Director (Public Sector Consulting )

MGO (Macias Gini & O'Connell LLP); Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

MGO (Macias Gini & O’Connell LLP) in California seeks a Director to lead and deliver advisory engagements for public sector clients, with a focus on internal audit and consulting. Hybrid work model in Mountain View or Walnut Creek and collaboration across teams.

The successful candidate will manage planning, testing, reporting, and client communication, develop leadership skills, and contribute to business development while upholding firm methodologies and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• 10+ years of public accounting, internal audit, or consulting experience.
• CPA required; CIA or CFE are a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end project delivery, including planning, execution, and reporting.
• Conduct client interviews, testing, and data analysis.
• Prepare and review deliverables such as internal audit reports and process assessments.
• Collaborate with managers and team members to meet project timelines and budgets.
• Maintain strong client relationships through clear, professional communication.
• Apply firm methodologies, tools, and quality standards across engagements.
• Contribute to business development and knowledge sharing initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project delivery coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Excel

Presentation tools

Job description

Director (Consulting - Public Sector)

USA: Mountain View, CA or Walnut Creek, CA (Hybrid)

Overview

At MGO (Macias, Gini & O’Connell LLP), we put human care first—empowering our people to thrive so they can deliver exceptional results for our clients. As a leading CPA and advisory firm with 500+ professionals across the U.S. and India, we serve innovative, culture-shaping industries including government, technology, sports and entertainment. Our collaborative culture, flexible work model, and commitment to growth make MGO a recognized "Best Place to Work".

Position Summary

The Director supports and leads the delivery of advisory engagements, with a focus on internal audit and consulting services for public sector clients. This role contributes to project execution, client communication, and analysis, while developing technical expertise and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end project delivery, including planning, execution, and reporting
• Conduct client interviews, testing, and data analysis
• Prepare and review deliverables such as internal audit reports and process assessments
• Collaborate with managers and team members to meet project timelines and budgets
• Maintain strong client relationships through clear, professional communication
• Apply firm methodologies, tools, and quality standards across engagements
• Contribute to business development and knowledge sharing initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 10+ years of relevant experience in public accounting, internal audit, or consulting
• Experience with government/public sector clients preferred
• CPA required - CIA or CFE are a plus
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel and presentation tools

Why MGO

Join a fast-growing firm where innovation, flexibility, and purpose-driven work come together. We offer competitive compensation, career growth opportunities, and a culture rooted in collaboration and inclusion.

Compensation

$190,000-$250,000 base salary, plus bonus programs.