Financial Services Advisory Senior (Ref.# 063284) - Finance & Co

Ernst & Young, a global leader in professional services, is committed to restoring the public’s trust in professional services firms and in the quality of financial reporting. Our 107,000 people in 140 countries pursue the highest levels of integrity, quality, and professionalism in providing a range of sophisticated services centered on auditing, accounting, tax, and transactions. We strive to help all of our people achieve both their professional and personal goals through an inclusive environment that values everyone's contributions, appreciates diversity of thought, fosters growth, and provides continuous opportunities for development. Recognized by organizations such as Fortune, Working Mother, and Training magazine, Ernst & Young continually strives to be a great place to work.
Full Job Title: Financial Services Advisory Senior (Ref.# 063284) - Finance & Control, New YorkJob Description:
Description: Ernst & Young’s Financial Services Advisory (FSA) unit is a specialty advisory practice that provides integrated risk management, regulatory and business performance services to financial institutions and other capital markets participants. FSA includes individuals who are industry and financial product specialists as well as accounting, regulatory, and technology professionals. Responsibilities: Finance and Control seniors are integral team members to our broad based risk, regulatory and business improvement engagements. Seniors are responsible for working at client sites to deliver solutions based upon individual project requirements. The client engagements may include, but not limited to, assisting with the implementation and sustainability of Sarbanes Oxley Section 404 programs, investigating and analyzing reconciliation processes and performing functional analysis of user requirements within the finance and operation functions around the implementation of new regulatory or business requirements.Ernst & Young LLP, an equal opportunity employer, values the diversity of our work force and the knowledge of our people.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications: Bachelor or Masters degree in Accounting or Finance is required A minimum of three years of experience working within a public accounting firm, internal audit group or controllers function Familiarity with accounting and financial (management and external) reporting concepts prevalent in mutual funds, banking, securities, insurance, and investment management activities Working knowledge of industry related accounting standards (FASB 133, Fin 46, etc) Familiarity with accounting for financial instruments and financial consolidation, reporting and analysis Experience in identifying and implementing controls over financial reporting and other operational activity Analytical skills, specifically, the ability to assess and decompose financial services industry processes utilizing a risk and control focus; Strong written and verbal communication skills for report writing and client presentations Ability to work independently and within team structures Willingness to travel up to 70%