Government Audit Manager: Lead Engagements & Growth

CBIZ; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CBIZ, Inc. in Boston seeks a seasoned Audit professional to lead government-related audits, manage engagement teams, and ensure on-time delivery. The role requires a CPA and 5+ years in public accounting, with travel as needed.

You will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, monitor budgets, and drive high-quality work products. As a senior member of the practice, you will mentor staff, oversee technical reviews, and contribute to practice development while maintaining strict professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• 5 years of experience in public accounting or related field.
• 3 years supervisory experience.
• Active CPA or equivalent certification.
• Ability to manage all aspects of client engagements.
• Strong verbal and written communication across levels.
• Willingness to travel based on client and business needs.
• Proficient use of applicable technology.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing audits of governmental entities including state and local financial statement audits, single audits, and other compliance audits.
• Serve as client’s trusted advisor, demonstrates knowledge of industry trends, identify client issues and conflicts; proactively communicate solution options to client and team.
• Manage staff on engagement deliverables; complete technical and strategic reviews to ensure quality and on-time delivery within budget.
• Understand the client’s organization, procedures and internal policies.
• Responsible for new client development in partnership with upper management; participate in client meetings, presentations and proposal development.
• Manage and retain multiple client relationships, engagements and special projects.
• Develop overall engagement budget; consistently meet charge hour goals.
• Responsible for billing and realization on assigned clients; explain variances.
• Supervise, train and mentor staff; listen and communicate effectively.

Skills

Client relationship mgmt

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Master’s degree in Accounting/Taxation or related field

CPA certification

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

CBIZ, Inc. in Boston seeks a seasoned Audit professional to lead government-related audits, manage engagement teams, and ensure on-time delivery. The role requires a CPA and 5+ years in public accounting, with travel as needed.

You will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, monitor budgets, and drive high-quality work products. As a senior member of the practice, you will mentor staff, oversee technical reviews, and contribute to practice development while maintaining strict professional