Government and Infrastructure - Project Finance - Supervising Associate

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From strategy to execution, the Government & Infrastructure (G&I) practice of Ernst & Young LLP provides a full range of consulting and audit services to help our Federal, State, Local and Education clients implement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. EY is ready to help our government build a better working world.    This G&I Finance Supervising Associate role will lead and continuously improve the project control activities for a sub-sector within the G&I practice.   Key Responsibilities

Work with G&I Markets/Project Finance leader to establish a world-class project finance organization in support of EY’s growing G&I practice, with alignment to a subsector leader. Develop a strong working relationship with sub-sector leader, serving as a strategic and trusted business advisor Prepare and maintain EAC and ETC documentation and research solutions for program financial issues with recommendations to the engagement team leadership Play a key role in establishing and maturing the markets/project finance team for the G&I practice Participate in onboarding, training, development and day to day mentorship of Project Finance staff Support implementation of policies and procedures to ensure client engagements comply with US government regulatory (FAR, DFARS, CAS) requirements and EY internal requirements Participate in development of tools, processes, and procedures to monitor and manage engagement financials and optimize financial management at an account and sub-sector level Prepare annual budgets at an engagement level as well as monthly, annual and multi-year business forecasts, inclusive of existing engagement portfolio, new business pipeline and stretch goals Support external project audits with outside independent auditors and regulatory agencies Work with G&I Reporting lead to clarify reporting requirements in support of engagement, account and sub-sector financial management Play a coordinating role between engagement teams, PMOs, accounting, contracts, subcontracts and project setup. Actively socialize the impact of indirect rate application, and changes to rates, in project financial measurement Analyze and advise on the impact of pricing decisions as it relates to sub-sector and account financials Analyze and advise on engagement profitability with ability to run simulations to guide decision-making Ensure seamless support to G&I for borrowed and loaned practitioners Reviews contract awards and modifications to monitor value, funding and AR Advises on complex project setup and workforce management Support other ad hoc financial reporting and special projects as assigned

Skills and attributes for success

High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills and experience building and maintaining financial models in Excel to aid in efficient analyses Exposure to planning and engagement financial management tools Intellectually curious with problem solving orientation. Not satisfied with easy or convenient answers Proven ability to build strong collaborative working relationships with business partners and executives. Seen as a trusted and objective advisor Experience aligning cross-functional stakeholders with demonstrated aptitude in working effectively within a matrixed team across multiple functional areas Player/coach with ability to both lead and execute. Willingness to play “up and