FAAS-Finance Optimization-Manager

EY; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 112,700 - 234,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical and dental coverage

Pension and 401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

EY is seeking a FAAS Manager – Finance Optimization in the US to lead controllership process improvements and drive automation. You will design strategies, collaborate with clients, and mentor junior staff while advancing technology-enabled finance solutions.

The role requires strong accounting expertise, CPA, and experience in leading projects across finance processes, with willingness to travel and work extended hours. EY offers a hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent certification required.
• 5–7 years of experience in public accounting, financial advisory, industry, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of finance and accounting processes, including upstream business processes.
• Experience with AI, automation, and dashboarding tools in accounting and finance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours; driver's license recommended.

Responsibilities

• Lead client interviews and workshops to assess controllership processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Design and implement controllership improvement strategies, including process and controls redesign and automation.
• Engage with client and stakeholders to prepare for scaling or transformation, including AI and ERP implementations.
• Design and implement risks and controls frameworks and remediate deficiencies.
• Interpret analytics on finance data to provide insights and transparency for efficiency.
• Support operations with accounting assistance or transactions when needed.
• Lead project management activities and support business development.
• Mentor and develop junior staff.

Skills

PowerPoint

Excel

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Travel flexibility

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or equivalent certification

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Data analytics tools

Dashboarding tools

Job description

Location: New York, Boston, Hoboken, McLean, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Jose, Seattle, Philadelphia

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.

FAAS Manager – Finance Optimization

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

When our clients are facing complex finance and controllership issues, they look to us to set it right. Whether a system conversion has been miscalculated, or they simply don't have the knowledge in the right area of accounting, we provide the answers to the big questions nobody else can.

Overview

We are seeking a motivated FAAS Manager specializing in controllership process improvements to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and finance, with experience in enhancing controllership processes through innovative solutions and technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead client interviews and workshops to assess their controllership processes and identify opportunities for improvements.
• Design and implement controllership improvement strategies, including process redesign, controls redesign, and automation.
• Hold conversations with the client and its internal stakeholders to assess the controllership function and prepare the company for scaling or transformation based on its goals and aspirations, including around topics such as AI, automation, and ERP implementations.
• Design and implement risks and controls frameworks and remediate control deficiencies.
• Be able to understand and articulate the accounting and controls implications of changes to controllership processes.
• Be able to interpret analytics results over the client’s finance data to provide clients with insights and transparency that drive efficiency and process improvement.
• Be able to understand and apply knowledge of how operational activities of a business impact the record to report process.
• Improve controllership processes in multiple scenarios such as controllership transformations, finance integrations, and public offerings.
• Provide clients with accounting assistance or transactions support as necessary.
• Lead project management activities.
• Support business development initiatives.
• Build trust and relationships across EY’s service lines and with external clients.
• Mentor, coach, and develop junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification required.
• 5-7 years of experience in public accounting, financial advisory, industry, or a related field.
• Thorough understanding of finance and accounting processes, including upstream business processes.
• Operational accounting experience is a plus.
• Strong PowerPoint, Excel, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and proficiency in data analysis.
• Familiarity with AI, automation, and dashboarding tools and their application in accounting and finance.
• Knowledge and/or experience with digital technologies and their impact on the record to report process including analytical tools, close and reporting tools, and ERP systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to take initiative, lead, and think outside the box.
• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary.
• Access to reliable transportation to/from the EY office and client sites. A driver's license is strongly recommended as ride share and public transportation options may not be available in all locations.

Ideally, you'll also have

• A master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or complementary discipline such as data analytics.

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 $112,700 to $206,500. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $135,200 to $234,800. 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.

EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.

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.

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