Audit Manager - State & Local Government

True North Consultants, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. seeks an Audit Manager with a deep State and Local Government specialization. This position offers a fast track to Director/Partnership and a balanced work life with a hybrid work environment.

Relocation assistance is available to the right candidate, reflecting commitment to growth within the firm. The Manager coordinates audits, liaises with partners, clients and staff, and leads engagements while developing staff and pursuing new business opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Minimum five years in public accounting with state/local government audits.
• CPA license is required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, GASB, GAAS and the Uniform Guidance.
• Ability to lead, train staff and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of audits or reviews on multiple engagements.
• Maintain client relationships and stay informed on client operations.
• Provide budgeting and engagement oversight; explain overruns.
• Direct, train and review work of staff accountants.
• Support business development efforts for the firm.
• Ensure engagements comply with applicable professional standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff development

Client relationship management

Budgeting and scheduling

Engagement coordination

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 complete assignments and efficiently and effectively meet deadlines
• 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