Accounting Product Owner

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Disruption is changing the way the world works. It’s happening quickly. And it’s creating opportunity, if you can keep up and even get ahead of it. That’s why we’ve established a dedicated Global Innovation team focused on understanding external forces changing our world and how to do things differently in 6 months, 3 years, 10 years and beyond.

Our global network of EY teams and innovation centers are creating powerful ideas for organizations and ourselves, especially around opportunities coming from artificial intelligence, blockchain, robotics and data and analytics.

The opportunity

You will be a part of the Global Innovation Blockchain team, an innovative and collaborative group of technical developers, cryptographers, mathematicians and business strategists who are dedicated to the application of blockchain technology and the development of world-class products. At EY, you will help our clients, some of the most influential companies, explore emergent applications and transform the way the world does business.

Your key responsibilities

Blockchain technology is a complex emerging capability that is far from mature. Above and beyond any of the “essential” skills for this job, you must have a love of new technologies and a passion for learning by doing and leading by example.

• Interface with audit teams and clients to ensure build is aligned to client and market needs
• Convert Accounting / Audit requirements into product deliverables leveraging the Agile methodology and communicate regular updates to Stakeholders
• Lead and drive the product within the context of broader product goals, strategy and roadmap
• Incorporate data, research and market analysis to inform product requirements
• Creating prioritizing and communicating product backlog items

Skills and attributes for success

Advanced business skills:

• Building and managing relationships
• Knowledge of Customers Market
• Client trust and value
• Commercial astuteness
• Communicating with impact
• Digital fluency
• Emotional agility
• Hybrid collaboration
• Leading Teams
• Managing change
• Negotiation and influencing

Advanced technical experience:

• Business Case Development
• Demand Analysis
• Financial & Risk Management
• Portfolio Management
• Product Commercialization

Product Lifecycle Management (Using Agile Methodologies)

• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Product Planning and Roadmap
• Technology Business Requirements Definition, Analysis and Mapping

Other skills and attributes:

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  Contribute to EY’s internal knowledge base on best practices in this emerging technology area.
• Drive the process to mature promising concepts into prototypes which can be leveraged in the marketplace.
• Passionate about technology and applying it to business solutions.
• Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and a changing environment.
• Self-starter-able to work on his/her own initiative with minimal supervision.

To qualify for the role you must have:

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  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or a related field
• 5 years of financial accounting/audit work experience.
• Alternatively, will accept a Master’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or related field and 4 years of financial accounting/audit work experience.
• Must have active CPA certification or foreign equivalent, CFA, CFE or Enrolled Agent certification, or sufficient coursework/experience requirements (as determined by state Board of Accountancy)
• Big 4 or other relevant professional services experience
• A keen interest to pursue a career in software development and work in an agile way

Good to have qualities

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  Previous experience of Project and product management.
• Knowledge and understanding of technology frameworks such as Git, JIRA, Confluence.
• Knowledge and experience of blockchain concepts
• Experience guiding stakeholder discussions to prioritize product roadmaps using Agile methodologies
• Passionate about technology and applying it to business solutions and interested in Blockchain and associated concepts such as smart contracts.
• Previous experience of working in highly distributed teams

What we look for

We’re interested in self-motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. Someone who can easily function in a collaborative, high demand, performance-driven environment. In addition we’re looking for people who recognize the accomplishments of the team before the individual and are sought after as people developers. If you’re passionate about problem-solving and helping our clients’ with some of their most complex issues, this role is for you.

The compensation ranges below are provided in order to comply with United States pay transparency laws. Other geographies will follow their local salary guidelines, which may not be a direct conversion of published United States salary range/s

What we offer

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 salary range for this job in most geographic locations in the US is $ 98,100 to $ 178,100. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $ 117,700 to $ 202,400. 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. 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.

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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.

Please apply to this role only through the ‘Apply’ link (not through the local office). Your application will then be routed to the appropriate recruiting team.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

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