Audit Manager, State & Local Government (Hybrid)

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Woodland (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group is seeking an Audit Manager specializing in State & Local Government audits in the Woodland Hills area with a hybrid work model. The role offers a direct path to Director/Partnership and includes relocation assistance.

The Manager will supervise multiple engagements, train staff, manage budgets, and maintain strong client relationships while coordinating engagement workflow with Partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• At least five years of experience in public accounting, focusing on public sector audits.
• CPA license is preferred.
• Ability to lead and develop staff while managing multiple engagements.

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

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Client relationship management

Staff training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA license (preferred)

Job description

H. T. PROF Group is seeking an Audit Manager specializing in State & Local Government audits in the Woodland Hills area with a hybrid work model. The role offers a direct path to Director/Partnership and includes relocation assistance.

The Manager will supervise multiple engagements, train staff, manage budgets, and maintain strong client relationships while coordinating engagement workflow with Partners.