Financial Accounting Advisory Services-Senior Manager-Aerospace and Defense

EY • Baltimore, MD

10d • $146,700 - $380,800

About The Position

EY is hiring a Senior Manager for its Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) team, with an emphasis on Aerospace and Defense. The role supports clients facing complex finance, controllership, and accounting issues, providing tailored guidance rather than off-the-shelf recommendations. The Senior Manager will contribute to the growth of the FAAS team and communicate strategic goals internally and externally.

Projects vary and require the Senior Manager to assess complex issues, challenge existing practices, and develop solutions. The role involves collaborating with colleagues across service lines, building client and internal relationships, and identifying opportunities to bring clients integrated services. Regular travel to meet with key clients is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a business discipline.
• At least 8 years of experience as an auditor in a public accounting firm.
• 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.
• Proven ability to manage, mentor, and improve a team of high-performing colleagues.
• Confidence researching and resolving emerging client issues, including regulations, industry practices, and new technologies.

Nice To Haves

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

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 provide integrated service.
• Manage performance and identify opportunities to improve products and processes.
• Research and resolve emerging client issues involving regulations, industry practices, and new technologies.
• Manage, mentor, and improve a high-performing team.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage.
• Pension and 401(k) plans.
• Paid time off options, including flexible vacation, designated paid holidays, winter and summer breaks, personal/family care, and other leaves of absence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior