Audit Manager | Governmental

Responsibilities

• Manage audits of governmental entities, including state and local financial statement audits, single audits, and other compliance audits.
• Serve as the client’s trusted advisor, demonstrate knowledge of industry trends, identify client issues and conflicts, and proactively communicate solution options to the client and team.
• Manage staff on engagement deliverables (e.g., financial statements, work papers); complete technical and strategic reviews as a member of the final engagement review team to ensure quality‑control standards are met; ensure on‑time delivery and on‑budget performance.
• Demonstrate proficient technical skills for handling all client responsibilities, including knowledge of trends, industries, and alternatives.
• Understand the client’s organization, procedures, and internal policies.
• Develop new client relationships in partnership with upper management; participate in client meetings, presentations, and proposal development, and meet individual cross‑serve goals.
• Manage and retain multiple client relationships, engagements, and special projects.
• Develop overall engagement budgets.
• Consistently meet charge‑hour goals.
• Oversee billing and realization on assigned clients and explain variances.
• Supervise, train, and mentor staff; listen and communicate effectively.
• Foster a team environment, support management decisions, and build a positive culture.
• Participate in practice‑development activities that generate new business and cross‑serve opportunities.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Five (5) years of experience in public accounting or a related field.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Active CPA or equivalent certification.
• Ability to manage all aspects of client engagements.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all organizational levels, both internally and externally.
• Willingness to travel based on client and business needs.
• Proficient use of applicable technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, or a related field.
• Knowledge of GASB GAAP, GAAS, Government Auditing Standards, and Uniform Guidance requirements.

About CBIZ, Inc.

CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) is a leading professional‑services advisor to middle‑market businesses nationwide. With expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers actionable insights that help clients anticipate what’s next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. The firm employs more than 9,500 team members across 23 major markets. CBIZ strives to be an employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized, and provided opportunities to grow personally and professionally. CBIZ CPAs, an independent CPA firm, provides audit, review, and attest services, while CBIZ offers business consulting, tax, and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its former name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.