Job Description

Location: Boston, Hoboken, Philadelphia, McLean, Atlanta, Houston, Dallas, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York. San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. 

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.  Join EY and help to build a better working world.

FAAS Senior - Finance Optimization

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.  At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

When our clients are facing complex finance and controllership issues, they look to us to set it right. Whether a system conversion has been miscalculated, or they simply don't have the knowledge in the right area of accounting, we provide the answers to the big questions nobody else can. 

Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented FAAS Senior specializing in controllership process improvements to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundational knowledge in controllership processes and have a passion for providing exceptional advisory services to clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the assessment of the client’s controllership function including drafting current state process documentation and future state implementation roadmaps.
• Support clients during controllership transformation journeys including implementation of process optimization initiatives.
• Assist in drafting risks and controls frameworks and helping clients remediate control deficiencies.
• Be able to understand and articulate the accounting and controls implications of changes to controllership processes.
• Provide clients with accounting assistance or transactions support as necessary.
• Lead project management activities.
• Support business development initiatives.
• Support Managers and Senior Managers with solution-specific requests and needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in public accounting, financial advisory, industry, or a related field.
• Foundational understanding of finance and accounting processes, including upstream business processes.
• Operational accounting experience is a plus.
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and operate independently.
• Familiarity with AI, automation, and dashboarding tools and their application in accounting and finance.
• Knowledge and/or experience with digital technologies and their impact on the record to report process including analytical tools, close and reporting tools, and ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Proactive attitude and willingness to take initiative, contribute, and think outside the box.

• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary
• Access to reliable transportation to/from the EY office and client sites. A driver's license is strongly recommended as ride share and public transportation options may not be available in all locations.

Ideally, you'll also have

• A master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or complementary discipline such as data analytics.

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 $90,800 to $149,800.  The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $109,000 to $170,200.  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.

For those living in California, please click here for additional information.

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

EY  |  Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.  

EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process,  please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com .

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