Financial Accounting Advisory Services - Finance Optimization - Senior

Location:

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

FAAS Senior - Finance Optimization

We seek a detail‑oriented FAAS Senior specializing in controllership process improvements to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundational knowledge in controllership processes and a passion for providing exceptional advisory services to clients.

• Assist in assessment of the client’s controllership function including drafting current state process documentation and future state implementation roadmaps.
• Support clients during controllership transformation journeys including implementation of process optimization initiatives.
• Assist in drafting risks and controls frameworks and helping clients remediate control deficiencies.
• Be able to understand and articulate the accounting and controls implications of changes to controllership processes.
• Provide clients with accounting assistance or transaction support as necessary.
• Lead project management activities.
• Support business development initiatives.
• Support Managers and Senior Managers with solution‑specific requests and needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
• 3‑5 years of experience in public accounting, financial advisory, industry, or a related field.
• Foundational understanding of finance and accounting processes, including upstream business processes.
• Operational accounting experience is a plus.
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to think critically and operate independently.
• 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 communication and collaboration skills.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to take initiative, contribute, and think outside the box.
• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary.
• Access to reliable transportation to/from the EY office and client sites; a driver’s license is strongly recommended as ride‑share and public transportation options may not be available in all locations.

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

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package; the base salary range for this role in all U.S. locations is $90,800 to $149,800.
• Additional benefits include medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and paid time off.
• Flexible hybrid work model with roughly 40–60% in‑person client engagement.
• Flexible vacation and holiday allowances, including EY Paid Holidays.

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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