Public Sector Consulting Director — Hybrid & Impact-Driven

MGO (Macias Gini & O'Connell LLP); Walnut Creek (CA); Hybrid; 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

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.