Forensics - Insurance and Federal Claims Services - Grants - Experienced Analyst

EY; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 107,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Pension/401(k)

Hybrid work model

Generous paid time off

Job summary

EY's Forensics Insurance and Federal Claims Services group helps clients recover funds after disasters through grants management, compliance and insurance claims services for public and private sectors. You will work with engagement teams on disaster recovery funding programs, ensuring compliance and thorough analysis for government and local projects.

The role requires travel to client sites and in-office presence, along with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, law, business, finance, emergency management or related field.
• 1+ years of related compliance, audit, or financial management experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective project and time management.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with engagement teams to provide government and public sector clients a variety of services related to the management and compliance of disaster recovery funding.
• Assist with large grant projects for states and local governments, interact with local governments to support project development, organize and analyze large volumes of information, and verify compliance requirements.
• Travel and presence at client sites, alongside in-office presence, will be required.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Location: Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Washington DC, Hoboken, New York, Charlotte, Boston, Austin, Tallahassee, Philadelphia and San Francisco

The opportunity

EY's Forensics Insurance and Federal Claims Services practice specializes in helping clients achieve their financial recovery goals following disaster events such as hurricanes, fires, tornadoes, and pandemics. As a leading professional services firm, we offer grants management, compliance, and insurance claims services to complex public and private sector entities. This EY team includes accountants with disaster management experience, forensic accountants, engineers, former FEMA professionals, and other claims experts, all working collaboratively to provide clients with unmatched expertise.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Work with engagement teams to provide government and public sector clients a variety of services related to the management and compliance of disaster recovery funding made available through complex grant and stimulus programs (FEMA, HUD CDBG-DR).
• Assist with large grant projects for states and local governments, interact with local governments to support project development, organize and analyze large volumes of information, and verify numerous aspects of compliance including transaction testing and programmatic requirements.
• Travel and presence at client sites, along with in‑office presence, will be required.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Take responsibility for high quality execution and delivery of specific parts of the engagement.
• Demonstrate strong technical and analytic skills.
• Develop yourself and others through seeking and offering on‑the‑job coaching.
• Use technology to continually learn and share your knowledge with other team members.
• Maintain a strong focus on the client and be responsive to their requests.
• Develop relationships with clients and other stakeholder personnel.
• Work effectively with teams of varying sizes.

To qualify for the role you must

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, law, business, finance, emergency management or related field.
• 1+ years of related compliance, audit, or financial management experience, ideally with a government agency or professional services firm.
• Effective project and time management skills and the ability to prioritize when working on multiple engagements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• 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 strong interest in the government and public sector.

What We Look For

We are looking for passionate leaders who are eager to assist individuals, governments, and organizations during their most critical times. A strong technical foundation is crucial, along with the ability to convert complex information into actionable insights. We value individuals who can build and maintain both internal and external relationships and are dedicated to deeply understanding our clients’ needs. If you aspire to be part of a community of advisors making a significant impact on prominent businesses, this role is for you.

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.

• 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 $65,000 to $107,400. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $78,200 to $122,000. 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 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 [e-mail].