Government and Public Sector - Service Delivery Center - Assurance - Manager

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking organization where you can leverage your expertise in audit and assurance. This role offers the chance to lead a team of professionals in delivering high-quality audit services to government clients. You'll be at the forefront of driving change and enhancing public sector outcomes through your analytical prowess and leadership. With a commitment to integrity and excellence, you'll thrive in an inclusive culture that values your contributions. Embrace the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive environment that encourages continuous learning and personal growth.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) plans

Flexible vacation policy

Paid time off options

Winter/Summer breaks

Personal/Family Care leave

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in audit and accounting roles.
• Ability to manage large teams in a metrics-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise Analysts and Associate Analysts in audit tasks.
• Oversee audit reporting and documentation processes.

Skills

Intellectual curiosity

Professional skepticism

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

CPA certification

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

Job description

Government and Public Sector - Service Delivery Center - Assurance - Manager

Location: San Antonio

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Feb 17, 2025

Requisition ID: 1580917

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. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.

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

Government & Public Sector - Assurance Manager - Audit - Delivery Manager

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

The Service Delivery Center is made up of high-performing, US-based resources who work closely with our experienced professionals to deliver project-based work and managed services to our federal clients. The Service Delivery Center is a core component of the Government & Public Sector practice (GPS). This position supports the Assurance team by directing and managing Assurance work. This position will provide day-to-day management of Associate Analyst I through Senior Analyst (Analysts) ranks.

Your key responsibilities

• Provide management, supervision and evaluation of Senior Analysts, Analysts and Associate Analysts
• Manage the administration of audit reporting and documentation
• Identify potential audit issues or unusual relationships from analysis of financial statements and raise the issue to the engagement senior manager for resolution
• Apply accounting and auditing concepts to client situations
• Complete and/or oversee documentation and execution of specific audit procedures
• Identify opportunities to enhance audit techniques and provide recommendation to the engagement senior manager
• Drive development of audit and accounting client deliverables
• Perform financial and audit data analytics
• Monitor project scope and schedule and the progress of client engagement deliverables.
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders across other EY functional groups
• Meet engagement project expectations defined by project and engagement stakeholders
• Identify, communicate and address project risks, assumptions and constraints
• Direct field work, inform supervisors of the engagement status and manage Analyst performance
• Manage resources, communications, and cost management of projects/programs
• Assume responsibility for the collection and documentation of project and engagement financial, accounting and audit related information for daily, weekly, monthly and ad hoc reporting, as directed
• Assume responsibility for the completion and delivery of engagement specific work products and deliverables
• Direct, review and analyze the work of Associate Analyst I through Senior Analyst ranks
• Communicate the progress of the assigned tasks on a period basis to the senior manager
• Communicate with the client in connection with executing audit procedures, as necessary

Skills and attributes for success

• Intellectual curiosity and strong sense of professional skepticism
• Ability to quickly grasp complex processes involving multiple stakeholders and information systems
• Effective teaming and collaboration with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and skillsets

To qualify for the role, you must have

• CPA
• United States citizenship; and must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance or higher
• Five (5) or more years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years' experience with Federal financial, accounting or audit related work
• Proven people management experience and ability to manage large teams in a metrics-driven, managed services environment, supporting nationally distributed teams and clients
• Excellent communication, facilitation and presentation skills demonstrated through effective writing and presentations to clients and internal stakeholders
• Ability to meet all project and client engagement milestones, deadlines and budgets
• Ability to monitor the scope of projects and engagements and ability to determine if adjustments are required
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effectively work with a nationally distributed team
• Excellent skills within MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and following up on open issues
• Excellent English language skills ' both written and verbal
• Flexibility to travel up to 20%

Ideally, you'll also have

• Ability to obtain other certifications as may be required by federal regulations

What we look for

We are looking for people who strive to lead themselves, their teams, and their communities, people who can foster effective teamwork to drive results. We’re interested in authentic communicators with the ability to collaborate with EY colleagues across various teams who want to develop personally and professionally in a dynamic organization.

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 $58,900 to $134,900. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $70,700 to $153,200. 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.