Audit Manager - State & Local Government

Job Juncture; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Job Juncture seeks an Audit Manager with a State & Local Government specialty for our Southern California office. The role leads multiple engagements, guides staff, and maintains client relationships, with a path toward Director/Partnership. Hybrid work and relocation assistance are available to the right candidate.

The Manager liaises with Partners, clients, and staff, overseeing budgets, timelines, and engagement quality while pursuing growth opportunities and firm standards compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 5+ years in public accounting, specifically in the public sector including SLG audits.
• CPA license currently held.
• Team leadership and deadline management skills.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and GASB standards.
• Experience with GAAS, GAGAS/Yellow Book, and Uniform Guidance.
• Not-for-profit audit experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of audits and reviews on multiple engagements.
• Maintain year-round client contact and knowledge of client operations.
• Inform Directors/Partners of important developments and issues.
• Demonstrate technical proficiency and compliance with Firm standards.
• Schedule engagements and manage budgets, identify scope changes.
• Mentor staff, supervise seniors, and participate in evaluations.
• Support business development efforts.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff training

Budget management

Client relationship management

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

Audit Manager - State & Local Government

Salary: $140,000 - $170,000 per year

Posted: August 15 2026

Relocation Assistance: Available

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