Associate | Experienced Associate (Public Sector Consulting)

Consultant (Public Sector)

USA: Chicago, IL | Irvine, CA | Walnut Creek, CA (Hybrid)

At MGO, human care comes first. We empower our people to thrive so they can make a meaningful impact for clients shaping culture and communities, including state and local government. As a nationally recognized CPA and advisory firm with 500+ professionals worldwide, MGO is proud to be a Best Place to Work and a leader in innovation and service.

Role Summary:

The Consultant supports public sector advisory engagements for state and local government and public sector entities. This entry-level role focuses on executing project tasks, conducting analysis, and developing technical and professional skills while contributing to high-quality client service across internal audit and management consulting engagements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the delivery of public sector advisory engagements under the direction of senior team members.
• Perform data analysis, testing, documentation, interviews, and walkthroughs to support audit and consulting objectives.
• Prepare workpapers, sections of reports, and client-ready deliverables in accordance with MGO standards.
• Track tasks, timelines, and deliverables to support on-time, on-budget project completion.

Advisory Exposure:

• Support internal and performance audits, business process and internal control assessments, and operational or efficiency studies.
• Develop a foundational understanding of public sector operations, governance structures, and regulatory requirements.

Team & Professional Development:

• Collaborate effectively with consultants, senior consultants, and managers.
• Receive coaching and feedback to build technical, analytical, and communication skills.
• Support proposal development, research, and internal initiatives as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Public Administration, Public Policy, or related field (Master's a plus).
• 02 years of experience (internship or relevant professional experience preferred).
• Interest in public sector consulting or government advisory work.
• Willingness to obtain a professional certification such as (CPA, CIA, CFE, PMP, CISA, or similar).
• Strong analytical, writing, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel up to 525%.

Compensation: $70,000 - $100,000 base salary per year.