• Job Description

  Req#: 1697433

  At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

  We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

  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, too. Join us and build an exceptional

  experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

  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 government build a better working world.

  The opportunity

  As a member of our Government and Public Sector (GPS) Internal Audit Team, you will join a

  talented group of professionals, serving in key roles advising public sector clients on their most

  pressing internal audit and risk management issues. Notably, you will be working with a team of

  dedicated professionals on implementing and assessing requirements outlined in the Office of

  Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-123, Management's Responsibility for Enterprise Risk

  Management and Internal Control. Our team focuses on national priorities in defense, recovery and

  infrastructure investment, national security, international development, and health. You will be a key

  team member in the development and growth of our GPS business which is a priority for our firm.

  Your key responsibilities

  Our Digital 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, you may be assigned to a particular federal agency as your primary client. In this role,

  you may work alongside other EY professionals, teaming partners, and client personnel on a wide

  range of tasks. These may include documenting business processes, preparing and submitting

  documentation requests, testing the design and effectiveness of controls, drafting memos and other

  reports to explain team findings and recommendations, and assisting process owners with

  remediation efforts. In addition, as Senior, you may be tasked with supervising and aiding in the

  development of one or more Staff resources. These responsibilities will include assigning and

  reviewing work products, providing timely and constructive feedback, and ensuring team members

  have the opportunities necessary to achieve their career goals. You may also be responsible for

  completing and reporting project status to engagement leadership, including client personnel.

  Skills and attributes for success • Knowledge and experience auditing, reviewing, or working with federal business

  processes such as funds management, budget formulation and execution, receivables

  management, disbursements, 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 supervise and develop team members

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

  professionally and timely.

  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 two 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

  • The EY Government and Public Sector Practice’s staffing model is to assign resources

  to projects aligned to the office within the metropolitan area you have been hired;

  however, in certain circumstances, travel may be required within and/or beyond your

  geographic region based on client and project needs. For roles within the federal

  practice, the flexibility to travel up to approximately 30% is preferred. Within the state,

  local and education practice, the flexibility to travel up to approximately 80% is

  preferred.

  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)

  • Working towards one of the following US certifications: 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). If you do not currently have a certification

  listed above, you must obtain one before being promoted to Manager.

  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 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. Learn more.

  • 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 $87,800 to $160,900. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $105,400 to $182,800. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. 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.

  Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
  EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.

  For those living in California, please click here for additional information.

  EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.

  EY | Building a better working world

  EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

  Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

  EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

  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, 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.

• About the company

  EY provides consulting, assurance, tax and transaction services that help solve our client’s toughest challenges and build a better working world for all.

Notice