Public Sector Finance and Compliance Manager

At Crowe, you can build a meaningful and rewarding career. With real flexibility to balance work with life moments, you’re trusted to deliver results and make an impact. We embrace you for who you are, care for your well-being, and nurture your career. Everyone has equitable access to opportunities for career growth and leadership. Over our 80-year history, delivering excellent service through innovation has been a core part of our DNA across our audit, tax, and consulting groups. That’s why we continuously invest in innovative ideas, such as AI-enabled insights and technology-powered solutions, to enhance our services.

About The Role

We’re seeking an experienced Public Sector Finance and Compliance Manager to lead high-impact accounting advisory and internal audit engagements. You’ll manage engagements from planning through delivery, lead and develop teams, and advise clients on technical accounting matters, strengthening internal controls, managing risk, and navigating evolving financial and regulatory requirements. This is an opportunity to combine your technical expertise with leadership and client advisory skills while helping public sector organizations improve how they operate and serve their stakeholders.

In this role, you will continuously learn, collaborate across teams, and explore how tools, including emerging AI capabilities, can improve efficiency, insights, and client outcomes. You play a pivotal role in leading teams, guiding project execution, and deepening client relationships. You are expected to contribute to account planning, identify opportunities to add value, and ensure high-quality delivery. As your responsibilities expand, you take on broader account ownership, balancing project leadership with growing involvement in client strategy and solution development. Success in this role comes from a growth mindset, strong communication skills, advanced critical thinking, and the ability to navigate new challenges with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact accounting advisory and internal audit engagements for public sector clients.
• Manage engagements from planning through delivery, including scope, budgets, resources, timelines, testing, and deliverables.
• Advise clients on technical accounting matters, internal controls, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead and develop teams, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, translating complex audit and compliance findings into actionable recommendations.
• Contribute to account planning and identify opportunities to add value for clients.
• Uphold Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship, acting ethically and with integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation required.
• Relevant experience in public sector external financial statement audit, single audit, or accounting advisory services, including experience leading engagements and teams.
• Experience working with public sector, governmental, higher education, or other regulated organizations.
• Strong knowledge of applicable standards and frameworks, including GAAP, GASB, Yellow Book, and/or Uniform Guidance.
• Strong client relationship, communication, project management, and team leadership skills.

Skills

• Experience leading complex public sector financial statement audit, single audit, or accounting advisory engagements.
• Strong understanding of governmental accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, federal grant compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to translate complex audit and compliance findings into practical, actionable recommendations.
• Experience coaching and developing team members while managing multiple engagements or workstreams.
• Advanced Excel and data analytics skills, with an interest in leveraging AI and emerging technologies to improve audit quality, insights, and efficiency.
• Familiarity with engagement and resource management platforms such as Workday, Retain, or similar tools.
• Strong executive presence and ability to build trusted relationships with client leadership.

Pay

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Crowe, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $98,400.00 - $201,300.00 per year.

Benefits

At Crowe, we know that great people are what makes a great firm. We care about our people and offer employees a comprehensive total rewards package. Benefits include:

• Exceptional people experience with a focus on well-being and career growth.
• Consistent career coaching and guidance from a dedicated Career Coach.
• Inclusive culture that values diversity and provides equitable access to opportunities.