Senior Consultant, Engagement Financial Advisor/ GPS

Deloitte's Government and Public Services (GPS) Engagement Financial Advisor (EFA) Practice is comprised of finance professionals specializing in project and account financial management serving as a focal point for aspects of engagement, program, and account financial management control. EFA provides financial management knowledge for the entire engagement management team(s) by owning all financial reporting and analysis for engagements and accounts. Their greatest value, however, is in the understanding and application of engagement business and financial processes both to individual projects and to client accounts. GPS EFA specializes in serving Deloitte's Higher Education, federal, state and local government clients. The Government and Public Services consulting practice is built around integrated core capabilities - people, process and technology and Government & Public Services industry expertise - the capabilities needed to help clients to tackle their most complex challenges.Recruiting for this role ends on August 26th, 2024.Work you'll doGPS EFA Senior Consultants are responsible for supporting a portfolio of engagement teams through successful management of the financial analysis and reconciliation processes and the implementation of engagement financial management controls. They oversee the activities of junior GPS EFA staff, including supervision, task management and deliverable quality reviews. On any given assignment, a GPS EFA Senior Consultant may be responsible for the following activities:

Lead and oversee budget preparation activities and forecasts. Project and track financial metrics such as revenue, cost and profitability.

Manage lifecycle of engagements including set up, revenue recognition and compliance, month end close activities, monitor funding, process vendor invoices, support procurement and billing/collection activities, and facilitate project closeout.

Interact frequently with senior level internal and external clients and firm leadership to present various analyses, discuss recommendations and provide engagement financial advice.

Ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures, federal regulations and guidelines and contractual requirements.

Additional financial analyses including reconciliations, variance analyses, and portfolio analysis.

Support the growth and career development of junior resources by training them and serving as their informal mentor, sharing best practices and providing them with career advice.

Develop and implement standards and processes for engagement financial management, quality management, and risk management.

Contribute to the growth and development of the overall GPS EFA Practice through active involvement in one or more practice initiatives; and

Prepare and facilitate firm training sessions on a variety of topics and methodologies

The TeamOur GPS EFA practice supports engagement teams in supporting the requirements our Account teams contract to perform. We help to analyze staffing and other forecast items using advanced financial, budgeting, and forecasting techniques. We provide realistic cost estimates that account for engagements' phases and activities, people, materials, hardware, and software and produce the best- and worst-case estimates using leading-edge project and client management software to keep clients' projects on track and on cost.QualificationsRequired:

Bachelor's degree

Minimum of 5 years' experience in a finance/financial analysis role

Minimum of 5 years' experience with the entire Microsoft Office Suite, including intermediate to advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

Experience producing and delivering appropriate communications to C-level Executives

Experience summarizing results and producing management reports

Demonstrated attention to detail and adherence to project deadlines

Proven ability to work effectively, both independently and as a member of a team

Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Proven "outside the box"-thinker who identifies problems and develops creative solutions

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Ability to travel 10-25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve

Must be eligible to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred:

Experience supervising and/or managing resources

Experience in working and collaborating with international and remote teams

Experience with MS Access and MS Project applications

Experience working with a variety of contracting types (e.g., time and materials, fixed price) and billing scenarios

Experience developing project pricing models and performing scenario analysis

Experience in a federal/state/public professional services environment; consulting experience is a plus

If hired by GPS EFA and assigned to the GPS EFA Deference, Security, and Justice sector, the candidate must be a US Citizen.The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case $69,600 - $105,000You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.htmlEAExpHire EAGPSExpHire All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.