Assurance Senior Associate (Governments)

MGO (Macias Gini & O'Connell LLP); California; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MGO (Macias Gini & O'Connell LLP) is seeking an Assurance Senior Associate to join the State & Local Government (SLG) and Tribal Services practice. You will lead audits of governments, tribal entities, and gaming organizations, ensuring GASB compliance and high-quality service.

You will mentor staff, collaborate with clients, and manage engagements from planning through issuance in a fast-paced environment with regulatory complexities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of public accounting experience in assurance services.
• Experience auditing state and local governments, tribal governments, tribal enterprises, casino and gaming entities, or other highly regulated organizations preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA license preferred, or CPA eligible and actively pursuing certification.
• Strong working knowledge of GASB standards, GAAS, Yellow Book, and Uniform Guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning through issuance, including risk assessment, budgeting, fieldwork, and quality control review.
• Perform and supervise audits of state and local governments, tribal governments, tribal enterprises, and casino and gaming entities.
• Execute audits in accordance with GAAS, Yellow Book, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assist with Single Audits and testing of federal grant compliance under Uniform Guidance.
• Apply and interpret GASB accounting standards and governmental financial reporting requirements.
• Review work performed by associates and provide coaching, mentorship, and technical guidance.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and exceptional client service.
• Monitor engagement progress, budgets, billing, and overall efficiency to ensure timely completion.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and value-added recommendations for clients.
• Stay current on governmental accounting standards, federal compliance requirements, tribal governance considerations, and gaming industry regulations.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Client service skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

CPA eligible or CPA license preferred

Tools

GASB standards

Yellow Book

GAAS

Uniform Guidance

Single Audit requirements

Governmental fund accounting

Job description

• Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards

Overview

Assurance, Senior Associate (SLG & Tribal Services)

Hybrid: Irvine, CA | Los Angeles, CA | San Diego, CA

Remote: Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex | Albuquerque, NM | Santa Fe, NM

About MGO

MGO (Macias, Gini & O'Connell LLP) is a top CPA and advisory firm serving clients across highly regulated industries, including state and local government, tribal governments, gaming and hospitality, technology, and entertainment. With more than 500 professionals globally, MGO has been recognized as a "Best Place to Work" and a leading firm by Accounting Today and Inside Public Accounting.

Position Summary

MGO is seeking an experienced Assurance Senior Associate to join our growing State & Local Government (SLG) and Tribal Services practice. This role will focus on audits of state and local governments, tribal governments, tribal enterprises, and casino and gaming entities.

As an Assurance Senior Associate, you will work on complex audit and assurance engagements involving governmental accounting, federal compliance requirements, tribal operations, and highly regulated gaming environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards and governmental auditing requirements.

You will collaborate directly with clients, oversee engagement execution, mentor staff, and deliver exceptional client service while developing specialized expertise within the government, tribal, and gaming sectors.

This position provides a unique opportunity to work with municipalities, special districts, tribal governments, tribally owned enterprises, and gaming organizations that play a vital role in their communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning through issuance, including risk assessment, budgeting, fieldwork, and quality control review.
• Perform and supervise audits of state and local governments, tribal governments, tribal enterprises, and casino and gaming entities.
• Execute audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book), and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assist with Single Audits and testing of federal grant compliance under Uniform Guidance.
• Apply and interpret GASB accounting standards and governmental financial reporting requirements.
• Review work performed by associates and provide coaching, mentorship, and technical guidance.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and exceptional client service.
• Monitor engagement progress, budgets, billing, and overall efficiency to ensure timely completion.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and value-added recommendations for clients.
• Stay current on governmental accounting standards, federal compliance requirements, tribal governance considerations, and gaming industry regulations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of public accounting experience in assurance services.
• Experience auditing state and local governments, tribal governments, tribal enterprises, casino and gaming entities, or other highly regulated organizations preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• CPA license preferred, or CPA eligible and actively pursuing certification.
• Strong working knowledge of:
• Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards
• Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book)
• Single Audit requirements
• Uniform Guidance compliance testing
• Governmental fund accounting and financial reporting
• Experience with tribal enterprise reporting, gaming industry audits, and federal compliance engagements is highly desirable.
• Strong project management, analytical, communication, and client service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supervising and mentoring staff preferred.

Why MGO

At MGO, our people are our greatest asset. We foster a collaborative, inclusive, and flexible work environment where professionals are empowered to grow their careers while making a meaningful impact on the clients and communities we serve.

Through exposure to diverse governmental, tribal, and gaming engagements, you will gain specialized experience, develop technical expertise, and work alongside industry leaders dedicated to your professional success.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $90,000 - $110,000

In addition to competitive compensation, MGO offers performance-based bonus opportunities, comprehensive benefits, professional development programs, CPA support, and much more.