Audit Manager - State & Local Government

Calqulate; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Calqulate Metrics Ltd in Los Angeles seeks an Audit Manager with State and Local Government specialization to lead multiple engagements and guide staff.

Hybrid work environment with potential fast track to Director/Partnership; relocation assistance available. The role emphasizes client relationships, budgeting, and adherence to GAAP and GASB standards.

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
• Ability to be a team leader and work as an effective member of a team
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple engagements
• Thorough knowledge of US GAAP and GASB standards
• Experience auditing in accordance with GAGAS/Yellow Book, GAAS and Uniform Guidance
• Cooperative and responsive to training, supervision and constructive feedback
• Exposure to audits of not-for-profit organizations

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of an audit or review engagement on multiple engagements
• Maintain contact with clients and understand client operations and control systems
• Inform Director or Partner of important developments and propose solutions
• Demonstrate proficiency in technical skills and firm standards
• Ensure engagements are properly scheduled
• Understand the firm's audit approach
• Create and monitor budgets for engagements and explain variances
• Identify potential issues and opportunities for scope expansion
• Lead and review staff work; participate in staff evaluations
• Contribute to business development efforts
• Maintain client relationships throughout the year

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Staff training

Not-for-profit audits

GAAP knowledge

GASB standards

GAGAS/Yellow Book

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA license

Job description

Progressive regonal CPA firm needs an Audit Manager who has a State and Local Government specialization- Fast track to Director / Partnership - Reasonable work life balance - Hybrid work envirronment. Relocation assistance available.

The Manager is the liaison between the Partner, the client, and the professional staff. Managers are responsible for managing multiple auditing and accounting projects and client engagements simultaneously, in addition to scheduling, staffing and coordinating engagement workflow. Managers develop and train staff and make associations to develop new business for the Firm. Managers play a lead role in maintaining client relationships.

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 the firm'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

Qualifications

• 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 eff…
• 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

Working Conditions

• 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