Ernst & Young

Risk Consulting - Risk Technology - SAP Controls - Manager

Ernst & Young$150K — $260K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in SAP Controls management, including controls design and automation.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Accounting, Finance, or Supply Chain.
  • Solid understanding of SAP Controls framework across various business processes (purchase-to-pay, record-to-report, order-to-cash).
  • Hands-on, results-driven with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
  • Advanced project management and client service skills, with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven leadership and coaching abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and motivate client engagement teams in SAP application risk and controls.
  • Develop innovative solutions for risk management and governance programs.
  • Deliver clear and accurate analyses and recommendations to clients.
  • Foster relationships and collaborate with business and process owners for stakeholder management.
  • Manage both onshore and offshore teams to ensure quality project deliverables.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package with medical and dental coverage, pension, and 401(k) plans.
  • Flexible vacation policy allowing you to choose time off based on personal circumstances.
  • Hybrid work model with an expectation of in-person collaboration 40-60% of the time.
  • Additional paid time off for designated holidays and personal care.
Full Job Description
Location: New York, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Detroit , Pittsburgh, Hoboken, Houston, Los Angeles, McLean,, Miami, Minneapolis, North Carolina, Philadelphia, Portland, San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa

Every challenge and every opportunity an organization faces today demands change. And with change comes risk. As a Risk Technology professional, you will be addressing client issues such as business performance variability, business and process controls transformation, application security integrity, governance, risk, and control (GRC) technology enablement, continuous controls monitoring, and IT risk management. You will belong to an international network of specialists helping our clients transform risk functions and implement technology solutions that support risk management and governance. With rapid growth across the SAP and Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) space, we're looking for people who understand the challenges of risk management and can focus on improving business performance using GRC technologies.

As a member of our Risk Technology national practice, you will belong to a network of professionals helping our clients implement technology solutions to enrich and improve decision making, provide visibility and transparency of risk and compliance to stakeholders, and automate manual processes.

The opportunity

As our Risk Technology practice continues to expand, we are seeking a highly motivated Manager, focused on SAP application risk and controls and technology enablement, to manage client engagement teams, work with a wide variety of clients to deliver professional services, and manage business development activities on strategic and global priority accounts.

We will support you with career-long training and coaching to develop your skills in risk strategy, risk function design, risk management and performance enhancement.

What we look for

We're interested in passionate leaders with strong vision and a desire to stay on top of SAP and GRC industry trends. If you have a genuine passion for helping businesses achieve leading practice risk functions, this role is for you.

Your key responsibilities

Leveraging your knowledge of IT environments and industry trends, you will work closely across competencies, service lines and sectors to develop innovative solutions to build and sustain risk management and governance programs for our clients. You will lead EY teams responsible for transforming risk functions and implementing leading practice technology solutions.

  • You will leverage SAP controls experience and strong project management skills, to effectively lead and motivate client engagement teams and provide technical leadership in the assessment, design, and implementation of controls and IT risk solutions for globally distributed, and complex projects.
  • Deliver facts, analyses, and recommendations in an accurate, clear, and concise manner.
  • Foster relationships, work collaboratively with business and process owners, along with effective stake holder management skills.
  • Experience in leading the teams i.e. both onshore and offshore, ensuring the timely completion of project implementations along with quality deliverables.


To qualify for the role, you must have

  • 6+ years of related work experience as SAP Controls manager i.e. experience with controls design, automation, build, test and deploy, across various SAP business processes.
  • A bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, Accounting, Finance or Supply chain
  • Demonstrate solid understanding of SAP Controls framework across all SAP business processes (e.g., purchase-to-pay, record-to-report, order-to-cash)
  • Hands-on, results-oriented, delivery-driven individual requiring minimal guidance.
  • Ability to support multiple projects, shifting priorities, and changing environments.
  • Advanced project management and client service skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent leadership and teaming skills, with ability to train, coach and manage staff
  • A valid driver's license in the US and a valid passport required; willingness and ability to travel both domestically and internationally to meet client needs


Ideally, you'll also have
  • Industry related certification (e.g., CPA/CA, CISA, CISM, CRISC etc..)
  • Strong understanding of IT industry trends
  • Foundational understanding of SAP auditing


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 $124,900 to $229,100. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $150,000 to $260,400. 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.

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

About Ernst & Young

Ernst & Young (EY) is a multinational professional services firm that provides audit, tax, consulting, and advisory services to clients in a wide range of industries. The firm was founded in 1989 through the merger of Ernst & Whinney and Arthur Young & Co., and has since grown to become one of the largest professional services firms in the world. EY is committed to building a better working world by helping its clients solve their toughest challenges, and by creating a positive impact on the communities it serves.
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