Governmental Audit Manager

CKH Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CKH Group, a boutique accounting and financial services firm with presence in Atlanta, seeks an Audit Manager to oversee engagements and guide a 2-4 person team across client sites in GA and SC. The role emphasizes leadership, technical audit expertise, and strong communication with governance bodies.

Ideal candidates hold a CPA, have public accounting experience, and are ready to travel as needed to deliver timely, high-quality results and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• CPA certification required.
• B.A./B.S. in Accounting from an accredited program.
• Knowledge of GAAS, GASB, and GAAP.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Execute audit engagements with precision and expertise.
• Oversee multiple client engagements within time frame and budget.
• Lead and manage teams of 2-4 employees.
• Travel to client sites (GA, SC).
• Communicate audit results to governance bodies.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and coworkers.
• Mentor and develop interns and staff.
• Deliver timely, constructive feedback across all levels.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Engagement management

Team leadership

Communication skills

GAAS/GASB/GAAP knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

B.A./B.S. in Accounting

CPA

Public accounting experience

Job description

Overview:
CKH is seeking a Manager for their Audit department.

We trust you to:

• Execute audit engagements with precision and expertise.
• Oversee multiple client engagements, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure all engagements are completed within the established time frame and budget, ready for Partner review.
• Lead and manage teams of 2-4 employees, providing guidance and support.
• Travel to client sites as required (GA, SC).
• Clearly communicate the results of audits and findings to those charged with governance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with coworkers and clients.
• Mentor and develop Interns and Staff, providing training to support their career growth.
• Deliver timely, constructive feedback—both formal and informal—across all levels.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
  

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Managing multiple audit client engagements throughout the year.
• Professionalism in the office and at client sites.
• Strong communication skills.
• Preparation of Government Financial Statements.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed.
  

Education and Experience:

• B.A./B.S. in Accounting.
• Public accounting experience.
• Understanding of GAAS, GASB, and GAAP.
• CPA required.
  

Benefits:

Why CKH is the best choice?

CKH is a boutique accounting & financial services firm that provides local expertise aided by global experience. We have presence in Atlanta, South Africa, Ukraine, Poland, Azerbaijan, Germany, Spain and Greece.

Our tree logo is representative of CKH's ideals:

• The roots of the tree remind us to stay grounded and humble.
• The trunk represents the support we have for each other, making our team strong. But we also like to shake the tree!
• Churning up new ideas and positive change as the world around us grows.
• The fruit our tree grows reminds us to never stop growing, producing the best quality service for our clients.
• The treetop helps us reach higher, always stretching to new heights and goals.