Government and Public Sector - Finance Strategy and Transformation-Manager
About The Position
From strategy to execution, the Government & Public Sector practice of Ernst & Young LLP provides a full range of consulting and audit services to help our Federal, State, Local and Education clients implement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. We enable our government clients to achieve their mission of protecting the nation and serving the people; increasing public safety; improving healthcare for our military, veterans and citizens; delivering essential public services; and helping those in need. EY is ready to help our government build a better working world. Various macroeconomic and budget-related challenges are hampering effective public financial management. To address these challenges, governments are introducing reforms to measure effectiveness and efficiency of expenditure and to improve fiscal transparency. As part of our US Government & Public Sector (GPS) team, you will join a talented group of professionals to help federal, state and local government and public sector organizations improve planning, budgetary and financial performance, and to meet public transparency and accountability requirements.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree and approximately five years of relevant work experience; or a master's degree with an emphasis on Organizational Development or other related field and approximately four years of relevant work experience
- Minimum of five years relevant experience in federal financial management, risk management, leading standards (e.g., SFFAS, OMB), preparing written or verbal materials, presenting project results to clients, leading a team, providing formal feedback
- Knowledge and experience working for a federal or state agency in the following areas: Cost accounting, cost management or managerial accounting, Cost analysis and cost modeling, Cost optimization, Activity-based costing, Cost-benefit analysis, business case analysis, Cost studies, Performance measurement or performance management, Performance metrics and measures development, Benchmarking and gap analysis, Cost reduction or cost efficiency, Business performance reporting, Balanced scorecard, Federal budget process, Planning, programming, budgeting and execution (PPBE), ERP systems, consolidation tools and Reporting/BI platforms
- Demonstrated experience in business development
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a [secret/public trust] clearance or higher.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM)
- Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
Responsibilities
- Establishing, maintaining and strengthening internal and external relationships
- Creating innovative insights for clients and contributing to thought leadership
- Adapting methods and practices to improve operational efficiency and to fit team needs
- Helping to manage the financial aspects of engagements
- Identifying and communicating issues and risks to project leaders
- Driving projects to completion and confirming that work is of a high quality
- Developing people and creating a positive learning culture through supervision, coaching, mentoring and performance management activities
Benefits
- medical and dental coverage
- pension and 401(k) plans
- a wide range of paid time off options
- flexible vacation policy
- designated EY Paid Holidays
- Winter/Summer breaks
- Personal/Family Care
- other leaves of absence
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
