Accounting Advisory & Implementation Senior - Financial Services Sector - 00HMZ

Ernst & Young's Financial Services Office (FSO) is a unique, industry-focused business unit that provides a broad suite of integrated services that leverage deep industry experience along with strong functional capability and product knowledge within the framework of a global business. The FSO's Risk Advisory Services (RAS) unit is a specialty practice that provides integrated advisory services to financial institutions and other capital markets participants, including commercial banks, investment banks, broker-dealers, asset managers (traditional and alternative), insurance and energy trading companies, and other organizations. The solution offerings provided by the RAS unit include: finance improvement, operations improvement, market, credit and operational risk management, regulatory advisory, quantitative advisory, structured finance transaction, actuarial, technology enablement, risk and security, program advisory, and process & controls. The RAS team includes individuals who have industry, client and product knowledge as well as quantitative, regulatory, project management and technology professionals. Our teams build skills which are both broad and deep while working on diverse projects with a sophisticated client base. Our FSO professionals based in McLean, Virginia and Washington, DC focus on providing these services to clients engaged in mortgage activities, including the Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) located in Mclean, Virginia and Washington, DC and other clients throughout the US. Responsibilities: The Senior Advisor will work with clients in corporate accounting, business unit finance, product control, management reporting, and external and regulatory reporting to provide solutions to clients' business, process, and technology issues. Requirements: A minimum of 3 years of experience working with an international public accounting firm in a financial services audit or advisory role. This may include accounting and auditing experiences related to: commercial banking, retail banking, mortgage banking, retail brokerage, institutional sales and trading, or investment management. Business knowledge and experience in areas such as: business unit finance, corporate accounting, management reporting, and external and regulatory reporting. Desire to use this audit and accounting knowledge and skills in an advisory capacity. Ability to research client inquiries and emerging issues, including rules, regulations, and industry practices. Strong verbal and written communication skills PC proficiency, including MS Office A bachelor's degree in accounting and a CPA An MBA or Masters' degree in Accounting or Finance is a plus Willingness to travel approximately 40% Ernst & Young was named one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in a survey published by FORTUNE magazine, and offers a dynamic work environment, a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Visit our website at www.ey.com Ernst & Young LLP, an equal opportunity employer, values the diversity of our work force and the knowledge of our people. VA-McLean