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

GPS – Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) – State and Local – Senior Manager

From strategy to execution, the Government & Public Sector practice of Ernst & Young LLP provides a full range of consulting and audit services to help our State, Local and Education (SLED) clients implement new ideas to achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through diverse, high‑performing teams and the highest professional standards.

Our Government & Public Sector Financial Accounting Advisory Services (GPS FAAS) team is growing exponentially. As a Senior Manager you will play a key role in that growth, communicating creative, strategic goals across all Federal GPS sector service lines and delivering exceptional client experiences.

• Actively pursue business development activities, implementing strategies and tactical steps within and outside EY to identify opportunities.
• Develop proposal responses, train staff, and execute engagement deliverables while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Challenge existing practices to develop solutions to complex issues and collaborate with colleagues across multiple service lines.
• Build relationships with advisory client personnel, assess client satisfaction, and maintain contact throughout the year.
• Manage assurance staff performance and provide coaching, performance feedback, training and reviews.
• Use technology to learn, share knowledge and enhance service delivery.
• Travel regularly to meet key clients, often supporting highly respected organizations.

• Strong, productive relationships with advisory client personnel.
• Proficient understanding of complex governmental accounting (GASB), budgetary reporting and auditing concepts.
• Experience executing advisory/consulting work, including reporting or transformations.
• Effective delegation and leadership of audit tasks.
• Active communication and collaboration with assurance team members.
• Innovation, teamwork, and an efficient work environment mindset.
• Proficiency with EY’s service lines and encouragement of cross‑functional contributions.

• U.S. CPA license in your work state.
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business, with 10+ years of post‑college experience in financial audit and advisory for SLED clients.
• In‑depth knowledge of US Governmental GAAP, GASB standards, and OMB Uniform Guidance (Subpart
  
  F).
• Expertise in preparing and auditing Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports, Annual Financial Statements and Single Audit Reports for SLED entities.
• Hands‑on experience with business development, deal governance and proposal submission in the SLED space.
• Excellent project management, communication, negotiation and teamwork skills.
• Dedication to integrity and professional excellence.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance or higher.
• Travel flexibility: up to 30% for federal practice, up to 80% for SLED practice.

• CGFM and/or CDFM certifications.

We seek versatile people who can take on new responsibilities, listen to clients, and solve complex issues creatively. Confidence, curiosity, and strong leadership are essential.

• A comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Base salary ranges: $146,700–$335,100 nationwide; $176,000–$380,800 in NYC, Washington, CA (excluding Sacramento). Individual salaries depend on education, experience, and geography.
• Medical and dental coverage, pension, 401(k), and a wide range of paid time off options.
• A hybrid work model with 40–60% in‑person collaboration for client‑serving roles.
• A flexible vacation policy tailored to personal circumstances, plus EY‑Paid Holidays, season breaks, and other leaves.

EY accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis. This role is not expired.

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,…