Government and Public Sector - Risk Consulting - Process and Controls Senior Consultant

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, too. Join us and build an exceptional

experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

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

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 Digital 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 Senior, you may be assigned to a particular federal agency as your primary client. In this role,

you may work alongside other EY professionals, teaming partners, and client personnel on a wide

range 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. In addition, as Senior, you may be tasked with supervising and aiding in the

development of one or more Staff resources. These responsibilities will include assigning and

reviewing work products, providing timely and constructive feedback, and ensuring team members

have the opportunities necessary to achieve their career goals. You may also be responsible for

completing and reporting project status to engagement leadership, including client personnel.

Skills and attributes for success• 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.

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 two 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

• The EY Government and Public Sector Practice’s staffing model is to assign resources

to projects aligned to the office within the metropolitan area you have been hired;

however, in certain circumstances, travel may be required within and/or beyond your

geographic region based on client and project needs. For roles within the federal

practice, the flexibility to travel up to approximately 30% is preferred. Within the state,

local and education practice, the flexibility to travel up to approximately 80% is

preferred.

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)

• Working towards one of the following US certifications: 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). If you do not currently have a certification

listed above, you must obtain one before being promoted to Manager.

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.