Location: Washington
Other locations: Anywhere in Region
Date: Sep 6, 2024
Requisition ID: 1537845
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Location: Washington, McLean
Risk Management supports our people in managing the risks that arise during our daily working lives. We work closely with all parts of the organization to identify, manage and monitor risk, providing coordinated advice and assistance on independence, conflicts, compliance, regulatory, policy, security issues, as well as dealing with claims and any queries regarding ethics.
Title: Government & Public Sector (GPS) Compliance Associate Director
The opportunity
As the Associate Director, you will assist the Government Contracts Compliance Officer (GCCO) in continuously evaluating the firm’s compliance with applicable government regulations, contract requirements and internal policies and procedures. You will drive development and implementation of compliance programs to substantially mitigate risk to the firm. The role addresses complex contract issues as well as enables development of systems, processes, guidance and audit support necessary to limit risk to the firm stemming from government contract obligations. This position requires in-depth subject matter knowledge.
Your key responsibilities
- Identify the need and seek approval for new GPS policies and procedures based on changes in regulation or the business.
- Develop and review GPS policies and procedures, ensuring they are complimentary to EY US and/or global policy.
- Document regulatory and contract requirements, corresponding internal controls and governing policy / procedure.
- Execute compliance monitoring programs to periodically evaluate systems of internal control in key areas.
- Oversee the execution of periodic compliance reviews and risk assessments of GPS processes / areas including identifying control gaps, drafting corrective action plans and documenting remediation.
- Participate in opportunity reviews and associated processes.
- Participate in establishing GCC and Risk Management priorities.
- Assist in the further development of risk management solutions.
- Identify the need for new GPS training based on changes in regulation or the business.
- Oversee development of training related to government contract requirements.
- Manage US Government audits, interface directly with auditors and coordinate audit responses with relevant EY organizations.
Skills and attributes for success
- Ability to make decisions independently and appropriately escalate issues.
- Proactively suggest modifications and enhancements to ensure that risk mitigation process(es) continue to support firm priorities.
- Ability to design and analyze direct and indirect cost rate structures.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks / projects with overlapping timelines independently.
- 10+ years of experience in government contract compliance.
- Knowledge and understanding of Federal and state regulatory requirements.
- Effective project management and organizational skills.
Ideally, you'll also have
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Management or related field.
- Experience working directly with or for the Defense Contract Audit Agency or Defense Contract Management Agency.
- CPA, CFCM, CIA and other certifications may be helpful in performance of the role.
What we offer
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.
EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.
EY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing 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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