GPS SLED Project Control Finance Senior Associate

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 Senior Associate, GPS SLED Finance – Project Finance

 

Job summary:

 

From strategy to execution, the Government & Public Sector (GPS) 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. EY is ready to help our government build a better working world. 

 

This GPS SLED Finance Senior Associate role will continuously improve the project control activities for a sub-sector within the GPS practice.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

• Develop a strong working relationship with sub-sector and service line leaders, serving as a trusted business advisor
• Prepare and maintain EAC and ETC documentation and research solutions for program financial issues with recommendations to the engagement team leadership
• Support implementation of policies and procedures to ensure client engagements comply with US government regulatory (FAR, DFARS, CAS) requirements and EY internal requirements
• Participate in development of processes, and procedures to monitor and manage engagement financials and optimize financial management at an account and sub-sector level
• Prepare annual budgets at an engagement level as well as monthly, annual and multi-year business forecasts, inclusive of existing engagement portfolio, new business pipeline and stretch goals
• Support external project audits with outside independent auditors and regulatory agencies
• Work with GPS Reporting lead to clarify reporting requirements in support of engagement, account and sub-sector financial management
• Play a coordinating role between engagement teams, PMOs, accounting, contracts, subcontracts and project setup.
• Analyze and advise on the impact of pricing decisions as it relates to sub-sector and account financials
• Analyze and advise on engagement profitability to guide decision-making
• Reviews contract awards and modifications to monitor value, funding and AR
• Advises on project setup and workforce management
• Support other ad hoc financial reporting and special projects as assigned

 

Skills and attributes for success

 

• High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills and experience building and maintaining financial models in Excel to aid in efficient analyses
• Exposure to planning and engagement financial management tools
• Intellectually curious with problem solving orientation. Not satisfied with easy or convenient answers
• Proven ability to build strong collaborative working relationships with business partners and executives. Seen as a trusted and objective advisor
• Experience aligning cross-functional stakeholders with demonstrated aptitude in working effectively within a matrixed team across multiple functional areas
• Player/coach with ability to both lead and execute. Willingness to play “up and down the stack” diving into the details
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and external auditors
• A self-starter with the knack for problem solving and the curiosity to ask “why”

 

To qualify, candidates must have

 

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of FAR/CAS and other government contract accounting requirements
• Understanding of CAS and FAR Part 31
• Advanced knowledge of project accounting, including understanding of different contract types (CPFF, T&M, FFP) and indirect rate structures
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant government contractor finance experience (preference in state & local government) in a CAS compliant environment
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a project control role
• Experience supporting successful government audit(s) of accounting and finance policies and procedures

• Solid knowledge of Del