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Aspire Talent Solutions; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions seeks an Audit Manager with a State and Local Government specialization. This fast-track role toward Director/Partner blends leadership with client service, supervising audits, staff development, and engagement oversight in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities include managing multiple engagements, budgeting, coordinating workflow, and contributing to business development while maintaining strong client relationships. Requires CPA and public sector experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• At least five years of experience in public accounting with a focus on the public sector.
• Holds a current and valid CPA license.
• Experience leading teams and managing multiple engagements.
• Knowledge of GAAP, GASB, GAAS, and Uniform Guidance.
• Experience auditing not-for-profit organizations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of audits or reviews on multiple engagements.
• Maintain client relationships and oversee engagement staff.
• Develop staff and contribute to business development.
• Monitor engagement budgets and timelines, and identify scope changes.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and firm procedures.
• Supervise and review work of seniors and staff accountants.
• Collaborate with partners and directors on client issues.

Skills

Team leadership

Time management

Client communication

Staff training

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

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