Government and Infrastructure - Financial Accounting Advisory Services - Senior Manager

EY•Baltimore, DC

5d•$146,700 - $380,800

About The Position

Ernst & Young LLP’s Government and Infrastructure–Financial Accounting Advisory Services team supports Federal, State, Local, and Education clients with consulting and audit services. The Senior Manager will contribute to the team’s growth and work across Federal Government and Infrastructure service lines, communicating strategic goals and helping clients address complex, mission-related challenges through tailored solutions. The role involves leading assurance work, managing and developing staff, maintaining client relationships, and identifying opportunities to bring in expertise from other EY service lines. Projects vary, and the position requires sound judgment, adaptability, and collaboration across teams. Regular travel is required to meet with clients. Resources are generally assigned to projects aligned with the hired office’s metropolitan area, though travel may extend beyond that region based on client and project needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and approximately 8 years of related work experience, or a graduate degree and approximately 7 years of related work experience.
Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
U.S. CPA license.
Excellent project management skills.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
Dedication to teamwork and leadership.
Integrity within a professional environment.
Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance or higher.

Nice To Haves

CGFM and/or CDFM.
For Federal Practice roles, flexibility to travel up to approximately 30% is preferred.
For State, Local, and Education Practice roles, flexibility to travel up to approximately 80% is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain productive working relationships with audit client personnel, assess client satisfaction, and maintain contact throughout the year.
Direct field work, communicate audit engagement status to supervisors, and manage assurance staff performance.
Apply a thorough understanding of complex accounting and auditing concepts to client situations.
Delegate audit tasks and provide guidance to develop assurance staff.
Provide staff with performance feedback, training, and performance reviews.
Contribute ideas to assurance teams and listen and respond to the views of other team members.
Foster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment.
Use technology to learn, share knowledge, and enhance service delivery.
Develop an understanding of EY service lines and encourage team members to identify opportunities to apply the firm’s services.
Build relationships and identify opportunities for clients to benefit from knowledge across EY service lines.
Travel regularly to meet with clients; travel may be within or beyond the assigned geographic region based on client and project needs.