The opportunity

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.

Your key responsibilities

As one of our finance advisors, you'll help crucial government departments and agencies continuously achieve and sustain performance improvement in a rapidly changing environment. Working in multidisciplinary teams, often directly with leaders, you'll bring diverse perspectives to every challenge. We'll help you achieve your potential by supporting your professional development and by providing you with opportunities to build your skills in budget and cost optimization.

Key responsibilities of the position include:

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

Skills and attributes for success

Understand clients' cultures and operations to influence important decisions on finance programs and processes

Leverage industry leading practices and trends to provide valuable insights to clients

Assist with cultivating and managing business development opportunities. Understand EY and its service lines and actively assess/present ways to serve clients.

Develop and maintain long-term client relationships and networks. Develop relationships with team members across all EY practices to serve client needs.

To qualify for the role you must have

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.

The EY Government and Public Sector Practice's staffing model is to assign resources to projects aligned to the office within the metropolitan area you have been hired; however, in certain circumstances, travel may be required within and/or beyond your geographic region based on client and project needs. For roles within the federal practice, the flexibility to travel up to approximately 30% is preferred. Within the state, local and education practice, the flexibility to travel up to approximately 80% is preferred.

Ideally you'll also have

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM)

Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

What we look for

At EY, we know it's your point of view, energy and enthusiasm that make the difference. Top performers execute project plans on large, complex engagements from analysis through implementation, as a work stream lead supervising junior staff. They consistently collaborate with the client and their teams to deliver quality work products, share thought leadership, and identify follow-on work and new business opportunities. They have experience with federal and state agencies in budget and cost optimization, often gained by working in a Big Four global management consulting firm or a blue-chip company focused on the government and the public sector.

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 $128,400 to $235,300. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $154,000 to $267,400. 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.

For those living in California, please click here for additional information.

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