Government and Infrastructure - Project Finance - Supervising Associate

EY•McLean, DC

5d•$77,800 - $165,300

About The Position

The G&I Finance Supervising Associate will lead and continuously improve project control activities for a sub-sector within EY’s Government & Infrastructure practice. The role works with G&I Markets/Project Finance leadership and a subsector leader to develop a high-performing project finance organization and provide strategic financial support to engagement teams. It also supports compliance with government contracting regulations and EY requirements, and helps strengthen financial management, reporting, forecasting, and project controls across engagements and accounts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Extensive knowledge of FAR/CAS and other government contract accounting requirements.
Strong understanding of CAS and FAR Part 31.
Advanced knowledge of project accounting, including CPFF, T&M, and FFP contract types and indirect rate structures.
At least 5 years of relevant government contractor finance experience in a CAS-compliant environment.
At least 3 years of experience in a project control role.
At least 2 years of supervisory or mentoring experience.
Experience supporting government audits of accounting and finance policies and procedures.
Extensive knowledge of Deltek Costpoint.
Experience with project setup, including revenue recognition under ASC 606.
Ability to obtain a security clearance.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills and experience building and maintaining financial models.
Exposure to planning and engagement financial management tools.
Strong problem-solving orientation and intellectual curiosity.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with business partners and executives and serve as a trusted, objective advisor.
Experience aligning cross-functional stakeholders and working effectively in a matrixed team across multiple functional areas.
Ability to both lead and execute, including working at both strategic and detailed levels.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including communication with all levels of management and external auditors.
Self-starter with problem-solving ability and curiosity.

Nice To Haves

Experience implementing and overseeing adherence to project control policies and procedures.
Experience using MS Copilot to automate project control responsibilities and reporting.
Experience with or exposure to tools other than Deltek Costpoint.

Responsibilities

Work with the G&I Markets/Project Finance leader to establish a project finance organization aligned with a subsector leader.
Build a strong working relationship with the subsector leader and serve as a strategic, trusted business advisor.
Prepare and maintain EAC and ETC documentation; research program financial issues and recommend solutions to engagement leadership.
Help establish and mature the G&I markets/project finance team.
Participate in onboarding, training, development, and day-to-day mentorship of Project Finance staff.
Support policies and procedures to ensure engagements comply with US government regulations, including FAR, DFARS, and CAS, and EY internal requirements.
Help develop tools, processes, and procedures to monitor engagement financials and optimize financial management at account and subsector levels.
Prepare engagement-level annual budgets and monthly, annual, and multi-year business forecasts, including the existing engagement portfolio, new business pipeline, and stretch goals.
Support external project audits conducted by independent auditors and regulatory agencies.
Work with the G&I Reporting lead to clarify reporting requirements for engagement, account, and subsector financial management.
Coordinate among engagement teams, PMOs, accounting, contracts, subcontracts, and project setup.
Communicate the impact of indirect rate application and rate changes on project financial measurement.
Analyze and advise on the effect of pricing decisions on subsector and account financials.
Analyze and advise on engagement profitability, including running simulations to guide decisions.
Ensure seamless support for G&I borrowed and loaned practitioners.
Review contract awards and modifications to monitor value, funding, and accounts receivable.
Advise on complex project setup and workforce management.
Support ad hoc financial reporting and special projects as assigned.