned to one or more federal agencies as your primary clients. In this role, you will likely be responsible for managing all operations and delivery of multiple client engagements or focused on one particular project, depending on engagement requirements and size/complexity. This varies based on firm needs and current engagement availability. Your daily responsibilities may include working alongside other EY professionals, teaming partners, and client personnel on a wide variety of tasks ranging from engagement delivery and economics, managing client relationships, business development and pursuit support, internal initiatives and trainings, and supporting EY's career counselor and performance feedback program. On your engagements, you will be responsible for leading teams in ensuring all contract requirements are met and deliverables are submitted on time and in accordance with EY quality standards. You will also serve as a direct point-of-contact for client personnel and be responsible for handling executive level meetings and presentations as the internal audit Subject Matter Resource (SMR) and team lead. This will include managing and reviewing all project status reports, deliverables, supporting effective engagement economics to include staffing and budget forecasting, and supporting client requests.

You will also be expected to contribute to EY's growing book of business by actively participating in business development. This will involve searching for new opportunities and clients, briefing firm leadership, and leading proposal efforts from solicitation to submission. Additionally, you will be supporting the GPS Enterprise Risk Internal Audit competency by supporting the development of internal and external technical bulletins and material, developing and leading trainings, designing marketing material for professional events and associations, and assisting in the development of internal audit solutions, processes, and enablers.

As one of our performance improvement 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 of major organizations, 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 shared services.

Key responsibilities of the position include:

• Establishing and maintaining internal and external relationships

• Developing reports, dashboards and schedules for the client and other parties

• Communicating and updating the management team on progress made

• Demonstrating flexibility when it comes to engagement needs

• Meeting firm utilization targets

• Guiding junior staff, reviewing their work and providing performance feedback

• Supporting people-related initiatives, including recruiting events and interview nights

• Staying current on CPE requirements and continuously improving technical skills

Skills and attributes for success

• Knowledge and experience in the Federal Government internal and external audit process.

• Experience in leading or assisting in the implementation of OMB Circular A-123 assessments to include Enterprise Risk Management and Appendices A, B, C, and D.

• Strong working knowledge of the following federal business processes; funds management, budget formulation and execution, receivables management, disbursements, procurement, property management, human resources, financial reporting, and grants management

• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

• Strong report-writing skills to communicate findings and recommendations to clients

• Knowledge of working paper documentation standards

• Excellent communication skills to discuss observations and negotiate the acquisition of data for testing and reporting on internal controls

• Ability to conduct research on regulatory guidance, current industry standards and trends, and new legislation and requirements.

• Ability to work independently with clients and on project teams

• Ability and willingness to support and develop strong performing teams by supervising and developing team members

• Ability and willingness to hold difficult conversations (with team members and clients) professionally and timely.

• Project and people management skills and experience

• Experience and knowledge of engagement economics: budget-to-actuals, contract, burn rates, invoicing.

• Extensive experience in the government acquisition and contracting process.

• Knowledge and experience of proposal process to include: pricing, technical requirements, subcontracting arrangements, and technical writing.

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor's or master's degree in business, accounting or finance, or a related discipline

• A minimum of eight years of experience working as an IA auditor or IA risk advisor for a public accounting firm, a professional services firm, or within the industry

• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance of Secret level or higher

• US certification in at least one of the following: CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CGFM (Certified Government Financial Manager), CDFM (Certified Defense Financial Manager, CA (Chartered Accountant), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CMA (Certified Management Accountant), CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information System Control), RIMS-CRMP (Certified Risk Management Professional).

Due to the nature of our work in the Government and Public Sector, work may be required to be completed at client, EY and/or contractor sites. Our goal is to assign professionals to projects within a commutable distance of their work location office. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs. Candidates should be willing to travel on average 25% to 30% or more in a hybrid environment.

Ideally, you'll also have

• Experience with OMB Circular A-123 assessments or financial statement audit, attestation and remediation.

• Working knowledge of the US Standard General Ledger (USSGL) and the Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards (SFFAS)

What we look for

At EY, we know it's your point of view, energy and enthusiasm that make the difference. Top performers have experience delivering against project plans on large, complex engagements from analysis through implementation. They have experience with federal or state agencies in shared services, often gained by working in a Big Four global management consulting firm or a blue-chip company focused on the government and the public sector.

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 $136,900 to $312,800. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $164,400 to $355,400. 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.

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

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