Audit Senior Manager or Director - Government

Weaver

Sacramento (CA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Flexible scheduled time off

In-house CPE and learning opportunities

Leadership coaching program

Job summary

A national accounting firm is seeking an Audit Senior Manager or Director to join their Public Sector Audit team in California. The role involves growing the practice, mentoring staff, and ensuring high-quality audit services. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in accounting, an active CPA, and over 8 years of public sector experience. This position offers a competitive salary of $180,000 to $240,000 along with excellent benefits.

Qualifications

8+ years of public accounting experience or its equivalent.
Experience leading audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting processes, ensuring compliance.
Experience working with public sector clients.

Responsibilities

Grow the Public Sector practice in California.
Mentor and train Associates and Managers.
Deliver exceptional service throughout the audit process.

Skills

Relationship management

Leadership

Decision-making

Communication

Technical knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Active CPA license

Job description

Audit Senior Manager or Director - Public Sector

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Weaver is a full-service national accounting, advisory and consulting firm with opportunities for professionals in many different fields. We seek to bring a human element to the world of accounting, which includes creating a diverse, collaborative, and entrepreneurial workplace culture. Our leaders truly care about the well-being of all our employees and encourage them to pursue their ambitions.

While our business is based in numbers, our success is truly based on people. It’s why we commit to supporting our people not just in their professional growth, but also in their ability to lead balanced, integrated lives. At the foundation of that commitment are our core values. Weaver’s core values were created specifically to empower our people to deliver extraordinary service and be their best selves. Our goal is to balance high development with high performance in order to meet the long-term goals of each individual, team, and our firm.

Position Profile: Weaver is looking to add an Audit Senior Manager or Director to join our growing Public Sector Audit team. As an Audit Senior Manager or Director at Weaver, you will play a pivotal role in growing the Public Sector practice in the California market and continue to deliver exceptional service to our clients across all stages of the audit process. An Audit Senior Manager or Director also fosters the professional growth and development of Associates, Senior Associates, Supervisors, and Managers on the team through mentorship and training. If you are an initiative-taking collaborator with a passion for leadership and client service, we invite you to join our team!

To be successful in this role, the following qualifications are required:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
Active CPA license
8+ years of public accounting experience or its equivalent
Experience leading audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP, GASB, GAGAS (Yellow Book), and Uniform Guidance
Experience working with public sector clients including state and local governments, nonprofit organizations, and/or higher education
Possess technical knowledge sufficient to supervise Associates, Senior Associates, Supervisors, and Managers
Strong relationship management and practice development skills
Ability to attract and service new clients and expand services to existing clients
Proven ability to manage, mentor and develop staff
Demonstrates independent thinking and strong decision-making skills
Team orientation and strong people skills

Compensation and Benefits: At Weaver, our most valuable resources are our people. A reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position is $180,000 to $240,000. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. In addition to compensation packages, Weaver offers competitive health benefits, such as medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer flexible scheduled time off (STO), minimum of 56 hours of sick and safe leave, 11 holidays, and 2 scheduled recharge days. Learn more here - Weaver benefits.

We also offer in-house CPE and learning opportunities through our internal Learning & Development department. Our multi-faceted internal learning program includes technical improvement, practice development, management/leadership training, and whole-life growth. Our goal is to balance both high development with high performance to meet the long-term goals of each individual, team, and our firm.

WeaverLEAD: We Are Committed To Investing In The Strength Of Our Team. That Is Why We Have Created An Internal Leadership Coaching Program To Train Leaders To Support Other Leaders At Every Level Of The Organization. The Goal Of WeaverLEAD Is To Inspire The Growth And Development Of Our Leaders By

Leaning into the experience of exploring new ideas for each individual’s growth as a leader.

Engaging the coaching mindset at work with new ways of thinking about challenges and opportunities.

Adapting to the transformation that takes place as a result of participating in the program.

Developing yourself and others with coaching competencies to create a firm-wide culture of coaching.

People are our formula! At Weaver, we recognize that everyone brings different strengths, backgrounds, and working styles to our team. We cultivate a safe and inclusive work environment that celebrates each individual’s unique qualities through visibility, progression, advocacy, and support. We are proudly an equal opportunity employer.

What’s next? Interested applicants should apply directly to the job posting. You may apply to multiple roles. Be sure to upload your most recent resume and ensure that it is attached to your application. By registering, you are only activating an account and creating a presence. Please apply directly to a position of interest. You will receive a confirmation email after completing an application for a role. After reviewing your application, a friendly Weaver Recruiter will contact you soon and walk you through the hiring process. Thank you for exploring a career with us. We look forward to meeting you!

Currently, we are not accepting resume submissions from third-party staffing agencies for this role. This role is Employee Referral Program eligible.

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