Government and Public Sector - Enterprise Risk Internal Audit - 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 health care 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 

As a member of our Government and Public Sector (GPS) Internal Audit Team, you will join a talented group of professionals, serving in key roles advising public sector clients on their most pressing internal audit and risk management issues.  Notably, you will be working with a team of dedicated professionals on implementing and assessing requirements outlined in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-123, Management's Responsibility for Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Control. Our team focuses on national priorities in defense, recovery and infrastructure investment, national security, international development, and health. You will be a key team member in the development and growth of our GPS business which is a priority for our firm.

Your key responsibilities

Our Enterprise Risk professionals support our clients in understanding and identifying process risks and designing and assessing process controls to mitigate those risks. They are responsible for documenting process controls, assessing control design, developing test plans to test key controls, and writing reports to summarize observations. In addition, Enterprise Risk professionals provide process improvement recommendations to design efficient and effective process controls to best mitigate process risks.  

As a manager, you may be assigned to one or more federal agencies as your primary clients.  In this role, you will likely be responsible for leading a work stream or facet of a larger engagement or be tasked with being the day-to-day Manager of a small one.  This varies based on firm needs and current engagement availability.  Your daily responsibilities may include working alongside other EY professionals, teaming partners, and client personnel on a wide variety of tasks.  These may include documenting business processes, preparing and submitting documentation requests, testing the design and effectiveness of controls, drafting memos and other reports to explain team findings and recommendations, and assisting process owners with remediation efforts.  You will also serve as a direct point-of-contact for client personnel.  This will include project status reporting, engagement economic issues, and dealing with client requests.  

In addition, as a manager, you will be responsible for delegating, supervising, and reviewing the work products of multiple Staff and Senior Associates.  This may also include providing timely feedback and career advice to team members.  In addition, you will serve as a formal counselor to one or more Staff and Senior Associates.  This process involves coaching and advising your counselee(s) and participating in the firm-wide performance review process.  

• Knowledge and experience auditing, reviewing, or working with federal business processes such as funds management, budget formulation and execution, receivables management, disbursements, property management, human resources, financial reporting, and grants management. 
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
• Strong report-writing skills to communicate findings and recommendations to clients 
• Knowledge of working paper documentation standards 
• Excellent communication skills to discuss observations and negotiate the acquisition of data for testing and reporting on internal controls 
• Ability to conduct research on regulatory guidance, current industry standards and trends, and new legislation and requirements
• Ability to work independently with clients and on project teams 
• Ability and willingness to supervise and develop team members
• Ability and willingness to hold difficult conversations (with team members and clients) professionally and timely
• Project and people management skills and experience
• Experience and knowledge of engagement economics: budget-to-actuals, contract, and burn rates

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor's or master's degree in business, accounting or finance, or a related discipline 
• A minimum of five years of experience working as an IA auditor or IA risk advisor for a public accounting firm, a professional services firm, or within the industry 
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance of Secret level or higher
• US certification in at least one of the following: CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CGFM (Certified Government Financial Manager), CDFM (Certified Defense Financial Manager, CA (Chartered Accountant), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CMA (Certified Management Accountant), CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information System Control), RIMS-CRMP (Certified Risk Management Professional). 

• Due to the nature of our work in the Government and Public Sector, work may be required to be completed at client, EY and/or contractor sites. Our goal is to assign professionals to projects within a commutable distance of their work location office.  In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs. Candidates should be willing to travel on average 25% to 30% or more in a hybrid environment.

Ideally, you'll also have

• Experience with OMB Circular A-123 assessments or financial statement audit, attestation, and remediation.
• Working knowledge of the US Standard General Ledger (USSGL) and the Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards (SFFAS)

What we look for 

At EY, we know it's your point of view, energy and enthusiasm that make the difference. Top performers have experience delivering against project plans on large, complex engagements from analysis through implementation. They have experience with federal or state agencies in shared services, often gained by working in a Big Four global management consulting firm or a blue-chip company focused on the government and the public sector.

• 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.