Forensics - Government Contract Services - Senior Manager - Multiple Locations

Location: Dallas,Chicago, Washington DC, Boston, McLean, New York, Irvine

When our clients enter the intricate world of doing business with the US Government, they rely on us to help them move through the process.  Whether the challenge is a contract, grant or cooperative agreement, the rules and regulations in the federal marketplace require the type of experience found in our Government Contract Services (GCS) practice.  

The opportunity   With the increasing complexities of procurement in government, we’re experiencing rapid growth in GCS.  As a Senior Manager in GCS, you’ll contribute to our growth by helping your clients forge financial relationships with some of the largest governmental agencies in the world, including the Department of Defense, NASA, General Services Administration, Department of Energy, and many more.   

Your key responsibilities   Because of the complexities of government accounting, no two projects will be the same.  You’ll use your skills across the entire spectrum of contract services: allowable costs, audits, business systems, investigations, and termination proposals, to name a few.  You’ll also be collaborating with colleagues across multiple service lines, so we’ll look to you to build relationships and identify opportunities for our client to benefit from our expertise in other areas.   

Skills and attributes for success 

• Provide guidance and participate in the performance of GCS procedures, especially in complex or specialized client matters
• Managing engagement economics of a portfolio of GCS clients
• Developing long-term relationships across a network of existing and potential clients to maximize business development opportunities
• Constantly implement process improvements for contract bidding and estimating systems
• Developing your team through constant coaching and feedback, providing challenging goals and guaranteeing your people have the skills, knowledge and opportunities to grow

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, Economics, Computer Science or other related field of study
• Approximately 8 years of related work experience
• At least one professional designation, such as CPA, CFE, CFA
• In depth experience with Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to prioritize when working on multiple engagements - Strong negotiation and influencing skills, and the confidence to communicate complex technical concepts to a wide range of audiences
• A quantifiable history of business development success
• 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 - Extensive experience with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) What we look for     We’re interested in passionate leaders, with the intellectual curiosity to actively pursue new knowledge in the rapidly changing world of government accounting.  Naturally you’ll need a strong background in navigating through the countless rules and regulations required for obtaining government contracts.  But we’re not just looking for strong technical skills – we’re interested in people that have the ability to nurture relationships, both internal and external, and are committed to intimately understanding our client’s needs.   If you’re looking to become part of a community of advisors where you’ll make a measurable difference across some of the most prestigious businesses around, this role is for you.  

• 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.