FSO Audit- Wealth and Asset Management- Manager

EY Studio+ Nederland•Cleveland, OH

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

EY is a leader in serving the global financial services marketplace and the only professional services firm with a separate business unit dedicated to the financial services industry – the Financial Services Organization (FSO). Our focused model and bold ambition have put us at the center of the events that continue to reshape and redefine our industry, working side by side with a range of clients from our most venerable institutions to dynamic new entrants across Banking and Capital Markets, Wealth and Asset Management and Insurance. Our purpose is to help build a financial services industry in which financial institutions are trusted and flourish, and the global economy is healthy, growing and secure. If you have a passion for rallying together to solve complex challenges, then come join our dynamic FSO team! Our Financial Services Organization is a unique, industry-focused practice, and the only one of its kind within a Big 4 firm — and the Wealth and Asset Management is a key sector within this area. With strong functional capabilities, industry-leading technology and a varied range of knowledge, our clients look to us for assurance services they can rely on every time. And as an Audit Manager, you’ll be at the heart of that goal, personally visiting high-profile clients on site to understand their unique needs and build your reputation as a trusted business advisor. The opportunity This is an area that has seen substantial investment, focused on technology, knowledge and development for assurance professionals. You’ll see that reflected in your career, with plenty of opportunities to take on new responsibilities. That could mean developing a deep professional knowledge base in one area, or diversifying to audit in other markets such as wealth and asset management, hedge fund, and private equity.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or Finance, supported by significant work experience as an auditor in a public accounting firm.
A record of excellence in serving clients across the WAM industry
A CPA certification in the work state location
Engagement management, execution and reporting skills, and the ability to build relationships with clients with a diverse range of backgrounds
Confidence in your ability to prioritize when managing multiple project simultaneously
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 firm understanding of engagement economics
A proven ability to build a network of contacts and mutual business relationships
Leaders who are creative and agile thinkers, with a genuine interest in improving our audit capabilities.
A capable communicator both in the boardroom and across your team.
The technical and personal skills to understand our clients and provide excellent services every time

Responsibilities

Managing a team of assurance professionals across a portfolio of projects
Personally engaging with our clients
Performing complex and specific audit procedures, while developing effective, client-focused audit strategies
Coaching and managing a driven team of audit professional, facilitating them to have the information, tools and opportunities they need to grow
Proactively building relationships that support our ability to provide tailored services that meet a wide range of assurance needs and contribute to new business development
Identifying and reacting to potential risks and developing new ways to improve our products and processes that promote growth and increase revenue
Continually updating your understanding of business trends and emerging technologies to maintain your reputation as a trusted business advisor