Audit Manager - Government

Hawkins Ash Cpas, LLP; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Wellness program

Flexible work-life balance

Community service day

Job summary

Hawkins Ash CPAs seeks a Government Audit Manager in Brookfield, WI to lead audits for governmental entities. You will plan engagements, supervise fieldwork, prepare financial statements, and ensure compliance with Government Auditing Standards and the Uniform Guidance.

Travel to client sites and staff development are key aspects of the role. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting, CPA or CPA eligibility, 6+ years of relevant experience, and strong communication and organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; CPA or CPA eligibility preferred.
• Six or more years of experience in accounting and financial services, preferably in governmental audits.
• Experience auditing governmental entities and knowledge of governmental accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience performing audits under Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book).
• Experience planning and performing Single Audits under the Uniform Guidance.
• Willingness to travel to client sites and occasional overnight travel.
• Strong communication, multitasking, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Perform audits, reviews, compilations, and agreed-upon procedures for governmental entities.
• Plan engagements, perform fieldwork, prepare disclosures, and reports for management and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure compliance with Yellow Book standards and Uniform Guidance.
• Plan and lead Single Audits; assess controls over compliance.
• Travel to engagements; mentor and develop staff; respond to RFPs.
• Support business development and community relations.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA eligibility

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Audit Manager - Government

Brookfield, WI, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1477

Salary Range: $95,000.00 To $135,000.00 Annually

Hawkins Ash CPAs is hiring a Government Audit Manager.

Build your career in a collaborative environment where your contributions matter, your growth is supported, and the people around you take pride in helping clients and communities succeed.

Hawkins Ash CPAs is a Top 200 public accounting firm with 200+ professionals across 11 offices in Wisconsin and Minnesota. We provide audit, tax, advisory, and accounting services to businesses, nonprofit organizations, credit unions, and individuals throughout the region.

Our firm combines the expertise and resources of a larger firm with the approachable culture and strong relationships of a regional practice. Our professionals work closely with experienced leaders, develop meaningful client relationships, and have opportunities to expand their technical expertise and leadership skills.

Whether you're early in your accounting career or looking to take the next step as an experienced professional, Hawkins Ash CPAs offers opportunities to develop your skills, build lasting relationships, and make a meaningful impact for clients.

What you’ll do:

• Perform audits, reviews, compilations, and agreed-upon procedures for governmental entities, including municipalities, school districts, housing authorities, or other public-sector organizations
• Plan the engagement, perform fieldwork, prepare full disclosure financial statements and required reports for management and regulatory agencies, and perform other non-audit accounting services
• Plan and perform governmental audits in accordance with Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book), as applicable
• Plan and perform Single Audits in accordance with the Uniform Guidance, including testing compliance and internal controls over compliance
• Travel to/from engagements, which includes some overnight travel when needed
• Respond to RFP’s
• Lead and develop staff through goal setting, accountability, mentoring, training, performance evaluations, hiring, retention, and team-building activities.
• Participate in business development and community activities to build relationships, strengthen referral networks, and identify new business opportunities.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, with CPA or CPA eligibility
• Six or more years of experience providing accounting and financial services is preferred; exceptions can occur based on work to be performed
• Experience auditing governmental entities and a strong understanding of governmental accounting and financial reporting
• Experience performing audits in accordance with Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book)
• Experience planning and performing Single Audits under the Uniform Guidance
• Housing authority audit experience is a plus, but not required
• Exceptional communication and strong multitasking skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and accounting software packages
• Ability to work extended hours as necessary
• Ability to travel to local client sites as needed (some overnight may be required)

As a team member, you’ll enjoy the following benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) employer match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Wellness program
• Flexible work-life balance
• Paid community service day