Ernst and Young
Government and Public Sector -Indirect Rates Assistant Director
Ernst and Young, Mc Lean, Virginia, us, 22107
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Government and Public Sector Indirect Rates Assistant Director Overview The Government and Public Sector (“GPS”) Indirect Rates Assistant Director will report to the GPS FP&A Indirect Rates Lead.
The opportunity In this role you’ll be responsible for the creation of indirect rates for the Government and Public Sector (GPS) business within EY, in a way that complies with FAR and CAS regulations, tracking and monitoring of rates throughout the fiscal year, updating forecasts throughout the year, and supporting internal and external reporting of the same.
Your Key Responsibilities
Work across the GPS Finance team to ensure the Cost Estimating System requirements outlined in DFARS 252.215-7002 are met and institutionalized within EY’s GPS practice.
Partner with GPS Pricing team to ensure coherence of Estimating Manual across Budgeting/Planning, Rate Development and Pricing domains.
Partner with GPS Finance to leverage existing plan process and/or develop modified plan process and timeline that will produce outputs suitable for creation of indirect rates and direct labor bid rates for GPS.
Develop and maintain compliant indirect rates, including intermediate pools, GPS Service Center allocations, and GPS Direct Labor Bid Rates. Develop models in support of the same.
Support the creation of GPS’s indirect rate Basis of Estimate, combined with adequate supporting documentation in keeping with audit requirements.
Ensure GPS CASB Disclosure Statements accurately reflect EY GPS’s rate structure for a given fiscal year.
Work with GPS Controller to ensure financial architecture reflected in Costpoint accurately reflects GPS’s disclosed rate structure. This role is responsible for tying out actuals reported in the accounting system Statement of Indirect Expenses with reported rates.
Develop format for future regulatory rate reporting and establish cadence for review of rate results and variances to provisional rates. Work with Reporting lead to ensure timely and reliable availability of data to support internal and external rate reporting.
Work as part of a team to develop repeatable process for planning, indirect rate and DLBR development, and documentation of these processes in the form of EY GPS policies and procedures.
Support integration of acquisition financials into GPS rate structure.
Work with GPS Finance Global / Home Office allocation SMR to incorporate non-GPS allocations into GPS indirect rates.
Develop DLBR Basis of Estimate for government audit.
Develop and document repeatable processes to be used annually for DLBR development.
Skills and attributes for success
Strong analytical skills which enable clear interpretation of indirect rate drivers and development of corrective action plans.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and external auditors.
Self-starter and self-motivated.
Strong discretion regarding areas to address individually vs. those requiring escalation and comfort level with making decisions and judgment calls.
Able to successfully manage competing priorities.
Ability to influence others without relying on direct authority.
To qualify you must have
A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; advanced degree in business, information systems or data analytics preferred.
A minimum of 8 years of relevant indirect rate experience in a government contracting environment.
A minimum of 3-5 years working in an autonomous role with responsibility for indirect rates in a government contractor.
Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance, if required.
In-depth knowledge of Deltek Costpoint – in particular, data architecture and structures that pertain to indirect rate management (i.e. Chart of Accounts, Orgs, Projects and PAGs).
Strong working knowledge of the Costpoint statement of indirect expenses (SIE).
Experience as a direct user of Deltek Costpoint and in particular the operations of pools, bases, and the Costpoint Statement of Indirect Expenses.
Experienced leader with expertise of general accounting and indirect rate management best practices.
High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Power Point.
Experience with data conversions, business combinations or acquisitions, as related to indirect rate management.
Extensive experience reporting rate results and variance from plan, with responsibility to identify key drivers and develop corrective action plan.
Experience in a highly dynamic environment requiring partnership with numerous stakeholders both internal and external.
Ideally, you'll also have
Experience in project financial metrics and the impact of indirect rates, and rate changes, on project economics.
Experience with Costpoint pool structures and service center allocation functionality.
Ability to support and influence rate structure decisions backed by data.
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.
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. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $103,700 to $193,900. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $124,400 to $220,400. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
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.
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The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.
EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.
Government and Public Sector Indirect Rates Assistant Director Overview The Government and Public Sector (“GPS”) Indirect Rates Assistant Director will report to the GPS FP&A Indirect Rates Lead.
The opportunity In this role you’ll be responsible for the creation of indirect rates for the Government and Public Sector (GPS) business within EY, in a way that complies with FAR and CAS regulations, tracking and monitoring of rates throughout the fiscal year, updating forecasts throughout the year, and supporting internal and external reporting of the same.
Your Key Responsibilities
Work across the GPS Finance team to ensure the Cost Estimating System requirements outlined in DFARS 252.215-7002 are met and institutionalized within EY’s GPS practice.
Partner with GPS Pricing team to ensure coherence of Estimating Manual across Budgeting/Planning, Rate Development and Pricing domains.
Partner with GPS Finance to leverage existing plan process and/or develop modified plan process and timeline that will produce outputs suitable for creation of indirect rates and direct labor bid rates for GPS.
Develop and maintain compliant indirect rates, including intermediate pools, GPS Service Center allocations, and GPS Direct Labor Bid Rates. Develop models in support of the same.
Support the creation of GPS’s indirect rate Basis of Estimate, combined with adequate supporting documentation in keeping with audit requirements.
Ensure GPS CASB Disclosure Statements accurately reflect EY GPS’s rate structure for a given fiscal year.
Work with GPS Controller to ensure financial architecture reflected in Costpoint accurately reflects GPS’s disclosed rate structure. This role is responsible for tying out actuals reported in the accounting system Statement of Indirect Expenses with reported rates.
Develop format for future regulatory rate reporting and establish cadence for review of rate results and variances to provisional rates. Work with Reporting lead to ensure timely and reliable availability of data to support internal and external rate reporting.
Work as part of a team to develop repeatable process for planning, indirect rate and DLBR development, and documentation of these processes in the form of EY GPS policies and procedures.
Support integration of acquisition financials into GPS rate structure.
Work with GPS Finance Global / Home Office allocation SMR to incorporate non-GPS allocations into GPS indirect rates.
Develop DLBR Basis of Estimate for government audit.
Develop and document repeatable processes to be used annually for DLBR development.
Skills and attributes for success
Strong analytical skills which enable clear interpretation of indirect rate drivers and development of corrective action plans.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and external auditors.
Self-starter and self-motivated.
Strong discretion regarding areas to address individually vs. those requiring escalation and comfort level with making decisions and judgment calls.
Able to successfully manage competing priorities.
Ability to influence others without relying on direct authority.
To qualify you must have
A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; advanced degree in business, information systems or data analytics preferred.
A minimum of 8 years of relevant indirect rate experience in a government contracting environment.
A minimum of 3-5 years working in an autonomous role with responsibility for indirect rates in a government contractor.
Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance, if required.
In-depth knowledge of Deltek Costpoint – in particular, data architecture and structures that pertain to indirect rate management (i.e. Chart of Accounts, Orgs, Projects and PAGs).
Strong working knowledge of the Costpoint statement of indirect expenses (SIE).
Experience as a direct user of Deltek Costpoint and in particular the operations of pools, bases, and the Costpoint Statement of Indirect Expenses.
Experienced leader with expertise of general accounting and indirect rate management best practices.
High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Power Point.
Experience with data conversions, business combinations or acquisitions, as related to indirect rate management.
Extensive experience reporting rate results and variance from plan, with responsibility to identify key drivers and develop corrective action plan.
Experience in a highly dynamic environment requiring partnership with numerous stakeholders both internal and external.
Ideally, you'll also have
Experience in project financial metrics and the impact of indirect rates, and rate changes, on project economics.
Experience with Costpoint pool structures and service center allocation functionality.
Ability to support and influence rate structure decisions backed by data.
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.
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. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $103,700 to $193,900. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $124,400 to $220,400. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
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.
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