Power & Utilities - Risk & Regulatory Compliance - Senior

Location: Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia

 

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Power & Utilities - Risk & Regulatory Compliance - Senior

 

The opportunity  

 

The objective of our consulting risk services is to provide clients with a candid and reliable overview of their risk landscape.  Our solutions can be used by our clients to build confidence and trust with their customers, the overall market and when required by regulation or contract   

 

Your key responsibilities  

 

You will be responsible for executing research and compliance programs across multiple client engagement teams within the practice and the firm.   

 

Skills and attributes for success 

• Provide guidance and share knowledge with team members and participate in performing procedures especially focusing on complex, judgmental and/or specialized issues.   
• Evaluate regulatory accounting treatment applied by the client.
• Analyze and interpret relevant regulations and key industry guidelines (such as general rate case for regulated utilities) to understand client implications
• Prepare detailed flowcharts based on stakeholder walkthroughs to outline key worksteps, identify relevant systems and data points, and inventory risks and controls
• Assess large data sets and sample evidence to support detailed testing and regulatory compliance filings
• Leverage strong written and verbal communication skills to articulate regulations, related considerations, and testing conclusions to key stakeholders and regulatory bodies
• Maintain relationships with client management to manage expectations of service, including work products, timing, and deliverables. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of compliance, financial, and operational risks along with performing internal control testing, develop audit plans, and provide regulatory compliance services on an outsourcing basis.
• Bring and utilize knowledge of the client's business/industry to identify technological developments and evaluate impacts on the client's business.
• Demonstrate excellent project management skills, inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members, and use current technology/tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services. 
• Understand EY and its service lines and actively assess what the firm can deliver to serve clients. 

 

To qualify for the role you must have

•  A bachelor's or master's degree 
• A minimum of 2 years of experience working for a public accounting firm or a professional services firm that focuses on regulatory issues within the power & utilities sector
• Bring experience in applying relevant technical skills related to accounting, external auditing or forensic accounting  
• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs. 

Ideally you’ll also have 

• A bachelor's or master's degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related discipline 
• CPA candidate or certification is desired; If you are non-certified, you are required to become certified before promotion to manager. 

What we look for  

We’re interested in highly motivated talented individuals with a strong willingness to think outside of the box.  You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you’ll need the motivation to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and expand our business in the evolving market 

 

 

What we offer you
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