Audit Manager, Assurance & Advisory - Government Services Sector

Responsibilities

• Manages all phases of an audit or review engagement on multiple engagements at one time
• Maintains contact with clients throughout the year; possesses a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of the client’s operations and control systems; building and maintaining good client relationships
• Apprises the engagement Director or Partner of all important developments on the client account; identifies any potential issues on each engagement and recommends solutions
• Demonstrates proficiency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and Firm standards including those skills necessary for advising clients
• Ensures engagements are properly scheduled
• Obtains and maintains a thorough understanding of SingerLewak’s audit approach
• Creates, tracks and adheres to budgets for assigned Assurance and Advisory engagements; investigates and explains budget overruns to Director or Partner and proactively identifies scope expansion opportunities
• Anticipates problem areas of engagement and questions that will arise
• Reviews financial statements and other client deliverables
• Directs, trains, supervises and reviews the work performed by senior accountants and staff accountants
• Plays a pivotal role in staff performance evaluations, reviews and periodic counseling
• Participates in the Firm’s Business Development efforts

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; at least five years of experience in public accounting - specifically in the public sector, including auditing state and local governments (i.e., cities, counties, special districts, charter schools, etc.); holds a current and valid CPA license
• PREFERRED Qualifications: Ability to be a team leader and work as an effective member of a team; ability to prioritize and complete assignments and efficiently and effectively meet deadlines; thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States, (U.S. GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards; significant experience conducting audits in accordance with General Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS/Yellow Book), Generally Accepted Audit Standards (GAAS) and the Uniform Guidance; cooperative and responsive to training, supervision and constructive feedback; exposure to conducting audits of not-for-profit organizations

Working Conditions

• Hybrid working environment (work from home, firm office or client location) as needed to services the clients appropriately and train staff
• Same day travel for work at clients’ offices, meetings, and seminars, as needed
• Out-of-town travel with overnight stay for work at clients, meetings, or seminars
• Overtime work expected as needed throughout the year, with concentration of overtime work expected August through February

Pay

$140,000 - $167,000 a year

Schedule

Hybrid working environment

Benefits

N/A