Government and Public Sector - Senior Consultant - Finance - St. Louis, MO

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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.  

 

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.  

 

Hiring location is St. Louis, MO. This role is a contract position. 

 

Your key responsibilities 

 

As one of our finance professionals, 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 and maintaining internal and external relationships  

• Developing reports, dashboards and schedules for the client and other parties  

• Communicating and updating the management team on progress made  

• Demonstrating flexibility when it comes to engagement needs  

• Meeting firm utilization targets  

• Guiding junior staff, reviewing their work and providing performance feedback  

• Supporting people-related initiatives, including recruiting events and interview nights  

• Staying current on CPE requirements and continuously improving technical skills 

 

Skills and attributes for success 

 

• Consistently deliver quality client services  

• Monitor progress, manage risk and keep key stakeholders informed about progress and expected outcomes  

• Stay abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business  

• Establish relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels  

• Demonstrate technical capabilities and professional knowledge; demonstrate ability to assimilate new knowledge  

 

To qualify for the role you must have 

 

• A bachelor’s degree and approximately two years of relevant work experience; or a master’s degree with an emphasis on Finance, Accounting, or other related field and approximately one to two years of relevant work experience  

• At least one year of experience preparing written or verbal materials, leading a team, and 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