Fso Audit - Wealth Asset Management Manager Stamford jobs at Ey in United States, Stamford

This is an area that has seen substantial investment, focused on technology, knowledge and development for assurance professionals. You’ll see that reflected in your career, with plenty of opportunities to take on new responsibilities. That could mean developing a deep professional knowledge base in one area or diversifying to audit in other markets such as wealth and asset management, banking, private equity and capital markets.

Skills and attributes for success

• Leading fieldwork, managing performance and keeping engagement leaders updated on audit engagements
• Completing audit processes and documenting higher-risk areas to increase your technical and business skills
• Engaging clients and providing authoritative advice and professionalism throughout transactions
• Constantly developing your understanding of current market trends and processes and sharing your knowledge to develop junior colleagues
• Understanding our clients’ unique ambitions and needs and referring them to colleagues in other teams and areas to broaden our business relationships where possible

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor’s degree in an accounting, finance or business discipline, supported by 5 to 8 years’ work experience as an auditor in a public accounting firm
• US CPA licensure in your work state
• Working knowledge of US GAAP
• Proven project management skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach to management

• The flexibility to constantly learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment

• 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 have

• Knowledge of current market issues in the Wealth and Asset Management sector in the US

What we look for

We’re interested in leaders who are creative and agile thinkers, with a genuine interest in improving our audit capabilities. You’ll also need to be a capable communicator both in the boardroom and across your team. If you have the technical and personal skills to understand our clients and provide excellent services every time, this role is for you.

Audit Advisor, Assurance (Audit Services) (Manager) (Multiple Positions) (1643356), Ernst & Young U.S. LLP, Stamford, CT.

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 $163,855.00 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".

Independence Consultant, Core Business Services, Risk Management (Senior Associate) (Multiple Positions) (1596637), Ernst & Young U.S. LLP, Stamford, CT.

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, Finance, Accounting, or related field and 3 years of related work experience; or a Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field and 2 years of related work experience.Must have 2 years of experience at a professional services firm or a mid-sized/regional to large-sized/national public accounting firm working with risk management.Must have 2 years of experience in analyzing risks related to regulatory independence policies and regulator's rules.

Must have 2 years of experience in recommending improvements related to independence due diligence and monitoring processes.

Must have 2 years of experience in developing new approaches or deliverables related to independence due diligence and monitoring processes.

Must have 2 years of experience with project management and analytical tools, including Microsoft suite.Must have 2 years of experience with general business issues including: sharing, relating and communicating technical and business knowledge across clients without violating confidentiality.Domestic travel required up to 20% to serve client needs.Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience.

• 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.

Manager – Tax Accounting and Risk Advisory Services (TARAS)

Our Tax Accounting and Risk Advisory Services (TARAS) practice assists companies with all aspects of their financial reporting for income taxes including tax accounting, tax provision procedures, and controls design and testing. The TARAS practice is an established practice that has been serving the complex and global tax reporting needs of companies for approximately ten years. We believe that by managing our clients' tax obligations responsibly and proactively we can make a critical difference, and you'll be at the heart of this mission.

This team comprises our most highly specialized resources in the area of ASC 740, provision process and internal controls over the tax provision. As a member, you will work closely with our leaders to serve companies that need assistance with tax accounting for transactions or their on-going tax provision process. As you progress, you'll become a trusted business advisor to your clients while helping organizations grow. You will also benefit from being mentored by recognized tax professionals who include some of the firm's most senior tax talent.

Your key responsibilities

As a Manager, you'll provide clients with tax guidance and consulting related to tax accounting and planning (internal restructurings, mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, dispositions, carve-out financial statements, GAAP conversions from US GAAP to IFRS or IFRS to US GAAP, share based compensation, financial statement restatements and balance sheet remediation of tax accounts). You'll also assist companies with all aspects of their preparation of the tax provision. In addition, you'll also have the opportunity review of the tax provision process to improve efficiency and accuracy and enhance the control environment and assessing tax risk and control environments inclusive of and beyond the boundaries of Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404.

Skills and attributes for success

• Tax Accounting Projects and Consulting
• Tax Provision Preparation/Review ' assist companies with all aspects of their preparation of the tax provision
• Process and Controls Enhancement
• Key Risks Identification, Prioritization, Monitoring and Remediation

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor's degree in a related field, supported by significant tax or legal experience; MST, MAcc, or JD/LLM preferred
• Valid US Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or active state bar membership
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in professional services, tax organization, law firm, or IRS
• Broad understanding and experience with federal income taxation
• Strong analytical skills, written/verbal communication skills, interpersonal; problem-solving ability and attention to detail
• Ability to travel 50%+ and work on out-of-town projects

Ideally, you'll also have

• Strong ASC 740 and/or IAS 12 experience as well as experience in corporate tax planning and compliance; Relevant tax experience or equivalent experience in business or industry with a broad exposure to federal income taxation

• 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.