EY Government Public Sector - Business Consulting Finance Senior Consultant 

United States, Virginia, Arlington 

933746743

Various macroeconomic and budget-related challenges are hampering effective public financial management. To address these challenges, governments are introducing reforms to measure effectiveness and efficiency of expenditure and to improve fiscal transparency. As part of our US Government & Public Sector (GPS) team, you will join a talented group of professionals to help federal, state and local government and public sector organizations improve planning, budgetary and financial performance, and to meet public transparency and accountability requirements.

Your key responsibilities

As one of our finance professionals, you’ll help crucial government departments and agencies continuously achieve and sustain performance improvement in a rapidly changing environment. Working in multidisciplinary teams, often directly with leaders, you’ll bring diverse perspectives to every challenge.  We'll help you achieve your potential by supporting your professional development and by providing you with opportunities to build your skills in budget and cost optimization.  Key responsibilities of the position include:

• Supporting a current/future-state assessment for grants organization
• Write detailed finance position descriptions that align with the organization's goals and objectives
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines related to a grants organization
• Establishing and maintaining internal and external relationships
• Developing reports, dashboards and schedules for the client and other parties
• Communicating and updating the management team on progress made
• Demonstrating flexibility when it comes to engagement needs
• Meeting firm utilization targets
• Guiding junior staff, reviewing their work and providing performance feedback
• Supporting people-related initiatives, including recruiting events and interview nights
• Staying current on CPE requirements and continuously improving technical skills

Skills and attributes for success

• Consistently deliver quality client services
• Monitor progress, manage risk and keep key stakeholders informed about progress and expected outcomes
• Stay abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business
• Establish relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels
• Demonstrate technical capabilities and professional knowledge; demonstrate ability to assimilate new knowledge

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor’s degree and approximately two years of relevant work experience
• At least one year of experience preparing written or verbal materials, leading a team, and providing formal feedback
• Knowledge and experience working for a federal or state agency in the following areas:
  • Grants management
  • Federal financial management
  • Cost analysis and cost modeling
  • Benchmarking and gap analysis
  • Business performance reporting
  • Planning, programming, budgeting and execution (PPBE)
  • ERP systems, consolidation tools and Reporting/BI platforms
• Ability to collaborate with clients and identify engagement follow-on opportunities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance or higher.

• 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.