Technology Specialist jobs in United States, Illinois, Chicago

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 6 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 6 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 $111,600 to $204,700. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $134,000 to $232,700. 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.

Tax - Tax Technology and Transformation – Finance Transformation - Senior

Join our dynamic team as a Senior and be at the forefront of finance and tax thought leadership and innovation. In this role, you will co-create strategies that empower client leaders to drive long-term business value and achieve success in their tax functions. Your expertise will be pivotal in designing future-proof operating models that meet rigorous reporting, regulatory, and control standards, all while leveraging cutting-edge technologies. You will craft compelling cases for change, encompassing both financial and non-financial factors, and lead the execution of comprehensive finance and tax transformation programs.

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior in FT, you will play a critical role in leading and delivering innovative business processes and solutions. You will work individually and lead teams to create strategic solutions to navigate through complex challenges and learning opportunities. Your responsibilities will include:

• As a Senior in FT, you will play a critical role in leading and delivering innovative business processes and solutions. You will work individually and lead teams to create strategic solutions to navigate through complex challenges and learning opportunities. Your responsibilities will include:
  • Prepare business proposals and presentations
  • Conduct qualitative and quantitative data analysis
  • Participate in client workshops to identify opportunities for improvement
  • Understand client issues and design and implement transformative solutions
  • Deliver high-quality work products within expected timeframes and on budget
  • Take ownership of assigned tasks and monitor them until completion
  • Provide support to client representatives as needed
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and execute transformation initiatives that align with clients' business objectives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor on finance and tax matters
• Demonstrate knowledge in the areas of finance and tax operations and processes, finance and tax operating models, shared service centers, and finance and tax technologies

Skills and attributes for success

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Tax, Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems or Engineering, or a related field and 3 years of related work experience
• Advanced certification required to be promoted to Manager; US Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Enrolled Agent (EA), PMP, Six Sigma Green or Black belt preferred
• Experience with multidisciplinary projects that impact tax, including ERP implementations, tax co-sourcing engagements, and/or finance transformations
• Experience in project management, preparing and delivering reports, and managing program budget and timelines effectively
• A natural aptitude for learning, problem solving and an entrepreneurial approach to work
• Broad exposure to federal income taxation, statutory reporting, payroll or other related finance activities
• Strong analytical skills, interpersonal, and written/verbal communication skills; problem-solving ability and attention to detail
• Excellent English language communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to capture and synthesize business requirements
• Flexibility and willingness to travel as well as work in excess of standard hours when necessary
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially the ability to break down complex topics into digestible and relevant points for a diverse set of clients and colleagues, at all levels
• Ability to identify process efficiency opportunities to help clients realize significant performance improvements quickly, while challenging and inspiring both coworkers and clients in thinking about diverse situations in new and transformative ways
• Develop your knowledge and experience to provide innovative insights for clients issues and contribute to thought leadership. You'll actively contribute to improving operational efficiency on projects and internal initiatives
• Effectively manage and motivate client engagement teams with diverse skills and backgrounds. Foster an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment
• Foster relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels. Consistently deliver quality client services
• Drive high-quality work products within expected timeframes and on budget. Monitor progress, manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes

Ideally, you will also have

• Ability to contribute to business development by working to develop proposals and participate in oral presentations; provide high-quality services/work products; build relationships with clients understanding their unique needs to provide a tailored service
• Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge

Assurance, Technology Risk (Manager) (Multiple Positions) (1650357), Ernst & Young U.S. LLP, Chicago, IL.

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, Management, Engineering, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, International Relations or a related field and 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate related experience working as an IT auditor or IT risk adviser for a public accounting firm, a professional services firm, or within industry.

Alternatively, will accept a Master’s degree in Business, Management, Engineering, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, International Relations or a related field and 4 years of related experience working as an IT auditor or IT risk adviser for a public accounting firm, a professional services firm, or within industry.

Must have 3 years of work experience applying relevant IT audit skills in audit engagements as a Financial Audit IT integration leader on own engagement.

Must have 3 years of experience in a supervisory/managerial capacity focused on financial audit IT in public company audits.

Must have 3 years of experience supervising audit professionals performing the IT portion of the audit (IT general controls, ERP, application knowledge, system implementation, audit knowledge, and similar).

Must have 3 years of experience supervising the integration with the financial audit team on application controls, IPE, and IT dependent manual controls.

Must be eligible to obtain CPA, CA, CISA, CIPP, CGEIT, CIA, CISSP, CISM, CIPT, CRISC, CMA and/or relevant certification within one year of hire.

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 $150,510.00 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".

Position description:

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with an accounting degree and a few years of relevant work experience who wants to continue their career working with new technologies, innovative companies and gain more exposure to the business and financial side of an organization. If you are inquisitive and expressive, you will find this position both stimulating and rewarding.

As a BTI Finance specialist, you will:

• Participate in scoping sessions to determine if there are eligible SRED projects or expenditures
• Prepare qualifying expenditure summaries
• Assist with the preparation of the tax submission
• Work with systems and tools related to SRED and tax incentives
• Review expenditures on major capital projects
• Assist and lead reviews with the Canada Revenue Agency
• Manage client expectations and meet client deliverables within strict deadlines
• Work as part of a cross-functional national team

Qualifications:

• A degree or diploma in Accounting or related discipline
• Two or more years’ experience in accounting or tax; knowledge of the SRED program is an asset
• Strong skills in Excel, SharePoint and familiarity with tax preparation software
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; the ability to interview and effectively probe for information
• The ability to think quickly and creatively to determine innovate solutions for client problems
• Proven ability to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Previous experience in a professional services firm in a tax or audit capacity is an asset

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. 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

The salary range for this job in British Columbia for a Tax Staff is $50,000 to $79,000 and for a Senior Tax Staff is $65,500 to $108,000. Individual salaries within these ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and work location city.

Assurance - Technology Risk (Senior) (Multiple Positions) (1658380), Ernst & Young U.S. LLP, Chicago, IL.

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, Management, Engineering, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, International Relations or a related field and 2 years of related experience working as an IT auditor or IT risk adviser for a public accounting firm, a professional services firm, or within industry.

Of the required experience, must have 1 year of experience in a supervisory capacity focused on financial audit IT in public company audits.Must have 1 year of experience supervising audit professionals performing the IT portion of the audit (IT general controls, ERP, application knowledge, system implementation, audit knowledge, and similar).

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 your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary for this job is $91,957.00 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.

•: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
•: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
•: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
•: 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".