Financial Accounting Advisory Services-Finance Optimization-Senior Manager

Location:

Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Hoboken, Houston, Los Angeles, McLean, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle

We are seeking a motivated FAAS Senior Manager specializing in controllership process improvements to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and finance, with experience enhancing controllership processes through innovative solutions and technology.

• Lead client interviews and workshops to assess controllership processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead engagements focused on designing and implementing controllership improvement strategies, including process redesign, controls redesign, and automation.
• Lead conversations with clients and internal stakeholders to assess the controllership function and record‑to‑report processes, preparing the company for scaling or transformation, including AI, automation, and ERP implementations.
• Lead engagements to design and implement risks and controls frameworks and remediate control deficiencies.
• Understand and articulate the accounting and controls implications of changes to controllership processes.
• Interpret analytics results over the client’s finance data to provide insights and transparency that drive efficiency and process improvement.
• Appreciate how operational activities impact the record‑to‑report process.
• Improve controllership processes in various scenarios such as transformations, finance integrations, and public offerings.
• Provide accounting assistance or transaction support as necessary.
• Lead business development initiatives.
• Build trust and relationships across EY’s service lines and with external clients.
• Mentor, coach, and develop junior staff.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification required.
• 8+ years of experience in public accounting, financial advisory, industry, or a related field.
• Thorough understanding of finance and accounting processes, including upstream business processes.
• Operational accounting experience is a plus.
• Strong PowerPoint, Excel, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and proficiency in data analysis.
• Familiarity with AI, automation, and dashboarding tools and their application in accounting and finance.
• Knowledge and/or experience with digital technologies and their impact on the record‑to‑report process including analytical tools, close and reporting tools, and ERP systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to take initiative, lead, and think outside the box.
• Will travel and work beyond standard hours when necessary.
• Reliable transportation to/from the EY office and client sites; a driver’s license is recommended.

• A master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a complementary discipline such as data analytics.

• A comprehensive compensation and benefits package with base salary ranging from $146,700 to $335,100 across U.S. locations, and higher ranges for major markets. Total Rewards includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and paid time off.
• A hybrid model with 40‑60% in‑person client work.
• A flexible vacation policy that lets you decide how much time off you need, including EY Paid Holidays, winter/summer breaks, and personal/family care leaves.

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.

EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans. For assistance during the application process, contact EY’s Talent Shared Services Team at