Government and Public Sector – Controlling Associate Director – Intracompany, Tax, and Treasury

Overview

The Government and Public Sector (“GPS”) Controlling Associate Director – Intracompany, Tax and Treasury will report to the GPS Controller.

The opportunity

In this role you will serve as the point of contact and subject matter resource for EY’s GPS practice on all treasury, tax and intracompany accounting matters. Leveraging your accounting background, you will become knowledgeable on GPS’s legal structure and be responsible to support proper recording of all GPS financial information in the proper entities within Costpoint, in keeping with the home organization of the resources supporting engagements and the legal paper on which those contracts are written. You will also represent the GPS accounting department on matters related to cash management and treasury needs and tax requirements and concerns. To do this effectively, you will build collaborative relationships with the EY US firm’s treasury and tax department personnel and work with them routinely to ensure GPS financial records are accurate while meeting the firm’s requirements. Finally, you will support special tax needs with regard to GPS’s LLC entity for support to product sales and resale transactions.

Your key responsibilities

Treasury Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the integration and functionalities of Deltek banking integrations/extensions.
• Act as the main point of contact between the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable departments and Deltek, as related to cash concerns.
• Collaborate with Deltek to troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to bank connectivity.
• Serve as a project manager for banking-related projects, working closely with the US Treasury and bank representatives.
• Manage cash forecasting and projections, and report findings to the Finance department.
• Oversee the monthly bank reconciliation process to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate with GPS stakeholders to manage changes in check signatories.
• Follow up with each bank signer to ensure all necessary actions are completed.
• Act as a liaison between the US Treasury, GPS leadership, and bank representatives to facilitate communication and resolve issues.
• Serve as the internal point of contact for GPS on all banking discrepancies and matters related to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and bank reconciliation.
• Develop, support and oversee policies, procedures, and controls.
• Support special projects as assigned.
• Identify and recommend process improvements.

Tax Responsibilities:

• Provide reporting support for GPS tax compliance from the Deltek system.
• Compile accounting reports as requested by US Partnership Tax department & review for accuracy.
• Gather and compile necessary accounting information in support of tax reporting requirements.
• Prepare detailed accounting reports as per the requirements of the US Partnership Tax department.
• Examine accounting reports to ensure they are complete and accurate.
• Provide necessary documentation and support for tax compliance activities.
• Handle the receipt of tax checks.
• Ensure timely mailing of tax checks & documentation to the appropriate recipients.
• Collaborate with the US Partnership Tax to verify the accuracy and completeness of Sales & Use tax journal entries.
• Review, approve and post Sales & Use tax journal entries.
• Support the remittance of taxes as required.
• Review and approve tax payments within the Deltek system.
• Collaborate with the US Treasury and Tax departments to remit tax payments via Electronic Funds Transfer.

Intracompany Responsibilities:

• Ensure GPS revenue and costs are appropriately recorded by legal entity in Costpoint.
• Manage and maintain configuration of the IWO module within Costpoint
• Confirm that the impact of any IWO module changes during system upgrades are properly accounted for and do not cause disruption for EY GPS financials.
• Execute intracompany transfers within the Deltek Costpoint system, coordinating and deconflicting with other departments’ activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve errors in movement of intracompany transactions
• Coordinate accounting steps required when an EY contract novates from one entity to another.
• As needed, work cross-functionally to modify Costpoint appropriately to accommodate additional entities within the GPS practice.

Skills and attributes for success

• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Ability to apply sound business judgment to individual and team assignments
• Ability to work collaboratively with various departments both within GPS Controlling and in the commercial Controlling organization
• Advanced analytical and organizational skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate confidently and effectively with all levels of management and external auditors.
• Ability to obtain a government security clearance, if required
• Strong Project Management skills
• Able to successfully manage competing priorities.
• Ability to influence others without relying on direct authority.

To qualify you must have

• A Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant (e.g., accounting, finance, program management) experience in a government contracting environment
• A minimum of 5 years working in treasury, tax and/or intracompany accounting domains
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, if necessary
• Experience as a direct user of Deltek Costpoint in an accounting capacity
• Experience with system integration and launch is beneficial, or experience with data conversions, business combinations or acquisitions
• Experience managing projects may be beneficial – in particular, reorganizations
• Experience in a highly dynamic environment requiring partnership with numerous stakeholders
• Demonstrated success in working across teams and leading through influence
• Experience working in a Big 4 accounting firm, or other highly matrixed environment requiring a high degree of adeptness at balancing the needs of numerous equivalent stakeholders
• Thorough understanding of banking operations and financial systems
• In-depth knowledge of Deltek Costpoint – in particular, cash application, tax functionality and extensibility options, and the IWO module and billing functionality
• High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel. Moderate use of Powerpoint may be beneficial for training development purposes.

Ideally, you'll also have

• CPA license

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.