Senior Government Audit Manager

Rea

Wooster (OH)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

401k

Life Insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

Rea, a growing Top 100 business advisory & accounting firm in Ohio, seeks a Senior Manager – Government Audit to lead government audit engagements, supervise teams, and ensure GAAP/GASB compliance. You will mentor staff, manage client relationships, and contribute to practice growth.

The role requires 10+ years of experience, CPA or international equivalent, and strong communication and leadership skills. Located in Ohio with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

Ten or more years of public accounting or industry experience, including GASB.
Strong GAAP knowledge and governmental audit standards.
Licensed CPA or international equivalent.

Responsibilities

Lead audit engagements for government clients (federal/state/local).
Supervise associates, seniors, and supervisors; mentor staff.
Communicate findings and recommendations to clients and committees.
Develop business with government clients and manage engagement profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Executive presence

Business development

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Webgaap experience

Job description

Rea is a growing Top 100 business advisory & accounting firm providing our clients services intax, accounting, and business consulting. We have a ‘People First’ culture and we focus on our employees’ well-being and professional development. With over 400 professionals and locations throughout Ohio, our firm has a culture that respects a work-life balance for our team. We also provide competitive compensation and a robust benefits plan.

The Senior Manager – Government Audit will be responsible for overseeing and managing audit engagements for government entities. This role involves leading audit teams, ensuring compliance with governmental regulations and accounting standards, and delivering high-quality audit services. The Senior Manager will also play a key role in business development and practice growth.

Job Duties

Audit Leadership

Responsible for the supervision of Associates, Senior Associates, and Supervisors on all projects
Will serve as a coach as needed for lower-level employees
Plan, execute, and oversee audit engagements for government clients, including federal, state, and local agencies. Ensure audits are conducted in accordance with firm policies, professional standards, and applicable regulations
Lead and mentor audit teams, including senior associates and staff. Provide guidance, training, and support to enhance team performance and professional development
Serve as the primary contact for government clients, managing client relationships and expectations. Communicate effectively to address client needs, resolve issues, and provide updates on audit progress

Compliance and Quality Control

Ensure audits are performed in compliance with governmental regulations, accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, GASB), and audit standards (e.g., GAAS, GAGAS)
Review and approve audit work papers, financial statements, and reports. Ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to professional standards
Identify and address potential risks and issues during the audit process. Implement corrective actions as needed to maintain audit quality and compliance

Reporting and Communication

Oversee the preparation of audit reports, management letters, and other deliverables. Ensure reports clearly communicate findings, recommendations, and areas for improvement
Present audit results to clients, the Audit Committee, and other stakeholders. Provide insights and recommendations to enhance financial management and internal controls

Process Improvement

Implement and adhere to firm methodologies and best practices for effective and efficient audit execution. Identify and recommend improvements to audit processes and procedures
Facilitate training sessions for audit staff on new developments, regulatory changes, and audit techniques. Promote continuous learning and professional growth within the audit team

Research and Technical Expertise

Provide technical guidance on complex accounting and auditing issues. Stay updated on changes in governmental accounting standards and regulations
Conduct research on emerging accounting and auditing topics. Apply research findings to resolve complex issues and enhance audit quality

General

Monitors and communicates important professional, industry pronouncements
Build long lasting relationships with clients
Attend critical client meetings with Principal-In Charge
Attend networking events
Be a Rea Trusted Adviser to clients

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience in the use of various assurance applications and research tools as is appropriate for this level
Microsoft Office Products, including Windows, Word, Excel, Adobe and PowerPoint
Strong Governmental GAAP experience
Possess proven verbal and written communication skills, including ability to articulate complex accounting matters to clients
Possess excellent people development and delegation skills, including training/instruction and engagement scheduling and budgeting
Possess executive presence - need to be able to be primary contact for the client, prepare and present presentations to clients and potential clients
Possess client development/relationship-building skills
Possess solid decision-making skills
Able to resolve complex accounting issues
Able to be responsible for business development and marketing
Able to be responsible for engagement profitability including billings and collections

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent required

Experience:

Ten (10) or more years prior work experience in public accounting or industry equivalent, to include experiences with Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB’s)
Prior significant supervisory experience
Webgaap experience preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

Licensed CPA or international equivalent

The conditions listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Physical Requirements:Individual performs sedentary work, which may require lifting up to fifteen (15) pounds occasionally.

Physical Activity:Individual performs the following physical activities: operating a computer and other office productivity machinery (such as a copy machine, and computer printer), positioning self to access objects in low locations, reaching, moving/traversing about the office and other locations as work duties require, moving/transporting/positioning objects, grasping and manipulating objects (including small objects), communicating, and exchanging accurate information.

Visual Activity: Individual must have clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print), including use of computers.

Speaking: Individual must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to internal and external clients.

Job Location:Individual works inside with no exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

DISCLAIMER AND APPROVALS - The Firm has the right to change an employee’s job duties or request employees perform duties not listed.

Rea offers a wide variety of benefits to help support our employees’ health, wellness and financial goals.