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ERNST & YOUNG
Strong, flexible leadership and the freedom to create your own space
By Paula Fagerberg
Ernst & Young, a global leader in professional services, is committed
to restoring the public’s trust in professional services firms and in
the quality of financial reporting. Its people pursue the highest levels
of integrity, quality, and professionalism in Ernst & Young’s core
services of audit, tax, and transaction advisory services.
EMPLOYEES: With 107,000 people in
more than 140 countries, Ernst & Young is committed to an inclusive
culture that leverages the differences of our people to create
diversity of thought and quality service to the marketplace.
MASTER’S OF ACCOUNTANCY PROGRAM:
EY’s Your Master Plan is a unique program offering primarily
non-accounting business majors the opportunity to earn their masters of
accountancy degree from the University of Notre Dame or the University
of Virginia while working for EY. For more information visit
www.ey.com/us/ymp or
contact Tekla Thornton: (216) 583-1551.
WEBSITE:
www.ey.com/us/careers
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GLENN CARRINGTON
Title:
National Tax Director
for Client Services
Education, Honors:
J.D., University of Virginia School of Law; B.S., Norfolk State
University; Attorney-Advisor, Treasury Department’s Honors
Program
With company since:
2004
Career goal:
True success is being in a position to help others.
Advice for new graduates:
Seek out people whose style you like and who have been
successful, and see what you can learn from them. |
Why did you choose to join Ernst & Young?
Considering my options between several law firms and accounting firms, I
chose Ernst & Young for several reasons. I saw numerous opportunities
for me, and I believe in the leaders here, especially the tax leaders
and Mark Weinberger in particular. I have a lot of respect for him; I
also believe in the strategy he laid out for the tax practice and his
ability to execute on it. I came here during a time of great transition
for tax departments, when the advent of Sarbanes-Oxley significantly
impacted the level of tax services rendered to public accounting firms’
audit and other attest clients. I think Mark knew that I am not only
very good technically, but also very good with clients, and that’s why
he pursued me to win in the market shift.
What is special about the firm?
I’ve been very happy with the leadership, the flexibility they give, and
the support they give you to reach your potential. The flexibility
embedded in the Ernst & Young culture gave me the ability to help finish
a new book, Tax Accounting Issues in Mergers and Acquisitions, for CCH,
Inc. I think Ernst & Young is also very good at allowing people to
create their own space. The firm strives to provide an inclusive
environment that
allows its people to best contribute to the mission and the strategy.
There are many ways you can contribute, and this has allowed me much
freedom to play to my strengths—and to add tremendous value.
Why is Ernst & Young ranked as a top
diversity employer?
We are a leader in setting up programs and reaching out to minorities
across the board, including our annual Minority Leadership Conference.
We were the first and only firm among the Big Four to have such a
conference, where our minority partners, principals, directors, and
other leaders of the firm gather to discuss ideas to make sure ours is
an inclusive environment, and that we are building a solid pipeline of
qualified minority candidates to be our leaders of tomorrow. I think the
opportunities here are endless. Leaders here are very conscious about
that, and about making sure people have a fair opportunity.
What does it take to succeed there?
It takes a collegial attitude, dedication, and a strong interest in
teaming. By being collegial, I mean approachable and willing to help
others and work with them. By teaming I mean doing things for the
betterment of the team and not primarily for yourself. I think that’s
critical.
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