Audit Manager - Governmental Services

CarlsonSV LLP; Plymouth, Mankato (MN, MN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Competitive compensation

Professional development opportunities

PTO and holidays

Job summary

C CarlsonSV LLP is seeking an Audit Manager for Governmental Services in Minnesota. This role leads engagements with cities, schools, and governmental entities, collaborating with partners and team members to deliver high-quality audits.

Hybrid options are available in Mankato or Plymouth. The ideal candidate has CPA credentials, robust governmental audit experience (including single audits), and strong communication skills to advise clients and boards.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license or CPA candidate with strong governmental audit experience including single audits.
• Experience with governmental accounting standards and audits.
• Ability to communicate audit findings clearly to clients and boards.
• Willingness to travel to clients across Minnesota.

Responsibilities

• Lead governmental audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Serve as trusted advisor and primary point of contact for clients.
• Review audit workpapers and financial statements and provide guidance to engagement teams.
• Apply strong technical knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing standards.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations clearly to clients, governing boards and management.
• Develop strong, long-term relationships with clients and become a resource beyond the annual audit.
• Mentor, coach and develop staff and senior-level team members.
• Contribute to recruiting and developing the next generation of governmental auditors.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, client service and team development.

Skills

CPA license

Governmental audit

Single audits

Client communication

Leadership & mentoring

Travel willingness

Job description

Audit Manager – Governmental Services

Location: Mankato or Plymouth, MN (hybrid options available)

Position Type: Full-time, Exempt

Department: Assurance

Industry Focus: Governmental Services

Travel Required: Throughout Minnesota

Who We Are

CarlsonSV – big firm strength. Small firm feel.

We're a growing public accounting firm who cares deeply about our clients, our people and doing the right thing. Strong work ethic, genuine care, integrity and excellence aren't just words on a wall - they're the standards we hold ourselves to every single day.

We're large enough to offer a diverse client base and meaningful opportunities, but small enough that people know each other, ideas can actually make their way to leadership, and the work you do matters.

Why This Role Is Critical

This is an opportunity for an experienced Audit Leader to help us build our next chapter.

We are a growing public accounting firm with multiple offices throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin and a well-established governmental audit practice serving cities, schools, townships, and other governmental entities.

This isn't simply an opportunity to manage audit engagements. We're looking for someone who wants to build relationships, develop people, solve problems and have a meaningful voice in the continued growth of our practice.

Our governmental services group is at an exciting point in its growth. We have strong client relationships, experienced leadership and a solid foundation. As the practice continues to evolve, we're looking for an ambitious professional who wants to be part of that next chapter - someone who brings energy, sound judgment and a vision for what a great governmental audit team can become.

What You'll Do

As an Audit Manager, you'll take a leading role in serving our governmental clients while working closely with partners and other members of the governmental services team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead governmental audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for clients.
• Review audit workpapers and financial statements and provide guidance to engagement teams.
• Apply strong technical knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing standards.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations clearly to clients, governing boards and management.
• Develop strong, long-term relationships with clients and become a resource they can rely on beyond the annual audit.
• Mentor, coach and develop staff and senior-level team members.
• Contribute to recruiting and developing the next generation of governmental auditors.
• Work with firm leadership to identify opportunities to improve processes, client service and team development.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for more than someone who can complete an audit checklist. We're looking for a leader and advisor.

What Makes You a Great Fit

You may be the ideal candidate if you:

• Have an active CPA license or are a CPA candidate with strong governmental audit experience including single audits.
• Are an experienced auditor who understands the bigger picture behind the numbers.
• Are a confident communicator who can work effectively with clients, governing boards and internal teams.
• Someone who takes ownership rather than waiting to be told what to do.
• Curious, analytical and intentional in your approach to solving problems.
• A natural mentor who enjoys helping others grow.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative environment where things continue to evolve.
• Interested in contributing ideas and helping shape how our governmental practice grows.
• Are willing to travel to clients and build strong client relationships, delivering more than simply the required audit.

Why CarlsonSV?

We're building for the future. That means we're looking for someone who wants to be involved in developing people, strengthening our client relationships and helping shape the governmental services practice as it grows.

You'll have the support and collaboration of experienced firm leadership, while also having the opportunity to bring your own ideas, perspective and leadership to the table.

For the right person, this role can grow well beyond managing audit engagements. We're looking for someone who wants to grow with the firm and take on increasing leadership responsibility over time.

What we offer

We offer competitive compensation and profit sharing, excellent opportunities for professional development and flexible schedule options to allow for work/life balance.

Our generous benefits package also includes

• Medical (80% covered by employer), dental, and vision
• FSA + HSA options ( Employer contribution $2000-2500 individual / $4000-5000 for family)
• Employer provided life insurance, short term disability, and long term disability
• 401(k) with 4% match
• PTO (3 weeks year 1, increasing with years of service; available as earned monthly)
• 11 paid holidays
• Wage varies based upon experience

Join Our Team

If you're an experienced governmental auditor who is ready for more responsibility, more influence and the opportunity to help shape what comes next, we'd love to hear from you.