EY Government Public Sector - Senior Internal 

United States, Virginia, Arlington 

979475799

As a member of our Government and Public Sector (GPS) Internal Audit Team, you will join a talented group of professionals, serving in key roles advising public sector clients on their most pressing internal audit and risk management issues.  Notably, you will be working with a team of dedicated professionals on implementing and assessing requirements outlined in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-123, Management's Responsibility for Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Control. Our team focuses on national priorities in defense, recovery and infrastructure investment, national security, international development, and health. You will be a key team member in the development and growth of our GPS business which is a priority for our firm.

Skills and attributes for success

• Knowledge and experience auditing, reviewing, or working with federal business processes such as funds management, budget formulation and execution, receivables management, disbursements, property management, human resources, financial reporting, and grants management
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
• Strong report-writing skills to communicate findings and recommendations to clients
• Knowledge of working paper documentation standards
• Excellent communication skills to discuss observations and negotiate the acquisition of data for testing and reporting on internal controls
• Ability to conduct research on regulatory guidance, current industry standards and trends, and new legislation and requirements.
• Ability to work independently with clients and on project teams
• Ability and willingness to supervise and develop team members
• Ability and willingness to hold difficult conversations (with team members and clients) professionally and timely.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in business, accounting or finance, or a related discipline
• A minimum of two years of experience working as an IA auditor or IA risk advisor for a public accounting firm, a professional services firm, or within the industry
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance of Top Secret level or higher
• The EY Government and Public Sector Practice’s staffing model is to assign resources to projects aligned to the office within the metropolitan area you have been hired; however, in certain circumstances, travel may be required within and/or beyond your geographic region based on client and project needs.  For roles within the federal practice, the flexibility to travel up to approximately 30% is preferred. Within the state, local and education practice, the flexibility to travel up to approximately 80% is preferred.

Ideally, you'll also have

• Experience with OMB Circular A-123 assessments or financial statement audit, attestation, and remediation.
• Working knowledge of the US Standard General Ledger (USSGL) and the Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards (SFFAS)
• Working towards one of the following US certifications: CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CGFM (Certified Government Financial Manager), CDFM (Certified Defense Financial Manager, CA (Chartered Accountant), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CMA (Certified Management Accountant), CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information System Control), RIMS-CRMP (Certified Risk Management Professional). If you do not currently have a certification listed above, you must obtain one before being promoted to Manager.

• 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.