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EY Independence Consultant Manager - Acquisitions in Topeka, Kansas
At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
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The opportunity
As the Independence Consultant Manager on the Americas Independence Acquisitions team, you’ll perform Independence due diligence activities, including assessment of Target client engagements and business contracts to ensure compliance with Independence requirements. You’ll be a primary point of contact for deal teams, consulting on complex, non-standard issues on Independence policies or procedures associated with firm acquisitions. Using technical knowledge and service line or infrastructure knowledge, you’ll be a key contributor in discussions relating to Independence and Risk Management issues, policies and procedures with executive level personnel across the Americas and across broad service and industry lines.
Your key responsibilities
Executing due diligence procedures and periodic reporting of progress and findings to the acquisition stakeholders. This includes developing a thorough understanding of a target’s business through discussions with the target and reviewing target’s clients, engagements, and business relationships.
Analyzing target relationships including client engagements and business contracts, applying relevant Independence rules and standards, and consulting with Independence colleagues and audit teams, as necessary.
Thoroughly documenting due diligence work steps, including the Independence evaluation and conclusion, both in firm acquisition tools/databases and independence summary memorandums, in accordance with quality standards
Working closely with Independence executives and local country or service line leaders to identify Independence action items required to complete acquisition, and monitor progress of completion of Independence requirements. This may include managing expectations of the service line sponsors, deal team, or target.
Creating and delivering training presentations to professionals joining EY through acquisitions
Working closely with Independence colleagues to support Independence consultations, public company independence procedures and other Independence initiatives, including continual improvements to processes, developing enablers, and meeting quality control requirements
Continuously furthering knowledge of independence and staying apprised of regulatory developments. This may include working with other Independence functions outside of acquisitions to gain broader exposure to other areas of the Independence group.
Through regular interaction, developing relationships and building a network of people within acquisition deal teams, other independence teams and across the firm.
Skills and attributes for success
Ability to use independent judgment and discretion in identifying issues and analyzing risk across industry and service lines, interpreting relevant firm policies and guidelines
Taking initiative and knowing when to a consult
Strong knowledge of firm’s independence policies and regulators’ rules
Strong business acumen, research and communications skills
Familiarity with other quality and risk management initiatives outside of Independence
Ability to successfully handle multiple tasks and adapt in a fast-paced environment
Good working knowledge of common software packages
To qualify you must have
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
7 plus years of related experience
Strong project management skills
Ability to flex and be agile with deadlines and project deliverables
Ideally, you’ll have
Experience working within public accounting firm
Audit and/or due diligence experience
CPA certification preferred but not required
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 $96,300 to $180,100. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $115,600 to $204,600. 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.
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.
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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