Government Accounting & Advisory Manager

Rea; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance

Family Leave

Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

PTO (4 weeks)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Rea is a growth-oriented accounting and advisory firm specializing in government accounting and consulting services. The Senior Manager will lead the government financial reporting team, ensuring quality, coaching staff, and maintaining strong client relationships.

Responsibilities include overseeing compliance with GASB standards, driving process improvements, and communicating engagement status to leadership and clients. CPA is preferred; experience with government reporting is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent.
• CPA or international equivalent preferred.
• Five+ years' experience in public accounting or industry equivalent.
• Experience with GASB preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead government financial reporting and consulting team including senior associates and staff.
• Coach and develop lower-level employees as needed.
• Ensure compliance with GASB and firm policies; review financial documents for accuracy.

Skills

GASB knowledge

Leadership

Client relations

Communication

Financial reporting

Budgeting & profitability

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

GAAP research tools

Job description

• Sound Governmental GAAP experience

Rea is a growing Top 100 business advisory & accounting firmproviding our clients services intax, accounting, and business consulting. We have a 'People First' culture and we focus on our employees' well-being and professional development. With over 400 professionals and locations throughout Ohio, our firm has a culture that respects a work-life balance for our team. We also provide competitive compensation and a robust benefits plan.

Job Duties

Leadership

• Manage the government financial reporting & consulting team, including senior associates and staff. Provide guidance, support, and training to enhance team performance and professional development
• Will serve as a coach as needed for lower-level employees
• Oversee the delegation of tasks and responsibilities to ensure efficient and effective completion of client engagements. Monitor team progress and adjust resources as necessary

Compliance and Quality Control

• Ensure that all financial reporting and consulting work complies with applicable accounting standards, governmental regulations, and firm policies. Review and validate financial documents, reports, and schedules for accuracy and completeness
• Implement and enforce quality control procedures to detect and address any errors or discrepancies. Conduct regular reviews of department processes to maintain high standards and regulatory compliance

Reporting and Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients regarding government financial reporting & consulting services. Maintain clear and effective communication with clients to address inquiries, provide updates, and resolve any issue
• Provide clear, proactive communication to clients and firm leadership regarding engagement status, timelines, risks, and outcomes, ensuring expectations are managed and decisions are supported

Process Improvement

• Identify areas for improvement in processes and develop strategies to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and overall effectiveness. Implement best practices and innovative solutions to streamline workflows
• Lead initiatives to adopt new technologies and methodologies that improve preparation services and client satisfaction

Research And Technical Experience

• Stay current on developments in governmental accounting standards, regulations, and industry trends. Apply this knowledge to ensure compliance and enhance the quality of preparation services.
• Conduct research and provide technical expertise on complex accounting issues. Offer solutions and recommendations based on thorough analysis and industry best practices

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Experience in the use of various assurance applications and research tools as is appropriate for this level
• Microsoft Office Products, including Windows, Word, Excel, Adobe and PowerPoint
• Sound Governmental GAAP experience
• Possess proven verbal and written communication skills
• Possess excellent people development and delegation skills, including training/instruction and engagement scheduling and budgeting
• Possess executive presence - need to be able to be primary contact for the client, prepare and present presentations to clients and potential clients
• Possess client development/relationship-building skills
• Possess solid decision-making skills
• Able to resolve complex accounting issues
• Able to be responsible for business development and marketing
• Able to be responsible for engagement profitability including billings and collections

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent required

Experience

• Five (5) or more years' prior work experience in public accounting or industry equivalent
• Prior experience with Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB's) is preferred
• Prior significant supervisory experience

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed CPA or international equivalent

Benefits

Rea offers a wide variety of benefits to help support our employees' health, wellness and financial goals.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k with 3% contribution)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Four (4) weeks PTO
• Twelve (12) paid holidays, of which three (3) are floating holidays

Rea does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from Rea's Talent team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. Rea will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers.