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 Government & Public Sector Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) – State and Local (SLED) practice. You will play a key role in growth, developing your career by communicating creative strategic goals and delivering exceptional client experiences.

• Actively pursue business development activities, identify opportunities, and develop proposal responses.
• Train staff and execute engagement deliverables simultaneously.
• Collaborate across multiple service lines to build relationships and identify cross‑service opportunities for clients.
• Travel regularly to meet key clients, including high‑profile stakeholders.

• Strong, productive client relationships and proactive contact throughout the year.
• Direct field work, inform supervisors of engagement status, and manage assurance staff performance.
• Deep understanding of complex governmental accounting (e.g., GASB), budgetary reporting, and auditing concepts.
• Experience executing advisory or consulting work such as reporting or transformations.
• Develop people through delegation, guidance, and performance feedback.
• Contribute ideas, listen to team members, and foster an innovative, team‑oriented environment.
• Use technology to share knowledge and enhance service delivery.
• Understand EY's service lines and encourage team members to apply firm services.

• U.S. CPA license in your work state.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business with 10+ years of post‑college work experience in financial audit and advisory for SLED clients.
• In‑depth knowledge of U.S. Governmental GAAP, GASB standards, and OMB guidance.
• Proficiency in ACFR, annual financial statements, and Single Audit Report preparation for SLED entities.
• Experience with modified‑accrual reporting, grants management, and budgetary reporting.
• Hands‑on business development experience in the SLED space and proficiency in deal governance and proposal submissions.
• Excellent project management, communication, negotiation, and collaborative skills.
• Proven record of managing, mentoring, and improving high‑performing teams.
• Integrity in a professional environment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance or higher.

• CGFM and/or CDFM.

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package with a base salary range of $146,700 to $335,100 across the U.S. (higher ranges for NYC, WA, CA).
• Flexible hybrid work model; most client‑serving roles work in‑person 40‑60% of the time.
• Flexible vacation policy, paid holidays, winter/summer breaks, and other leaves.

E‑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. EY commits to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time