Commercial Technology Contracts Counsel - Assistant Director jobs at Ey in United States, Atlanta

With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI-powered technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, Boards, Private Equity and Governments every step of the way – enabling you to shape your future with confidence.

There are plenty of complex challenges when preparing and executing divestitures and our clients turn to us to handle them. As a Director with EY-Parthenon’s Deals – Financial Diligence - Sell Side team, you'll be right at the heart of that goal. You'll work with some of the most recognized leaders in the field of corporate transactions assisting our clients on sell side transactions and helping to provide tailored guidance to maximize value.

Your key responsibilities

As a Director with EY-Parthenon’s Deals – Financial Diligence - Sell Side team, you'll support the execution of transformational deals, working as a team to solve complex challenges. That means you'll need a natural authority and confidence in your professionalism. It's a political role at times, as you'll be integrating into complex client teams, so your ability to develop and cultivate relationships will be extremely helpful here. You will also be helping develop staff and seniors ensuring their career development.

Skills and attributes for success

• Experience handling divestitures, including carve-outs, spins and full-enterprise sales for private investor groups and corporate buyers.
• Ability to analyze financial and operational results of businesses to be sold through reviewing accounting records and conducting interviews with management.
• Ability to assist clients in the preparation of SEC filings, including carve-out audited financial statements.
• Remaining up to date on industry trends and technologies, as well as seasonality and cyclicality on cash flow requirements to provide authoritative knowledge and insight to clients.
• Microsoft Excel skills including the ability to process, manipulate and concisely present large amounts of data; knowledge of Alteryx and Microsoft Power Bi is a +.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 5 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 4 years of related work experience.
• Significant public accounting experience.
• Excellent analytical skills and the confidence to translate complex data into meaningful insights.
• The ability to prioritize effectively on projects and the skills to adapt quickly to new challenges and concepts.
• Solid negotiation and influencing skills, and the ability to develop long-lasting relationships both internally and externally.

• You must either reside in or be in a commutable distance to your office location for this position.
• 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.
• Proven ability to identify and assess business and technical issues, distill key insights, and deliver clear, strategic recommendations to executives.

Ideally, you will have

• A proven record of excellence in audit and/or mergers or acquisitions transaction’s role.
• An active CPA certification.
• Experience gained within another large professional services organization.
• Established networking skills in a relevant industry.

• Knowledge of how to leverage firm-approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.

As market and technology rapidly change and develop, finance functions must demonstrate real added value to their business. As a Finance Transformation Consultant, you’ll use your experience and knowledge in Finance, industry and technology to help deliver greater insight – delivering functional efficiencies as well as transforming the role of finance in our clients’ businesses. You’ll be developing innovative, sustainable ways to improve the management of people, processes and systems, working alongside other finance professionals in high-performing teams.

Skills and Attributes for success

You should have Consulting experience in Finance Transformation, within the Financial Services domain/industry:

• Passion in providing added value management consulting services for clients across various sectors in a high quality and realized value.
• Finance experience cross functionally as part of an extended ecosystem to enable new business models and value creation
• Knowledge in process optimization across Procure-To-Pay (PTP), Order-To-Cash (OTC), and Record-To-Report (RTR)
• Experience in business process reengineering and designing operating models for finance functions.
• Experience in Public Financial Management covering budget preparation and execution, revenue assurance and cost optimization areas.
• Proven experience in leading teams to deliver high quality deliverables for key engagements / clients within various sectors; Government /Energy / Utilities sectors.
• Good understanding of Digital Finance and ERP implementation methodologies through proven experience of SAP or Oracle implementation projects
• Ability to take develop / upskill team members to transform finance talent into a sustainable workforce.
• Reduce finance function costs through new technologies, disruptive technologies and automation
• Willingness to travel across MENA on regular basis for client services.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 6-8 years of relevant working experience in finance and minimum of 3 years in consulting
• MENA based experience (preferred)
• Strong People Management and Leadership Skills
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Ability to generate business deals and make business proposals
• Develop and maintain relationship at C-suite level

Ideally, you’ll also have

• A Master’s Degree and/or CIMA, ACA, ACCA, CPA, CA professional qualifications
• Willingness to travel extensively across the region

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning:You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you:We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership:We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture:You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Ko Tō Rourou | Your key responsibilities

• Preparation of SPFR financial statements
• Working with clients around month-end processes, management and board reporting, and budgeting
• Manage and coordinate tax compliance and tax advisory engagements
• Maintain continuous interaction with clients, manage expectations and ensure exceptional client service

Ngā Pūkenga | Skills and attributes for success

• Minimum 3 years of BAS or Tax experience with a university degree; CA or similar certification is a plus but not required
• Strong leadership, supervisory, analytical, and organizational skills with proven success managing complex assignments
• Committed to learning in a tax technology environment and able to manage multiple projects with effective time prioritization

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences www.ey.com/nz/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package : From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation depending on skills and experience.

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

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Consulting - Technology Consulting - Cyber Security - Identity & Access Management(IAM) (Manager) (Multiple Positions) (1640021), Ernst & Young U.S. LLP, Atlanta, GA.

Full time employment, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data, Management Science, or a related field and 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate related work experience. Alternatively, employer will accept a Master’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data, Management Science, or a related field and 4 years of related work experience.Must have 4 years of experience in one or more of the following:• Identity Governance and Administration (IGA). User provisioning and identity management solutions including design or implementation of user provisioning technologies (CA eTrust Admin, IBM Tivoli Identity Manager, Securonix, Saviynt or similar);
• Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Single Sign-On (SSO) and Federation
• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Adaptive Authentication
• Role-based access control (RBAC) including design and development of user access roles;
• Directory services products including design or implementation (Radiant Logic);
• Web access control solutions including design and implementation of products; (RSA Cleartrust or CA/Netegrity Siteminder) and analysis of Segregation of Duties.Must have 4 years of consulting experience in Cyber Security and/or Identity Access Management (IAM).Must have 2 years of experience in one or more of the following:• Saviynt, SailPoint IIQ or IDN, Oracle Identity Governance, One Identity, or other user identity lifecycle management solution products or role-based access control solutions;
• Radiant Logic, Virtual Directory, or other directory services products;
• Azure AD, ForgeRock, Ping Identity, OKTA, or other single sign-on, multi-factor and federation solutions;
• BeyondTrust, CyberArk, Thycotic, Centrify, Hashicorp, or other privilege accounts lifecycle management solutions.
• Access control concepts, including access administration, directory services, SAML, LDAP, or PKI.
• Defining or re-engineering IAM related processes, including incident management, change management, and configuration management.
• SAML, SCIM, OAuth, or other integration APIs for IAM technologies.
• RBAC, PBAC, SOD, or risk-based access controls.Must have 2 years of experience presenting to executive level client stakeholders.Must have 2 years of experience managing teams of Cyber Security advisory/consulting professionals.Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training or experience.

What we offer

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on yourperformance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary for this job is $206,005.00 per year. 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.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

This particular position at Ernst & Young in the United States requires the qualified candidate to be a "United States worker" as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor regulations at 20 CFR 656.3. You can review this definition at at the bottom of page 750. Please feel free to apply to other positions that do not require you to be a "U.S. worker".

Experience:

• 7-11 years of relevant experience working in Oracle EBS SCM modules with at least 7 years of implementation experience.
• This position requires a strong understanding of EBS SCM solutions, including Order Management, Advanced Pricing, Purchasing, and Inventory.
• Experience having a client-facing role
• Experience in solution design, drafting functional specs and driving the solution.
• Application configuration, test case preparation and execution

Primary Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Requirements gathering and documentation using AIM or other prescribed methodologies
• Maintenance and enhancements of Oracle SCM modules
• Conduct CRP sessions, Participate in design reviews and discussions
• Map client requirements against Oracle EBS SCM Modules
• Should be able to interpret functional requirements and able to deliver and design it from offshore
• Capable of handling Solution Design /Functional Fit-Gap /Training/Testing sessions
• Assist business user during CRPs/SITs/UATs
• Prepare quality deliverables
• Prepare test scripts and test cases
• Conduct trainings
• Prepare quality deliverables
• Support Project Management Office (PMO)

Competencies / Skills:

• Strong communication skills and ability to translate requirements into design documents.
• Strong customer handling skills and ability to lead & and mentor team-members
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to acquire, absorb, and apply complex business knowledge to problems quickly
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to follow well-defined release management processes
• Ability to multitask and still stay focused on release priorities
• Must have a valid passport
• Client site work / Business Traveling involved

Education:

• Professional / Management Degree

You will help our clients evaluate and enhance their business. You will be part of our account centric growth strategy focusing on issue-based and competency-driven client needs. That's what differentiates EY in the consulting marketplace.

Your key responsibilities

Everything you will be involved in comes down to providing excellent customer service and helping ensure your teams do the same. Whether it is; managing multiple client teams, leading IT internal audit engagements, external audit integration, or SOC reporting as well as assisting with business development activities across financial services’ sectors, you will build strong relations ships and become a trusted advisor to your clients.

Skills and attributes for success

• Providing guidance and knowledge, participating in performing procedures focusing on complex, judgmental, and/or specialized issues
• Working with the team/client to create plans for accomplishing engagement objectives. Making sure the strategy complies with professional standards and addresses the inherent risks
• Briefing the team on the client’s IT environment and industry IT trends
• Maintaining relationships with client management, managing expectations around work products, timing, and deliverables billing
• Demonstrating a thorough understanding of complex information systems and the client’s business/industry
• Demonstrating excellent project management skills, inspiring teamwork and responsibility with team members. Using current technology/tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 4 years of related work experience
• A degree in business, accounting, finance, computer science, information systems or a related discipline
• Approximately 5 years of experience working as an IT auditor or IT risk advisor for a public accounting firm, professional services firm or financial services company, or comparable experience as an advisor to a financial services company
• Solid experience leading IT internal audit, external audit, service organization control reporting and/or IT internal controls engagements and assisting with business development activities within financial services
• Experience with internal audit risk assessments, SOX/internal controls, Service Organization Control (SOC) reporting, tools and enablers in the financial services sector
• Strong project management skills
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills
• Excellent leadership, teamwork and client service skills.
• Willingness to travel to meet client obligations

Ideally, you’ll also have

• CA, CGEIT, CIA, CISA, CISM, CISSP, CMA, CPA and CRISC certification is desired; non-certified hires are required to become certified within 1 year from the date of hire. Based on an individual’s professional background, area of specialization or industry focus, we recognize that other certifications, credentials or experience may be more relevant than the listed certifications and therefore may be acceptable substitutes with written consent of EY's Americas IT Risk & Assurance leadership

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 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 .

• 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 $87,800 to $160,900. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $105,400 to $182,800. 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.