Senior Government Audit Leader

Rea; Avon, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

401k retirement plan

Life insurance

Family leave

Disability insurance

Training & development

Wellness resources

4 weeks PTO

12 holidays

Job summary

Rea is a growing Top 100 advisory and accounting firm in Ohio, seeking a Senior Manager – Government Audit to lead audits for government entities and oversee engagement teams. You will ensure GAAP/GASB compliance, manage client relationships, and contribute to practice growth.

Responsibilities include planning and supervising engagements, reviewing work papers, mentoring staff, and presenting findings to clients and Audit Committees. A CPA and 10+ years in public accounting are required.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years in public accounting with GASB experience.
• Significant supervisory experience.
• CPA licensed or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements for government clients (federal, state, local).
• Supervise Associates, Senior Associates and Supervisors; coach staff.
• Ensure audits comply with GAAP, GASB, GAAS and GAGAS and prepare reports.
• Plan, execute and oversee engagements; maintain client relationships.
• Mentor staff and drive professional development.
• Identify improvements to audit processes and promote quality controls.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People development

Engagement budgeting

Client relationship management

Business development

GASB knowledge

GAAP knowledge

Executive presence

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA or international equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

WebGAAP

Job description

Rea is a growing Top 100 advisory and accounting firm in Ohio, seeking a Senior Manager – Government Audit to lead audits for government entities and oversee engagement teams. You will ensure GAAP/GASB compliance, manage client relationships, and contribute to practice growth.

Responsibilities include planning and supervising engagements, reviewing work papers, mentoring staff, and presenting findings to clients and Audit Committees. A CPA and 10+ years in public accounting are required.