Risk & Regulatory Compliance - Power & Utilities - Senior - Consulting

About the position At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. Risk Consulting - Regulatory Compliance - Power Utilities - Senior The opportunity The objective of our consulting risk services is to provide clients with a candid and reliable overview of their risk landscape. Our solutions can be used by our clients to build confidence and trust with their customers, the overall market and when required by regulation or contract Responsibilities • Provide guidance and share knowledge with team members and participate in performing procedures especially focusing on complex, judgmental and/or specialized issues. • Evaluate regulatory accounting treatment applied by the client. • Analyze and interpret relevant regulations and key industry guidelines (such as general rate case for regulated utilities) to understand client implications • Prepare detailed flowcharts based on stakeholder walkthroughs to outline key worksteps, identify relevant systems and data points, and inventory risks and controls • Assess large data sets and sample evidence to support detailed testing and regulatory compliance filings • Leverage strong written and verbal communication skills to articulate regulations, related considerations, and testing conclusions to key stakeholders and regulatory bodies • Maintain relationships with client management to manage expectations of service, including work products, timing, and deliverables. • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of compliance, financial, and operational risks along with performing internal control testing, develop audit plans, and provide regulatory compliance services on an outsourcing basis. • Bring and utilize knowledge of the client's business/industry to identify technological developments and evaluate impacts on the client's business. • Demonstrate excellent project management skills, inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members, and use current technology/tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services. • Understand EY and its service lines and actively assess what the firm can deliver to serve clients. Requirements • A bachelor's or master's degree • A minimum of 2 years of experience working for a public accounting firm or a professional services firm that focuses on regulatory issues within the power & utilities sector • Bring experience in applying relevant technical skills related to accounting, external auditing or forensic accounting • Be available to travel outside of their assigned office location at least 50% of the time, plus commute within the region (where public transportation often is not available). • Successful candidates must work in excess of standard hours when necessary. • A valid passport and US citizenship is required. Nice-to-haves • A bachelor's or master's degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related discipline • CPA candidate or certification is desired; If you are non-certified, you are required to become certified before promotion to manager. Benefits • 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 $93,600 to $154,500. • The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $112,400 to $175,600. • 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.