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Location: New York
Other locations: Anywhere in Region
Salary: Competitive
Date: Sep 2, 2026
Job description
Requisition ID: 1740937
Location: New York City, Hoboken, Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Boston, Miami, McLean, Charlotte
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.
The opportunity
As an Account Business Advisor Assistant Director within the Finance Pipeline to Cash (P2C) team, you will help drive the financial, operational and strategic performance of one or more highly complex accounts. You will combine financial advisory, operational execution and commercial leadership to support compliance with client contracts and commercial commitments. Working as a trusted partner to Global Client Service Partners (GCSP), account stakeholders and designated client contacts, you will help enable predictable, profitable account performance, margin optimization, operational dimensions, and effective risk management.
Your key responsibilities
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with Global Client Service Partners, key stakeholders and client procurement contacts to protect the firm’s commercial and contractual position while delivering high-quality client service.
- Validate account financial data on assigned accounts and partner with Finance and Operations teams, including the application of master services agreement terms, discounts and billing requirements.
- Provide financial performance insights, analyze margin drivers and forecasts, monitor billed and unbilled inventory, and identify risks and opportunities.
- Collaborate with engagement leaders and pricing and commercial teams to support pricing, margin modeling and pursuit decisions aligned with account frameworks.
- Support account-level governance and consistent application of contractual terms, statements of work, rate cards, discounts and procurement requirements.
- Use firm-standard analytics, collaboration, workflow and reporting tools to improve visibility, track progress and reduce reliance on custom solutions.
- Support onboarding, pre-engagement screening, compliance activities, knowledge management and operational continuity; escalate financial, contractual and quality and risk management issues when appropriate.
- Maintain account data integrity through required master data and system updates and prepare accurate financial and operational insights for internal and client discussions.
- Coordinate Finance and Operations resources in a global, matrixed model, provide day-to-day guidance and contribute to capability development and consistent execution.
- Apply sound judgment to resolve moderately complex issues, interpret contractual requirements and support pricing, contract execution and resource alignment decisions.
Skills and attributes for success
- Strong leadership, influence, coaching and stakeholder-management skills, with the executive presence to engage senior leaders and constructively challenge assumptions.
- Sound financial and commercial acumen, including the ability to analyze account performance, synthesize information and communicate clear recommendations.
- Strong problem-solving, prioritization and execution skills, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a complex environment.
- Ability to interpret master services agreements, operational dimensions, statements of work and related commercial terms while balancing compliance, operational efficiency and risk.
- Proficiency with analytics and reporting tools and a commitment to using standard processes, technology and firm enablers.
- Effective collaboration across functions, regions and global delivery teams in a virtual, matrixed environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and the cultural awareness to work effectively across geographic and organizational boundaries.
To qualify you must have:
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
- A minimum of seven years of relevant experience in account finance, commercial management, operations or a related field.
- Experience analyzing financial data and performance indicators to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
- Experience applying contractual and commercial terms and supporting account governance, pricing, billing or related operational processes.
- Demonstrated ability to work with senior stakeholders and coordinate resources across a global, matrixed organization.
- Ability to travel occasionally – approximately 2-3 times a year.
What we offer you
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.
- 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 $107,400 to $200,900. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $128,900 to $228,200. 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.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.
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EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.
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EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Account Director
Frame your credentials for EB-2 eligibility
Account Director positions often require a master's degree or a bachelor's plus progressive management experience. Documenting that progression clearly, with titles, team sizes, and revenue responsibility, strengthens an EB-2 advanced-degree claim before your employer files anything.
Target agencies with PERM filing history
Large integrated agencies and holding company networks have in-house immigration counsel and established PERM workflows. Searching for employers by their DOL labor certification history filters out companies that have never sponsored a permanent resident, saving you months of negotiation.
Search Account Director roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Account Director openings by employers with active green card sponsorship history. That history signals the hiring team already understands PERM timelines and won't withdraw an offer when the process stretches past twelve months.
Understand how PERM job duties get locked in
The DOL requires the PERM job description to match your actual day-to-day duties at the time of filing. Get the offer letter and internal job description aligned before the PERM is submitted, because any material change after filing can require starting over.
Negotiate a start date that protects your status
If you're currently on H-1B visa and accept an Account Director offer, confirm your new employer will file an H-1B transfer before your current authorization expires. The PERM process typically takes one to two years, so maintaining valid nonimmigrant status throughout is essential.
Verify the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific Account Director role in that metro area. Cross-check the OFLC Wage Search before finalizing compensation, since an offer below the prevailing wage level will fail at the DOL certification stage.
Green Card Account Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Account Director roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Account Director positions typically qualify under EB-2 when the employer's minimum requirement is a master's degree or equivalent, or under EB-3 when a bachelor's degree is the stated requirement. The classification depends on the specific job requirements the employer documents in the PERM labor certification, not on your personal credentials alone.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for an Account Director?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and an I-140 petition leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work authorization period. There's no annual lottery, and EB-3 professional category petitions aren't subject to the H-1B cap constraints. The tradeoff is timeline: the full process from PERM filing to an approved green card typically runs two to four years for most nationalities.
What does the PERM process look like from the employer's side?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available for the Account Director role. This includes job postings, internal notices, and documentation of all applicants reviewed. USCIS then adjudicates the I-140 immigrant petition after DOL certifies the PERM application, which currently takes several months under standard processing.
Where can I find Account Director jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Account Director openings filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history. That filter is important because most general job boards don't surface PERM filing data, so you end up applying to companies that have never navigated the process and may not be willing to start.
Can I switch Account Director jobs while my green card is in process?
Changing employers generally requires your new employer to restart the PERM process from the beginning, since the labor certification is tied to the specific employer and role. However, if your I-140 has been approved for more than 180 days, portability rules under AC21 may allow you to transfer the priority date to a new petition in the same or a similar occupational category.