Auditor-assurance-financial Accounting Advisory jobs at Ey in United States, San Francisco

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and, in the future, – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.

About the job

The Digital Business Advisory Practice works with clients in creating value and delivering world-class Digital, Data & IT capabilities to support business needs. Working closely with our industry groups and leveraging the EY brand as independent, trusted advisors, we provide our high-profile clients with a range of services including:

• Digital, Data & IT Strategy and Sourcing Advisory.
• Operating Model Design, Functions Transformation & Governance.
• Enterprise Architecture Services.
• Digital Transformation (including Robotics (RPA), Cloud, Analytics, Cyber, Mobility, Social Media, Internet of Things, etc.).
• Digital Portfolio, Program and Project Management.

Regular travel, locally and internationally, may be required as part of the day-to-day client work, and at times work from the client site or other EY offices. Our hybrid working practices along with flexible working arrangements will be in place to help you manage the requirement for travel and achieve a lifestyle balance.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Data Architecture Consultant, you will be responsible for defining and designing robust data solutions that support business objectives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, architect scalable data platforms, and ensure data integrity and accessibility.

Your role will encompass the full spectrum of data architecture, including:

• Data Platform, Architecture & Integration: Design enterprise data & integration reference architecture to decouple compute and storage systems and enable both real-time and batch data flows.

• Data Governance, Security and Quality & Lineage: Design data governance framework defining data roles (data owners, stewards, custodians), policies (definitions, classification, retention), and processes; implement data catalogue, lineage, and business glossary. You are also able to design data quality controls and remediation (profiling, rules, issue management) across golden sources and downstream models.
• Analytics & BI Enablement: With a strong experience in Business Intelligence solution, you will help define standards for semantic models to unlock insights and data-driven decision-making at the service of the Business

This is a strategic position that requires both technical depth and consultative acumen to guide stakeholders through complex data challenges and deliver high-impact solutions.

Skills and Attributes for Success

The ideal candidate will have the ability to work on multiple projects and leadership skills to engage with diverse stakeholders

• Expertise in data engineering tools and frameworks (ETL/ELT, data transformation).
• Strong knowledge of data modeling techniques and schema design.
• Proficiency in business analysis and requirement mapping.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker).
• Understanding of data quality principles and governance.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-based data platforms and infrastructure.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor's degree ideally in technology (Business with MIS, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems).
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of work experience.
• Proven track record of successful design and delivery of large-scale data solutions.
• Substantial experience in technology delivery roles at a consulting/professional services company, cloud or digital solutions provider, or customer environment in Enterprise solutions.
• Experience using frameworks/methodologies to assess and recommend migration approaches and digital platform options.
• Experience in IT strategy and Enterprise Architecture, Agile, Cloud computing, and Integration Architecture most recently in the context of digital.
• Strong written and verbal communication for senior audiences.
• Confidence to lead meetings with client sponsors, management, and individual contributors.

Ideally, you will also have

• Results orientated and performance-driven approach.
• Relevant certifications in Data technologies, including cloud Data Platform.
• Relevant Enterprise Architecture Certifications in TOGAF, ITIL, or similar would be advantageous.
• Engagement with Enterprise customers across multiple countries and industries in a broader region responsibility.

What We Look For

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching, and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

As an, you will assist in various audit engagements in different industry sectors. As you build your finance & audit knowledge and experience, you will become a credible auditor, influencing clients and engagement teams on resolutions that will impact entire industries. Apply if you are a last year student and do not have lectures, a graduate or already have work experience.

Your key responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of the audit client’s business.
• Interact with the clients to collect all the necessary data and information, set-up and maintain audit files, etc.
• Support the planning, execution, and delivery of assurance engagements.
• Clearly and accurately document the execution of audit procedures as defined by the engagement objectives, and planned audit approach.
• Data and information analysis while working on various audit projects.

Attributes to thrive in the role

• Drive to gain deep understanding of finance & accounting, business management (some previous experience would be an advantage), motivation and willingness to grow as an expert in audit field.
• Proper mix of strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong academic record including a university degree or being last year student in economics / finance / accounting or any other related area.
• Excellent spoken and written Lithuanian and English.
• Ability to work full time.

What we offer

Our promise to our people is an exceptional EY experience:

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits. Regular salary review, additional bonuses, additional paid days off for your studies & development, volunteering activities, and tenure-based leave. Additional health insurance that covers various medical services, and travel insurance.
• International experience. Working in an international environment with projects, events & initiatives, as well as a bright and energetic team
• Continuous learning & fast growth. Wide range of on-and off-the-job learning opportunities, and certification tailored to your individual career path. This includes EY Tech MBA, EY Masters in Sustainability and Business Analytics, etc.
• Flexibility & wellbeing. We’ll provide the tools, support, and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, in your own way – a hybrid work model, flexible working hours, and part-time options.

EUR 1900 – 2000 gross.

Your Key Responsibilities

General expectations:

• The EY-Parthenon Strategy & Transformation Manager will have a leading role in the development and execution of our strategy services in Brussels.
• Contribute to business development, by preparing client meetings and project proposals and by participating in client discussions
• Manage projects, coordinate multiple strategy and transaction engagements and motivate your team to work together on common tasks.
• Successfully supervise, coach, and mentor all levels of staff within but also outside of your project context.
• Deliver a high degree of client satisfaction with the engagement process and work products sufficient to drive additional and repeated engagements.
• Demonstrate ability to not only identify strategic opportunities, risks and issues, but also to recommend resolutions.

Strategy & Transformation specific expectations:

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of all phases and aspects of strategy development and implementation.
• Determine new target operating models and organization design.
• Support clients in achieving sustainable performance and/or improvements within their organizations.
• Create a customized change management strategy and roadmap based on the needs of the project and implement the change management activities for each phase of the project .
• Anticipate organizational changes that come with large-scale implementations and the change management and communications interventions which will be needed .
• Influence a broad spectrum of stakeholders toward achieving business goals, understanding how potential process and system changes might impact upstream and downstream processes and/or systems.
• Analyze cost structures and develop cost reduction or performance improvement programs.
• Work and/or collaborate with key business stakeholders to develop business cases as well as define a roadmap to implement the remediation.
• Work with key stakeholders to improve existing or developing new operational processes and procedures, on a regional/global basis as needed.
• Assist with the organization transformation including building internal process expertise and capabilities.
• Develop integration or carve-out strategies and define and execute detailed planning and implementation concepts across all business and group functions.

Your Profile

You have:

• 4-7 years working experience in a strategy advisory company and/or in a corporate strategy department.
• Master’s degree in civil, bio- or business engineering or economics. An MBA degree is considered as a strong asset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a practical ability to shape the business agenda and define strategic roadmaps.
• Experience with managing complex business projects, working with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong people and leadership skills (incl. cross-functional collaboration, team management and people development & coaching).
• Strong internal and external business development acumen.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, team player and excellent communicator.
• Excellent knowledge of English, Dutch and/or French.
• Motivated to go the extra mile to help build and develop a consulting business that was introduced in Belgium not so long ago.
• Flexible to be engaged in projects across Western Europe.

What’s In It For You

• EY Family – you become part of the EY Family providing you with all the necessary skills, training and opportunities; enabling you to grow to your fullest potential.
• Attractive remuneration package - We offer an attractive remuneration package; including a company car and charging card, iPhone plus subscription, health insurance, pension plan, meal vouchers, and eco vouchers. Thanks to our flex plan it is possible to choose what you value most.
• Flexible working arrangements - We are proud of our flexible working arrangements. We will actively support you in building a successful career and delivering excellent client service without sacrificing your personal priorities. We offer flexible working hours and working from home multiple days per week is possible.
• I nspiring work environment - At EY we are dedicated to providing you with an inspiring work environment. A work environment that allows you to further develop your skills and enables you to fulfill your true potential.
• Learning & personal growth - You will benefit from an onboarding program, receive extensive training and will be coached by a counselor. We offer a clear career path tailored to your unique skills with necessary guidance.
• Fun - By joining our EY- teams, you can participate in team activities, and companywide events and enjoy a drink during our monthly after-work drink.
• Sustainability - We have a fleet of hybrid and electric cars. Our flex plan makes it possible for you to choose the most sustainable option for you. You can also opt for a train subscription or lease a bike.
• Diversity & Inclusion - At EY we are passionate about the inclusion and support of individuals of all groups; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.
• Location - All of our offices are easily accessible by public transport and/or by car and have parking space. They all have parking spaces and charging stations are provided.

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and in the future – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.

The Service Delivery Center is made up of high-performing, US-based resources who work closely with our experienced professionals to deliver project-based work and managed services to our federal clients. The Service Delivery Center is a core component of the Government & Public Sector practice (GPS). This position supports the Assurance team by directing and managing Assurance work. This position will provide day-to-day management of Associate Analyst I through Senior Analyst (Analysts) ranks.

Your key responsibilities

• Provide management, supervision and evaluation of Senior Analysts, Analysts and Associate Analysts
• Manage the administration of audit reporting and documentation
• Identify potential audit issues or unusual relationships from analysis of financial statements and raise the issue to the engagement senior manager for resolution
• Apply accounting and auditing concepts to client situations
• Complete and/or oversee documentation and execution of specific audit procedures
• Identify opportunities to enhance audit techniques and provide recommendation to the engagement senior manager
• Drive development of audit and accounting client deliverables
• Perform financial and audit data analytics
• Monitor project scope and schedule and the progress of client engagement deliverables.
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders across other EY functional groups
• Meet engagement project expectations defined by project and engagement stakeholders
• Identify, communicate and address project risks, assumptions and constraints
• Direct field work, inform supervisors of the engagement status and manage Analyst performance
• Manage resources, communications, and cost management of projects/programs
• Assume responsibility for the collection and documentation of project and engagement financial, accounting and audit related information for daily, weekly, monthly and ad hoc reporting, as directed
• Assume responsibility for the completion and delivery of engagement specific work products and deliverables
• Direct, review and analyze the work of Associate Analyst I through Senior Analyst ranks
• Communicate the progress of the assigned tasks on a period basis to the senior manager
• Communicate with the client in connection with executing audit procedures, as necessary

Skills and attributes for success

• Intellectual curiosity and strong sense of professional skepticism
• Ability to quickly grasp complex processes involving multiple stakeholders and information systems
• Effective teaming and collaboration with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and skillsets

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor's degree
• CPA
• United States citizenship; and must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance or higher
• Five (5) or more years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years' experience with Federal financial, accounting or audit related work
• Proven people management experience and ability to manage large teams in a metrics-driven, managed services environment, supporting nationally distributed teams and clients
• Excellent communication, facilitation and presentation skills demonstrated through effective writing and presentations to clients and internal stakeholders
• Ability to meet all project and client engagement milestones, deadlines and budgets
• Ability to monitor the scope of projects and engagements and ability to determine if adjustments are required
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effectively work with a nationally distributed team
• Excellent skills within MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and following up on open issues
• Excellent English language skills ' both written and verbal
• Flexibility to travel up to 20%

Ideally, you'll also have

• Ability to obtain other certifications as may be required by federal regulations

As an ICTA senior, you’ll see plenty of recent growth and investment – and you’ll see that reflected in your career. It’s no exaggeration to say you’ll be working on highly publicized projects. The field of taxation is constantly changing as new laws, regulations and technologies enter the fold, and this is your opportunity to be part of that development.

Your key responsibilities

Depending on your unique skills and ambitions, you could be working on various responsibilities, from reviewing staff work to assisting with technical planning and global project management. Whatever you find yourself doing, you’ll be part of a highly trained team, handling activities with a focus on quality and commercial value. This is a highly regulated industry, so it’s all about maintaining our reputation as trusted advisors by taking on bold initiatives and owning new challenges.

Skills and attributes for success

• Identifying and answering complex domestic and international tax issues
• Providing technical tax advice and planning services to a portfolio of projects
• Building long-lasting relationships with our clients, developing your understanding of their unique needs and requirements
• Being part of a dedicated client service team and providing performance feedback to staff
• Constantly developing your own knowledge, maintaining your status as a trusted advisor by monitoring emerging trends, technologies and practices

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor's degree and around three years of related work experience or a graduate degree and two years of related work experience
• Progress toward (or completion of) a valid CPA certification or licensed attorney status
• Tax due diligence, deal structuring, and post-acquisition planning experience and/or inbound and outbound transaction consulting with international tax research, planning and compliance experience
• Experience managing budgets, projects and people

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Strong writing, research, analytical, communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced professional services environment
• Willingness and ability to travel when necessary

Audit Advisor - Assurance (Audit Services) (Manager) (Multiple Positions) (1641462), Ernst & Young U.S. LLP, San Jose, CA.

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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or a related field and 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate financial accounting/audit work experience. Alternatively, will accept a Master’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or related field and 4 years of financial accounting/audit work experience.Must have 2 years of experience supervising the planning and execution on audits of internal controls over financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAS and U.S. GAAP.Must have 2 years of experience supervising the planning, execution, reporting on audits of financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAS and U.S. GAAP.Must have 2 years of experience supervising audit teams consisting of two or more staff members.Must have 2 years of audit experience, including SOX (ICFR), with a public accounting firm that is registered with PCAOB.Must have 2 years of experience with audits of management review controls and testing of information produced by the entity.Must have 1 year of experience in the use of audit documentation software.Must have active US CPA certification; or foreign certificate in accountancy and sufficient coursework/experience requirements as determined by the work location state Board of Accountancy to obtain US CPA certification.Requires domestic travel up to 30% in order to serve client needs.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 $165,525.00 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.

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