EY Government Public Sector Controlling Associate Director 

United States, Virginia, Arlington 

487941729

Your key responsibilities

• Play a significant role, working with GPS Finance leadership, the project PMO, and third-party consultants in ensuring the successful implementation of Deltek Costpoint.
• Participate in external audits with outside independent auditors and regulatory oversight agencies (e.g., DCAA, DCMA), and oversee preparation of items that auditors require
• Develop and refine new processes for accounting operations, including for project setup, time and expense processes, labor accounting, accounts payable, client invoicing, financial close, and accumulation of proper master and transactional data in Costpoint for all of these areas.
• Develop and/or refine formal, auditable accounting policies and procedures reflective of newly designed processes and controls (both preventive and detective) for EY GPS.
• Oversee month-end close process and weekly ‘soft close.’
• Review monthly journal entries and complex account reconciliations. Guide and assist the accounting team in developing robust reconciliation processes as needed across the accounting domain.
• Support integration of Costpoint to other systems and tools, both internal (SuccessFactors, EDW, SAP, etc.) and external (ADP, Amex, etc.).
• Leverage prior experience to explore possibilities for leveraging robotics in accounting processes; work with technical team to make prioritized opportunities come to life.
• Develop approach and methods for integrating acquisitions into GPS future state accounting environment. Work with third party resources as needed to support these efforts.
• Lead GPS accounting team through system and business process testing, when applicable.
• Play a key role in the Costpoint Change Control board, post implementation.
• Work with indirect rates team to ensure Costpoint setup reflects GPS rate structures and oversee management of Costpoint architectural controls in this area.
• Lead accounting team support of conversion and cutover activities at the time of go-live.
• Responsible for hiring, training and retaining skilled accounting staff for EY’s GPS practice. Play a key role in development of accounting team and work with GPS Finance leadership on career planning for staff.

Skills and attributes for success

• Extensive experience accounting using Deltek Costpoint
• Experience leading a government contractor during accounting system audit by DCAA
• Experience supporting preparation of incurred cost submissions

• Experience building, training and managing internal accounting functions

• Experience implementing and enhancing accounting processes and procedures
• Experience implementing, monitoring and/or executing regulatory control processes and validations in a government contracting environment
• Experienced leader with high degree of knowledge of general accounting theories, principles, and practices with a solid knowledge of general budgeting principles and practices

To qualify for the role you must have

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; advanced degree or CPA preferred
• Extensive, in-depth knowledge of Deltek Costpoint
• A minimum of 8-10 years of relevant (e.g., accounting, finance) experience in a government contracting environment, ideally 15+ years.
• A minimum of 5 years working as a Controller, or equivalent role at a Senior Manager level or higher, managing the day to day operations of the accounting function at a government contractor
• Extensive knowledge of FAR Part 31 and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and other regulatory requirements impacting the accounting system
• High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Power Point
• Solid understanding of CAS-compliance in indirect rate structures
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills which allow for strategic data interpretation versus simple reporting
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and external auditors

• Ability to obtain a government security clearance

Ideally you will also have

• Experience working in a large firm, matrixed environment is a plus
• Experience implementing Deltek Costpoint is a plus
• Understanding of competitive pricing practices is a plus
• Working knowledge of SAP is a plus

• 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.