Audit Senior Manager (Government Services)

Jobot; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401K matching

Best benefits

Partner track

Work-life balance

Continuing education

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Audit Senior Manager to lead State and Local Government audits for a Top 100 CPA firm in the SoCal area. The role emphasizes client service, staff development, and deep knowledge of government auditing standards.

The ideal candidate brings 7–10 years in public accounting, a CPA, and proven ability to win new business while managing teams. Hybrid work, 5 weeks PTO, and strong benefits support work‑life balance.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of public accounting experience.
• At least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Extensive public sector, state and local government audits.
• CPA license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Ability to travel to client locations.

Skills

Public accounting

Audit management

GAAP

GASB

GAGAS

GAAS

CPA license

Not-for-profit audits

Business development

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

Salary: $170,000 - $215,000 per year

Audit Senior Manager, State and Local Gov't – Top 100 firm, 5 weeks PTO, 5% 401 K matching, & hybrid, SoCal, or OR

About us

We are based in the LA/OC area and we are a rapidly growing, Top 100 CPA firm that values its employees and promotes a strong culture! Our practice is built on the foundation that our people mean more to us than anything else! What that means for you, is that we expect you to enjoy a work-life balance that promotes personal health, well-being, and family life! We want you to be focused on providing fantastic service to our local community and the clients you work with.

Why join us?

Do you want to work with some of the nation's Best Clients and learn from Top Mentors?

• Competitive Compensation!
• 401K w/matching!
• Best Benefits in the Industry!
• Accelerated Partner Track!
• Work/Home Balance!
• Continued Education!

Job Details

Qualifications

• Approximately 7 to 10 years of experience in public accounting and a minimum of 2 years in a manager position, with significant experience in the public sector, including auditing state and local governments (i.e., cities, counties, special districts, charter schools, etc.)
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• Holds a current and valid CPA license.
• Ability to travel to assigned client locations.
• Demonstrated ability to bring in new business to a CPA Firm
• 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
• Maintains appropriate compliance with all Firm-wide policies and procedures.
• Ability to direct, review and train departmental staff.
• Exposure to conducting audits of not for profit organizations

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