FAAS Senior - Aerospace and Defense

EY•Baltimore, DC

2d•$90,800 - $170,200

About The Position

EY is hiring a Senior for its Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) team, supporting clients with complex finance, controllership, and accounting issues. The role works across industries and involves understanding clients’ needs and developing tailored recommendations. Projects vary, requiring adaptability, sound judgment, and collaboration with colleagues across service lines. Regular travel to meet with clients is required. The position is listed for Baltimore, Washington, and McLean. Candidates must be willing and able to travel and work beyond standard hours when necessary. Salary depends on location: $109,000–$163,400 in New York City, Boston, and Washington, DC metro areas, Washington State, and Southern California; $113,500–$170,200 in Bay Area California offices; and $90,800–$149,800 at other US offices, including Sacramento.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a business discipline.
Approximately 3 to 5 years of experience as an auditor in a public accounting firm.
Eligibility to obtain US CPA licensure in the work state.
Strong technical writing skills and advanced risk management knowledge.
Deep understanding of the marketplace and commonly used terminology, processes, and tools.
Demonstrated ability to manage, mentor, and improve a high-performing team.
Confidence researching and resolving emerging client issues.
Ability and willingness to travel and work beyond standard hours when necessary.
Reliable transportation to and from the EY office and client sites; a driver’s license is strongly recommended.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or a business discipline.
External audit experience at a Big 4 accounting firm in the Aerospace and Defense sectors.

Responsibilities

Consult with clients on complex accounting issues.
Collaborate with partners, senior managers, and clients to influence strategy while balancing risk and client expectations.
Ensure the engagement team understands clients’ unique needs, ambitions, and expectations.
Build relationships across service lines to deliver seamless, integrated service and identify opportunities for clients to benefit from other areas of EY’s expertise.
Manage performance and identify opportunities to improve products and processes.
Research and resolve emerging client issues involving regulations, industry practices, and new technologies.