Financial Management Associate Senior Associate
Houston, TX
- Perform the daily inventory accounting functions required by the firm
- Help client service executives resolve potential problems or last-minute issues
- Help train other FMAs, as well as client-serving executives (CSEs)
- Suggest and implement leading practices for improving processes, for both the Finance group and the client-serving staff
- Delegate financial administrative tasks to a virtual financial assistant (FA) team
- Identify and communicate FMA/FA issues to the FMA Manager, Assistant Area Director of Finance, or Area Director of Finance, as appropriate
- Maintain a standard book of business, such as strategic growth market accounts or core accounts
- Proactively communicate and escalate inventory issues to the Partner/Engagement Manager and FMA Manager
- Serve as a subject matter specialist on Ernst Young's Global Financial Information System (GFIS) engagement software, practices and policies
- Maintain multiple executive-level relationships
- Supervise the quality and quantity of work flow within the FA group
- Serve as a coach and/or mentor to FMAs
- English language skills - excellent written and verbal communication
- Excellent analytical, interpersonal and leadership skills
- Strong teaming abilities, with demonstrated virtual teaming ability
- Effective multi-tasking and prioritization skills
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word programs, with an ability to learn new applications quickly
- Good delegation and time management skills
- Adept at taking a consultative approach in business transactions, and influencing executive decision-making
- Strong mentoring skills
- A minimum of 3-5 years related professional experience, with additional financial management experience beneficial
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration; Master's degree beneficial
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