FSO FAAS-INS-Senior Manager

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SENIOR MANAGER - FINANCIAL SERVICES - FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING ADVISORY SERVICES (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS) - NEW YORK, MASSACHUSETTS, PENNSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA, CALIFORNIA, NEW JERSEY

 

EY is the most globally integrated professional services organization which encompasses a separate business unit dedicated exclusively to the financial services marketplace. Join Financial Services (FSO) and you will work with multi-disciplinary teams from around the world to deliver a global market perspective. Aligned to key industry groups including asset management, banking and capital markets, insurance and private equity, we provide integrated advisory, assurance, tax, and transaction services to our clients. 

 

The opportunity 

 

We are seeking a driven and ambitious Senior Manager to join this exciting and fast-growing area of our business. You will play a key role in driving growth by developing new and enhancing existing client relationships, leading highly skilled project teams and delivering a first-class customer experience through high profile engagements. In return for helping us to build a better working world, you can expect excellent career opportunities within a dynamic and collaborative environment. 

 

Your key responsibilities 

 

• Lead and participate in multiple engagement teams within Financial Accounting Advisory Services 
• Lead and participate in multiple engagement teams as a senior firm executive within Financial Accounting Advisory Services 
• Collaborate with the partner and client to determine a strategy that appropriately addresses risk and manages client expectations relating to deliverables 
• Ensure that the Financial Accounting Advisory engagement team understands the client's needs and expectations and that the work product is client-focused, clear, accurate and well-presented 
• Understand the client's industry and recognize key performance drivers, business trends and industry developments 
• Ensure work is delivered timely and in compliance with regulatory requirements 
• Work with other service lines in providing an integrated service delivery 
• Oversee engagement economics and manage appropriate resources for efficient engagement models 
• Consult with appropriate resources on complex accounting issues 
• Participate in sales of new Financial Accounting Advisory Services work 
• Develop and maintain long-term productive client relationships and networks. 
• Cultivate and manage business development opportunities. Generate new business opportunities by understanding EY and its service lines and actively assess/present ways to apply knowledge and services. 
• Coach and develop people by sharing knowledge with team members and helping team members attain experiences that cultivate technical competencies. 
• Conduct timely performance reviews and provide performance feedback/on-the-job training 

 

Skills and attributes for success 

 

• Advanced written and verbal communication skills 
• Proven ability to lead a team and develop business opportunities 
• Knowledge of business trends, emerging technical and industry developments 
• Excellent leadership and project management skills 
• Able to manage multiple engagements and deadline-driven 

 

To qualify for the role you must have 

 

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 
• CPA license in your work state 
• At least 8 years of related work experience in audit field for insurance, banking or asset management industries. 
• Strong technical writing skills and advanced risk management knowledge 

 

Ideally you’ll also have 

 

• Knowledge of current market issues in financial services in the US. 

 

What we look for 

 

We’re interested in leaders with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you’ll also need the ability to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and processes. If you’re serious about auditing and ready to take on some of our clients’ most complex issues, this role is for you. 

  What we offer   We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package wh