Audit Senior Manager - State and Local Government

CPS, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CPS, Inc. in California seeks an Audit Senior Manager to oversee audit and assurance engagements for state and local government entities, including municipalities, counties, and school districts.

You will provide technical expertise in governmental accounting and auditing and manage engagement teams, budgets, and deliverables. This role focuses on compliance with GASB and Yellow Book, risk assessments, and single audits under Uniform Guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee financial statement audits for state and local government entities in accordance with applicable auditing standards.
• Manage engagements involving governmental funds, proprietary funds, fiduciary activities, and government-wide financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, GASB pronouncements, and Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book).
• Oversee single audits and federal award compliance engagements in accordance with Uniform Guidance, as applicable.
• Review audit plans, risk assessments, internal control evaluations, audit workpapers, and financial statements.
• Evaluate compliance with laws, regulations, grant agreements, and other applicable requirements.
• Identify significant accounting, auditing, and internal control issues and develop appropriate recommendations.
• Ensure timely completion of audit reports, management letters, and required compliance deliverables.

Job description

Industry: Public

Position Summary

The Audit Senior Manager is responsible for overseeing audit and assurance engagements for state and local government entities, including municipalities, counties, school districts, special districts, and other governmental organizations. This role provides technical expertise in governmental accounting and auditing, ensures compliance with applicable professional standards and regulatory requirements, and manages client relationships, engagement teams, budgets, and deliverables. The Senior Manager also supports practice development, staff mentoring, and the delivery of high-quality audit services.

Key Responsibilities

Audit and Assurance

• Lead and oversee financial statement audits for state and local government entities in accordance with applicable auditing standards.
• Manage engagements involving governmental funds, proprietary funds, fiduciary activities, and government-wide financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements, and applicable Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book).
• Oversee single audits and federal award compliance engagements in accordance with Uniform Guidance, as applicable.
• Review audit plans, risk assessments, internal control evaluations, audit workpapers, and financial statements.
• Evaluate compliance with laws, regulations, grant agreements, and other applicable requirements.
• Identify significant accounting, auditing, and internal control issues and develop appropriate recommendations.
• Ensure timely completion of audit reports, management letters, and required compliance deliverables.

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as a trusted advisor to government finance directors, controllers, treasurers, superintendents, and other client leadership.
• Communicate audit findings, financial reporting issues, and recommendations to client management and governing boards.
• Manage client expectations, engagement scope, deadlines, and service quality.
• Develop long-term client relationships and identify opportunities to expand audit and advisory services.
• Provide guidance on new accounting standards, financial reporting requirements, and regulatory developments.

Engagement and Practice Management

• Oversee multiple engagements, including staffing, scheduling, budgets, billing, and profitability.
• Monitor engagement performance and implement strategies to improve efficiency and realization.
• Manage engagement risks and ensure compliance with firm quality management policies and professional standards.
• Coordinate with partners and other service lines to address complex accounting and auditing matters.
• Support proposals, presentations, client retention, and business development initiatives.

Team Leadership and Development

• Supervise, mentor, and develop audit managers, seniors, and staff accountants.
• Review team performance and provide technical guidance and constructive feedback.
• Lead training on governmental accounting, auditing standards, single audits, and internal controls.
• Support recruiting, performance evaluations, succession planning, and professional development.
• Promote a collaborative environment focused on quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Technical Accounting and Regulatory Compliance

• Research and interpret GASB standards and other relevant accounting and auditing guidance.
• Advise clients on governmental financial reporting, fund accounting, grant compliance, and internal control matters.
• Oversee reporting requirements associated with the Single Audit Act and Uniform Guidance, when applicable.
• Monitor changes in federal and state grant requirements and governmental auditing regulations.
• Assist clients with implementing new accounting standards and improving financial reporting processes.