Public Sector Audit Supervisor — Lead & Mentor

PKF O'Connor Davies; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 74,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

401(k) plan and Profit-Sharing program

Flexible Spending & Health Savings

Job summary

PKF O'Connor Davies is seeking an Audit Supervisor to join our Public Sector practice in Voorhees, NJ. You will lead audit engagements for government entities and mentor staff, ensuring compliance with GAAS, GASB, Yellow Book, and Single Audit requirements.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting, 5–7 years of progressive governmental audit experience, CPA preferred, and the ability to travel locally to client sites.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in the office a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university required.
• CPA license or progress toward CPA licensure preferred.
• 5-7 years of progressive audit experience in public accounting, with governmental audit experience required.
• Experience auditing municipalities, school districts, and authorities (Housing, Municipal Utilities) preferred.
• Strong understanding of GASB standards, Yellow Book, and Single Audit requirements.
• Experience supervising engagement teams and reviewing audit work.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with audit and accounting software (e.g., Engagement, Caseware, or similar), Microsoft Office Suite, and relevant reporting frameworks.
• Must be willing and able to travel locally to client locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, supervising, and executing audit engagements for government entities, including municipalities, school districts, and public authorities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable auditing standards, including GAAS, GASB, Yellow Book, and Single Audit requirements, as applicable.
• Review audit workpapers, financial statements, and reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to professional standards.
• Serve as day-to-day contact for clients and assist in maintaining strong relationships.
• Monitor engagement timelines, budgets, and staffing to support the timely and efficient completion of audits.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop Audit Associates and Senior Associates; provide guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Identify and communicate audit findings, recommendations, and best practices to Managers, Partners, and clients.
• Stay current on governmental accounting and auditing standards, regulations, and industry developments.
• Assist Managers and Partners with engagement management, resource planning, and client service initiatives.
• Participate in client meetings, proposal support, and other practice development activities as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Analytical

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA licensure preferred

Tools

Engagement

CaseWare

Microsoft Office

Job description

PKF O'Connor Davies is seeking an Audit Supervisor to join our Public Sector practice in Voorhees, NJ. You will lead audit engagements for government entities and mentor staff, ensuring compliance with GAAS, GASB, Yellow Book, and Single Audit requirements.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting, 5–7 years of progressive governmental audit experience, CPA preferred, and the ability to travel locally to client sites.