Government and Public Sector - Markets Finance Associate Director

From strategy to execution, the Government & Public Sector (GPS) 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. EY is ready to help our government build a better working world. 

This GPS Finance Associate Director role will manage all aspects of EY GPS project control.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with GPS Finance leadership to structure the Federal Markets Finance organization in support of EY’s growing GPS practice and Federal sector, with properly supportive alignment to market-oriented leaders (sub-sector leads, GCSPs, etc.)
• Assess level of staff needs and ensure workloads are balanced, enabling all team members to experience well-being while also meeting the needs of the business in an effective way.
• Lead development of and career planning for EY GPS markets finance team members, including visioning learning, development and training needs
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, training, and day to day management of staff – most immediately to direct reports but establishing connections with all levels
• Implement policies and procedures to ensure client engagements comply with US government regulatory (FAR, DFARS, CAS) requirements and EY policies and procedures
• Lead development of tools, processes, and procedures to monitor and manage engagement financials and optimize financial management at the Sector, account and engagement level
• Support the preparation of annual budgets at an engagement level as well as monthly, annual and multi-year business forecasts, inclusive of existing engagement portfolio, new business pipeline and stretch goals
• Support external project audits with outside independent auditors and regulatory agencies (e.g., DCAA, DCMA)
• Work with GPS Reporting lead to identify reporting requirements in support of Markets Finance and engagement financials
• Play a key role in socializing the impact of indirect rate application, and changes to rates, in project financial measurement
• Partner with the commercial Markets Finance team to ensure seamless support to GPS for borrowed and loaned practitioners
• Support other ad hoc financial reporting and projects as assigned

Skills and attributes for success

• High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills and experience building and maintaining complex financial models in Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills which allow for strategic data interpretation versus simple reporting
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and external auditors

To qualify, candidates must have

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field or related experience
• Extensive knowledge of FAR/CAS and other government contract accounting requirements
• Strong understanding of CAS and FAR Part 31
• Advanced knowledge of project accounting, including understanding of different contract types (CPFF, T&M, FFP) and indirect rate structures
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant government contractor finance experience in a CAS compliant environment
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in a project control role
• A minimum of 4 years supervisory experience
• Experience supporting successful government audit(s) of accounting and finance policies and procedures

• Solid knowledge of Deltek Costpoint.  Experience with or exposure to other tools is beneficial.

Ideally, you will also have

• Experience supporting implementations of government compliant accounting systems (e.g., Deltek Costpoint)
• Experience creating and implementing project control policies and procedures
• Experience building and maintaining complex dashboards to facilitate reporting

• 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.