Director (Public Sector Consulting )

Overview

Director (Public Sector Consulting)

USA: Mountain View, CA or Walnut Creek, CA (Hybrid)

At MGO (Macias, Gini & O’Connell LLP), we put human care first—empowering our people to thrive so they can deliver exceptional results for our clients. As a leading CPA and advisory firm with 500+ professionals across the U.S. and India, we serve innovative, culture-shaping industries including government, technology, sports and entertainment. Our collaborative culture, flexible work model, and commitment to growth make MGO a recognized “Best Place to Work.”

At MGO (Macias, Gini & O'Connell LLP), we put human care first, empowering our people to thrive while delivering exceptional results for our clients. As a leading CPA and advisory firm with 500+ professionals across the U.S. and India, we help organizations solve complex challenges through innovative, people-focused solutions.

Position Summary:

MGO is seeking a Director, Public Sector Consulting & Internal Audit to lead advisory and internal audit engagements for government and public sector clients. This leadership role will oversee complex projects, serve as a trusted advisor to client executives, develop high-performing teams, and drive practice growth.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in internal audit, risk management, governance, compliance, and operational improvement within public sector environments.

State and local government/public sector consulting experience is required. Experience supporting transportation agencies, transit authorities, commuter rail systems, or other rail organizations is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead internal audit, risk assessment, compliance, and operational consulting engagements for public sector clients.
• Advise executive leadership, governing boards, and audit committees on governance, risk, and internal control matters.
• Oversee engagement planning, execution, budgets, staffing, and deliverable quality.
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and process improvements.
• Mentor and develop consulting teams while fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with public sector leaders and key stakeholders.

Business Development & Practice Growth:

• Actively contribute to the growth of MGO's Public Sector Advisory practice through business development, relationship management, and sales initiatives.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue opportunities with state and local government agencies, special districts, transportation authorities, and other public sector organizations.
• Lead and support proposals, RFP/RFQ responses, client presentations, and pursuit strategies.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to expand market presence, generate new business, and grow existing client relationships.
• Represent MGO at industry conferences, association events, and networking opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Public Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in consulting, internal audit, risk advisory, or public accounting.
• Required: Significant experience serving state and local government agencies or other public sector organizations.
• Preferred: Experience working with transit, rail, transportation, airport, or port authorities.
• Demonstrated expertise in internal audit, internal controls, governance, compliance, and enterprise risk management.
• Proven success in business development, client relationship management, and revenue generation within a consulting or professional services environment.
• Comfortable leading sales pursuits, presenting to prospective clients, and developing strategic relationships that drive practice growth.
• CPA required; CIA, CFE, or CGFM preferred.

Compensation: $180,000-$250,000 base salary, plus bonus programs.

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