Location: Boston, Chicago, New York

The opportunity

Our Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) team is growing exponentially, and as a senior you will play a key role in that growth. Your key role will be to drive growth by developing new and enhancing existing client relationships, lead highly skilled project teams and deliver a first-class customer experience through high profile engagements. In return for helping us to build a better working world, you can expect excellent career opportunities within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Your key responsibilities

• Demonstrate basic to intermediate knowledge of complex financial accounting concepts.
• Manage projects and engagements profitably by leading the team to perform efficiently.
• Understand the client's industry and recognize key performance drivers, business trends, and emerging technical and industry developments. Stay informed of general business/economic developments and their impact to the client.
• Develop and maintain long-term productive client relationships and networks.
• Coach and develop people by sharing knowledge with team members and helping team members attain experiences that cultivate technical competencies.
• Develop people by encouraging individuals to think for themselves and take responsibility for their contributions to the FAAS team

Skills and attributes for success

• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to lead a team and develop business opportunities
• Knowledge of business trends, emerging technical and industry developments
• Excellent leadership and project management skills
• Able to manage multiple engagements and deadline-driven

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Eligibility to obtain US CPA licensure in your work state
• At least 2 years of related work experience in audit field for insurance, banking or asset management industries
• 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

Ideally you'll also have

• Knowledge of current market issues in financial services in the US
• Experience with FPNA & Reinsurance

What we look for

We're interested in leaders with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you'll also need the ability to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and processes. If you're serious about auditing and ready to take on some of our clients' most complex issues, this role is for you.

What we offer you
At EY, we'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $90,800 to $149,800. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $109,000 to $170,200. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You'll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.

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EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.