Hybrid Audit Manager, Assurance & Advisory – Government Services Sector

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About the role

  • Audit Manager at SingerLewak overseeing multiple audit engagements in the public sector. Liaising with clients and managing staff while ensuring quality and compliance in accounting practices.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for managing 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
  • Responsible for ensuring engagements are properly scheduled
  • Obtains and maintains a thorough understanding of SingerLewak’s audit approach
  • Responsible for creating, tracking and adhering to budgets for assigned Assurance and Advisory engagements; responsible for investigating and explaining budget overruns to Director or Partner and proactively identifying 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

Requirements

  • 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
  • Possesses 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
  • Ability to direct, review and train staff, experienced staff and seniors
  • Exposure to conducting audits of not-for-profit organizations

Benefits

  • 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

Job title

Audit Manager, Assurance & Advisory – Government Services Sector

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$140,000 - $167,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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