Government and Public Sector - Assurance - Manager

About the role

The opportunity is to join the Government & Public Sector Assurance practice of Ernst & Young LLP, which provides consulting and audit services to federal, state, local, and education clients. This role is expected to grow with the firm's investments in technology, knowledge, and learning resources.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong, productive working relationships with audit client personnel
• Direct field work, inform supervisors of the audit engagement status, and manage assurance staff performance
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex accounting and auditing concepts and apply them to client situations
• Develop people through effectively delegating audit tasks and providing guidance to assurance staff
• Provide performance feedback, training, and performance reviews for assurance staff
• Contribute ideas/opinions to the assurance teams and listen/respond to other assurance team members' views
• Foster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment
• Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with assurance team members, and enhance service delivery
• Direct field work, inform supervisors of the audit engagement status, and manage assurance staff performance

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree with approximately 5 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree with approximately 4 years of related work experience, including approximately 2 years of audit experience with a public accounting firm
• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• A U.S. CPA license
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance or higher
• Excellent project management skills; advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Dedication to teamwork and leadership
• Integrity within a professional environment

Qualifications

• Knowledge of EY's service lines and active participation in contributing ideas and identifying opportunities to apply the firm's services

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Leadership and team management skills
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

At EY, we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Base salary range: $98,200 to $180,000
• Flexible vacation policy
• Medical and dental coverage
• Pension plan
• 401(k) plan

Pay

Base salary range: $98,200 to $180,000

Schedule

Most people in external, client-serving roles work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project, or year.