Audit Manager | Governmental

CBIZ; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CBIZ, Inc. in Boston seeks a seasoned Audit professional to lead government-related audits, manage engagement teams, and ensure on-time delivery. The role requires a CPA and 5+ years in public accounting, with travel as needed.

You will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, monitor budgets, and drive high-quality work products. As a senior member of the practice, you will mentor staff, oversee technical reviews, and contribute to practice development while maintaining strict professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• 5 years of experience in public accounting or related field.
• 3 years supervisory experience.
• Active CPA or equivalent certification.
• Ability to manage all aspects of client engagements.
• Strong verbal and written communication across levels.
• Willingness to travel based on client and business needs.
• Proficient use of applicable technology.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing audits of governmental entities including state and local financial statement audits, single audits, and other compliance audits.
• Serve as client’s trusted advisor, demonstrates knowledge of industry trends, identify client issues and conflicts; proactively communicate solution options to client and team.
• Manage staff on engagement deliverables; complete technical and strategic reviews to ensure quality and on-time delivery within budget.
• Understand the client’s organization, procedures and internal policies.
• Responsible for new client development in partnership with upper management; participate in client meetings, presentations and proposal development.
• Manage and retain multiple client relationships, engagements and special projects.
• Develop overall engagement budget; consistently meet charge hour goals.
• Responsible for billing and realization on assigned clients; explain variances.
• Supervise, train and mentor staff; listen and communicate effectively.

Skills

Client relationship mgmt

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Master’s degree in Accounting/Taxation or related field

CPA certification

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

• Responsible for managing audits of governmental entities including state and local financial statement audits, single audits, and other compliance audits
• Serve as client’s trusted advisor, demonstrates knowledge of industry trends, identify client issues and conflicts; proactively communicate solution options to client and team
• Manage staff on engagement deliverables (such as financial statements, work papers, etc.); 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
• Demonstrate proficient technical skills for handling all client responsibilities, including knowledge of trends, industries, alternatives, etc.
• Understand the client’s organization, procedures and internal policies
• Responsible for new client development in partnership with upper management; participate in client meetings, presentations and proposal development and meet individual cross serve
• Manage and retain multiple client relationships, engagements and special projects
• Consistently meet charge hour goals
• Responsible for billing and realization on assigned clients; explain variances
• Supervise, train and mentor staff; listen and communicate effectively
• Foster a team environment; demonstrates support of management and decisions and build a positive culture
• Participate in practice development activities that lead to the generation of new business and the opportunities for cross-serves
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Job Description

Essential Functions And Primary Duties

• Responsible for managing audits of governmental entities including state and local financial statement audits, single audits, and other compliance audits
• Serve as client’s trusted advisor, demonstrates knowledge of industry trends, identify client issues and conflicts; proactively communicate solution options to client and team
• Manage staff on engagement deliverables (such as financial statements, work papers, etc.); 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
• Demonstrate proficient technical skills for handling all client responsibilities, including knowledge of trends, industries, alternatives, etc.
• Understand the client’s organization, procedures and internal policies
• Responsible for new client development in partnership with upper management; participate in client meetings, presentations and proposal development and meet individual cross serve
• Manage and retain multiple client relationships, engagements and special projects
• Develop overall engagement budget
• Consistently meet charge hour goals
• Responsible for billing and realization on assigned clients; explain variances
• Supervise, train and mentor staff; listen and communicate effectively
• Foster a team environment; demonstrates support of management and decisions and build a positive culture
• Participate in practice development activities that lead to the generation of new business and the opportunities for cross-serves
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 years of experience in public accounting or related field
• 3 years supervisory experience
• Must have active CPA or equivalent certification
• Ability to manage all aspects of client engagements
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
• Must be able to travel based on client and business needs
• Proficient use of applicable technology

About Us

CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) is a leading professional services advisor to middle-market businesses nationwide. With industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers actionable insights to help clients anticipate what is next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 9,500 team members across 23 major markets coast to coast. CBIZ strives to be our team members' employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers. Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.