State Government Advisory Services Manager

Colorado Railroad Museum; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) profit sharing

Life and disability insurance

Education assistance

Certification incentives

Referral program

Job summary

Eide Bailly is seeking an experienced advisor to lead government-related engagements across finance, accounting, and policy. The role requires strong knowledge of public sector processes and the ACFR, and includes supervising staff, managing client relationships, and contributing to business development.

The position emphasizes collaboration, integrity, and timely delivery while supporting clients across various jurisdictions in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in the government industry.
• Preferred experience drafting ACFR or state financial reporting.
• Supervisory experience.
• Advanced knowledge of government processes and accounting.

Responsibilities

• Oversees advisory engagements and government/public-agency financial issues.
• Ensures adherence to agency policies and financial reporting requirements.
• Leads a team performing process assessments and provides improvements.
• Communicates with clients and coordinates service delivery.
• Manages client billings and participates in business development.

Skills

Government industry knowledge

Analytical thinking

Client relationship management

Business development

Leadership / supervisory

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA license preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: Anywhere in the United States.

Work Arrangement: Remote

Day in the Life:

• Oversees advisory engagements and special studies related to government and public agency financial, operational, and industry issues.
• Applies knowledge and understanding of government industry standards and best practices related to finance and accounting in order to implement and adhere to agency policies, procedures, and financial reporting requirements.
• Manages a team performing routine assessments of processes, procedures, internal controls, and transactions in order to provide recommendations for improvements .
• Introduces efficiencies to applications in practice, or the understanding and usability of results to enhance the business decision making process.
• Ensures cyclical accounting and financial reporting objectives of the client within the scope of the engagement are met including routine balance account reconciliations, monthly and quarterly journal entries, month end and year end closing duties, budget to actual analysis, and routine financial reporting.
• Utilizes Microsoft Excel advanced concepts to analyze large amounts of accounting data.
• Provides coaching and support to Associate and Senior Associate level staff through delegation and supervision of engagement tasks, hands-on training with assigned tasks, review of work performed, and knowledge sharing of technical standards and industry best practices.
• Establishes and maintains effective client relationships in regard to advisory matters as well as coordinating the delivery of services.
• Evaluates the costs, benefits, and risks of alternative solutions to client problems or needs.
• Manages client billings to ensure they reflect work performed.
• Participates in the area of business development.
• Participates in community organizations and industry functions.
• Ensures timely and accurate performance on assigned projects.
• Maintains compliance with project budgets, turnaround times, and deadlines.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in the government industry.
• Strong preference for previous experience with assisting in drafting the State’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Preferred experience with performance audits of state agencies.
• Valid Certified Public Accountant license preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Advanced knowledge of the government industry, public agency business processes, and accounting principles.
• Demonstrates critical and analytical thinking skills.
• Skills in networking and developing business.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills and effective presentation skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting priorities with work projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and clients.
• Proficient with computers, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and calculators.
• Periodic out-of-town travel with overnight stay for business development, which may require using a personal vehicle.

Must be authorized to work in the United States now or in the future without visa sponsorship.

Making an Impact Together

People join Eide Bailly for the opportunities and stay because of the culture. At Eide Bailly, we've built a collaborative workplace based on integrity, authenticity, and support for one another. You'll find opportunities for education and career growth, a team dedicated to your success, and benefits that put your family's needs first. Hear what our employees have to say about working at Eide Bailly.

Compensation(as applicable)

$100,000-$170,000. Our compensation philosophy emphasizes competitive and equitable pay. Eide Bailly complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying ranges. Final compensation decisions are dependent upon factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and internal equity.

Benefits

Beyond base compensation, Eide Bailly provides benefits such as:

• generous paid time off
• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) profit sharing
• life and disability insurance
• lifestyle spending account
• certification incentives
• education assistance
• a referral program

Eide Bailly is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.