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Assurance – FAAS – Commodities, Derivative, and Financial Instruments - Staff

About our business

When our clients are facing complex risk management, risk measurement, reporting or technology challenges, they look to us to set it right. Whether our client is a producer, trader, or consumer of energy, resources, or agricultural products, we provide the answers to the big questions nobody else can. Commodities, Derivatives and Financial Instruments is a national competency that sits within our Technical Accounting Advisory Group (TAAG) of Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) practice and is growing rapidly. We work with our clients across Industrials, Energy, Consumer, and Technology Sectors on a variety of commodity markets related topics supporting and delivering audits and consulting with clients on complex technical accounting and derivatives valuation matters.

The broad business perspective you gain in EY’s Assurance practice will serve as a launch pad to your career, whether you stay at EY to partner or seek a role in the C-suite. Our career framework will help you map your successful career path, understand just what’s expected of you, and access the right learning, experiences and coaching to support your career progression. Along the way, you’ll develop a deep understanding of the inner workings of business and draw on your accounting knowledge to help solve complex challenges.

We’ll look to you to engage with current news, technologies and trends, identifying new and emerging ways to deliver our services more effectively. It’s all about understanding our clients’ industries, challenges and needs so we can provide relevant and accurate accounting advice to current clients.

What you will do

• Identify potential audit issues or unusual relationships in financial statements with detailed analytical trend analysis.

• Consult with clients on a variety of commodity markets related topics such as audit of commodity transactions, derivatives technical accounting and valuation.

• Develop and maintain relationships with our clients to provide services that the capital markets and the client can rely upon.

• Building relationships with colleagues across multiple service lines to provide seamless integrated service.

• Demonstrate professionalism while working in clients’ environments and providing exceptional service.

• Operate effectively in a regulated environment, with a focus on protecting the capital markets and the investing public.

Job requirements and preferences

Required qualifications

• Have or be working toward, an undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting, Finance or a related business discipline.

• Meet the minimal educational requirements for CPA licensure in your work state prior to beginning full-time employment and have a plan for passing the CPA exam.

• Work may be required in excess of standard hours. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs.

• An understanding or interest in commodity markets, financial instruments, and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent analytical and technical presentation skills to communicate complex ideas clearly to clients.

• The ability to write technically in a heavily regulated environment.

• A passion for client-focus and the professionalism for managing sensitive client relationships.

• A highly collaborative approach to work.

• Access to reliable transportation to/from the EY office and client sites. A driver’s license is strongly recommended as ride share and public transportation options may not be available in all locations.

• A strong academic record, including, without limitation, course work that EY deems relevant to this position.

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• 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.