Consultant, Engagement Financial Advisor/ GPS

at  Deloitte

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 roles ends on August 19th, 2024

GPS EFA Consultants are responsible for leading one or more engagement teams through successful management of the financial analysis and the implementation of engagement financial management controls. On any given assignment, a GPS EFA Consultant may be responsible for the following activities:

• Prepare budgets and forecasts and review baselines to project and track financial metrics such as revenue, costs, and profitability.
• Take part in lifecycle of engagements including set up, revenue recognition and compliance, monthly accounting close, monitor funding, process vendor invoices, support procurement and billing/collection activities, and facilitate engagement closeout.
• Interact periodically with senior level internal, and sometimes external, clients 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 and variance analysis
• Understand and utilize standard 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 a practice initiative