EY Independence Consulting Practice Manager 

United States, Ohio, Cleveland 

391647890

Your key responsibilities

Yes, you'll consult on Independence policies, procedures or processes, including business relationships, public company independence procedures, interactions with audit client vendors, SORT and ecosystem relationships. You'll also review work products related to EY offerings/solutions, proposals and statements of work as it relates to Independence to identify independence threats, considerations and safeguards, and review new and existing client or vendor relationships to mitigate risk to the firm. You will have the opportunity to interact with executive level personnel across the global organization, and across service lines and industry sectors, serving as an ambassador for RM.The projects you'll work on are complex in nature, and may impact country performance, ongoing relationships with major clients or important vendor relationships. In this role, you'll have fairly broad decision-making authority, subject to review by Global and US SEC Independence Center leaders.

Skills and attributes for success

• Use knowledge gained from in-depth client service experience to resolve Independence policy and procedure issues, violations and concerns
• Manage client relationships so that expectations are met or exceeded by advising what to expect and by when, and through listening and responding to client needs
• Understand key requirements of regulators’ independence rules and firm policies and is knowledgeable about Risk Management areas outside of Independence
• Identify emerging risks and propose solutions to address these related to proposed engagements or service offerings

you must have

• Project management skills to successfully handle multiple projects and initiatives concurrently
• Ability to think strategically and handle complex concepts
• Adept at solving problems across multiple service line, industry sector and geographic Areas
• Proficient at driving and adapting to change
• Competent at delivering tough messages to executive leaders within the firm
• English language skills - excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong listening and interpretation skills
• Good working knowledge of emerging technology
• At least 7 years related experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Ideally, you’ll have

• The ability toexercise significant levels of independent judgment and discretion when analyzing complex issues and risk across industry and service lines
• A demonstrated capability to thrive in ambiguous circumstances
• An ability to understand emerging technologies and corresponding business disruptions
• Possesses a valid CPA liencse (whcih is required for future promotion) with audit experience
• Use your knowledge and experience and refer to the firm's Independence and related policies and regulations, to identify appropriate opportunities and solutions

• 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.