Financial Accounting Advisory Services - Commodities - Manager
About The Position
Our commodities markets team is a national competency that sits within our Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) practice and is growing exponentially. Working across all industries, you’ll develop your career by communicating creative, strategic goals both internally and externally. It’s all about listening to and understanding our clients to give them a truly exceptional experience in a field where there really are no off-the-shelf recommendations. When our clients are facing complex governance, technology, or technical implementation issues, they look to us to set it right. Whether a system conversion has been miscalculated, or they simply don’t have the knowledge in the right area of the commodities market, we provide the answers to the big questions nobody else can.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in economics, mathematics, finance, information technology, accounting or related field and 5-8 years of work experience
- US CPA licensure in your work state
- Direct experience with commodity procurement, trading or valuation processes from an operational perspective, with a focus on middle- and back-office operations
- Experience with accounting for derivative and hedging activities
- Strong working knowledge of commodity markets, instruments, and regulatory pronouncements
- A basic understanding of financial modeling for commodity transactions
- A proven record of excellence when managing, mentoring and improving a team of high-performing colleagues
- The confidence to provide expertise in deal structuring, valuation, and market drivers in the energy markets
- 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
Nice To Haves
- A master's degree in accounting, economics, finance, mathematics or related discipline
- Internal or External Audit experience in a large firm
- Versatile people with the ability to take on new responsibilities and listen to clients to get things done.
- Genuinely interesting people with the ability to build relationships, negotiate and think in unique and creative news ways.
- A confident leader with a curious mind and the ability to solve complex issues.
Responsibilities
- Consulting with clients on complex commodities risk, asset and derivative valuations
- Collaborating with partners, senior managers and clients to influence strategy around commodity markets, balancing risk and client expectations
- Ensuring our Engagement team thoroughly understands our clients’ unique needs, ambitions and expectations
- Building relationships with colleagues across multiple service lines to provide seamless integrated service
- Managing performance and identifying opportunities to improve our products and processes
- Thinking on your feet and challenging existing practices to develop answers to complex issues
- Collaborating with audit and advisory colleagues across multiple service lines
- Building relationships and identifying opportunities for our clients to benefit from our knowledge in other areas
- Meeting with key clients, some of those being the most respected in their fields.
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits package
- Medical and dental coverage
- Pension and 401(k) plans
- A wide range of paid time off options
- Flexible vacation policy
- Time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
