GPS - Financial Accounting Advisory Services - State and Local - Senior Manager

GPS - Financial Accounting Advisory Services - State and Local - Senior Manager

Join EY as a Senior Manager in the GPS Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) practice. In this role you will lead creative, strategic client engagements across the Federal GPS sector service lines and build relationships to generate new business.

EY’s Government & Public Sector practice offers consulting and audit services to State, Local and Education (SLED) clients, helping them achieve mission outcomes and delivering measurable results through high‑quality work and innovative solutions.

• Actively pursue business development activities, develop proposal responses, and manage engagement deliverables.
• Collaborate with multiple service lines and build relationships to identify cross‑service opportunities.
• Travel frequently to meet client stakeholders.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with advisory client personnel.
• Direct field work and manage assurance staff performance.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of governmental accounting, GASB standards, and related concepts.
• Develop people through delegation, training, and performance feedback.
• Foster an innovative, team‑oriented work environment.
• Use technology to enhance service delivery.
• Identify opportunities to apply EY’s services across lines.

• U.S. CPA license in your work state.
• 10+ years of post‑college experience in financial audit and advisory for SLED clients.
• In‑depth knowledge of U.S. Governmental GAAP, GASB, OMB guidance and the Single Audit.
• Proficiency in ACFR, Annual Financial Statements, and Single Audit Report preparation.
• Experience with grants management and budgetary reporting.
• Business development experience in the SLED space.
• Experience with large regional or national Non‑Profit clients is a plus.
• Excellent project management, communication, negotiation, and team leadership skills.
• Integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance or higher.
• Travel flexibility up to 30% for federal practice or 80% for state/local practice.

• CGFM and/or CDFM credentials.

We seek versatile professionals who can take on new responsibilities, build relationships, and think creatively. Strong accounting and audit experience combined with leadership, curiosity, and problem‑solving abilities are essential.

• A comprehensive compensation and benefits package ranging from $146,700 to $335,100 nationwide (with higher ranges for major metro areas).
• A flexible hybrid model with 40‑60% in‑person client work.
• Flexible vacation policies and paid holidays.
• Access to EY’s extensive global network, technology, and sector insights.

EY accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.

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• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

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