FSO Assistant Financial Controller - Supervising Associate- Bermuda

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FSO BBC CBS (Assistant Financial Controller) / Supervising Associate:

Join our Financial Services Office (FSO) and you will work with multi-disciplinary teams from around the world to deliver a global market perspective. Aligned to key industry groups including asset management and private equity, banking and capital markets, insurance, real estate, and government we provide integrated assurance, consulting, strategy & transactions, and tax services to our clients. As a market segment of the FSO, the BBC includes the Bahamas, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, and Cayman Islands. By joining the BBC, you will receive unmatched exposure and experience to our continuously growing portfolio of diverse FSO clients.

In today’s fast-changing world, our clients’ needs are increasingly complex and the services we offer are evolving rapidly to meet them. Our internal Finance function is continually evolving as well. Our global Finance mission is to provide complete, accurate, consistent, timely and insightful financial and operational information/advice that helps build a better working world and achieve our strategic ambitions.

Finance provides a wide range of services. Our finance team supports profitable growth and improves performance through insightful, proactive, and forward-looking analysis and decision support. Our teams work across service lines, functions, and geographies to provide EY leaders with a consistent level of exceptional client service.

The opportunity

We are currently seeking qualified candidates to be considered for the position of Assistant Financial Controller to support our Bermuda operations. While this role will support the Bermuda practice, we are open to the successful candidate being placed in any of our Bahamas, Bermuda, or Cayman Islands offices.

The successful candidate will work directly with the Bermuda financial controller to support the region’s financial strategy and support all aspects of financial control for the Bermuda practice - this includes financial, management and regulatory reporting, financial planning and budgetary control, internal controls, and staff supervision.

Your key responsibilities

• Support the preparation of financial and management reporting and analysis including the month-end P&L close
• Preparation of recurring and ad hoc journal entries throughout the monthly cycle
• Assisting with preparing annual budgets and forecasts.
• Oversee the accounts receivable and accounts payable reconciliation process.
• Prepare ad hoc financial and management reporting in Bermuda as needed.
• Participate in the preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Communicate and manage relationships with both internal and external clients and vendors
• Assist with overseeing the Treasury Function, including reviewing wires for payment and ensuring adequate bank balances in accounts.
• Mentor and develop other members of the finance team in Bermuda 

Skills and attributes for success

• Analytical — ability to identify and interpret business issues, make appropriate recommendations and present data in a meaningful way
• Confident, with strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Strong teaming abilities, including virtual
• Ability to prioritize conflicting demands to meet deadlines
• Ability to proactively suggest own topics for investigation and analysis and bring to Finance leadership’s attention
• Quality improvement-oriented, professional approach

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field
• Five-plus years of experience in financial analysis and operational accounting preferably coming from professional services/consulting firm.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint in creating analysis reports.
• Proficiency or ability to master complex aspects of financial software packages, including Essbase, Hyperion, Business Objects.
• Experience developing accurate financial budgets and able to communicate reasons for variances to budget or prior year
• Confidence in raising concerns to leaders and interacting with them on a frequent basis
• Supervision or coaching of junior colleagues

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Strong understanding of the business (e.g., how professional service firms generate and recognize revenue, measure utilization and productivity of resources and accurately calculate the value of unbilled client receivables)
• Ability to adapt to use of EY software applications (SAP a plus)
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, as overtime will be required during peak busy season periods
• Integrity within a professional environment
• Financial modeling knowledge and experience
• Experience working in a professional services/consulting firm.

What we look for

We’re most interested in experienced accounting/finance professionals who are trusted business advisors with a passion for providing exceptional client service to your stakeholders while maintaining high levels of financial management. In return, you can expect the support of great colleagues, as well the industry-recognized training you’ll need to grow in your career. If you’re a fast learner with great organizational skills, this role is for you.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical, dental and vision coverage, competitive pension plan, generous vacation and leave entitlement(s), and a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• 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.

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