Audit Manager - State & Local Government

Audit ManagerProgressive regional CPA firm needs an Audit Manager who has a State and Local Government specialization- Fast track to Director / Partnership - Reasonable work life balance - Hybrid work environment. Relocation assistance available. The Manager is the liaison between the Partner, the client, and the professional staff. Managers are responsible for managing multiple auditing and accounting projects and client engagements simultaneously, in addition to scheduling, staffing and coordinating engagement workflow. Managers develop and train staff and make associations to develop new business for the Firm. Managers play a lead role in maintaining client relationships.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for managing all phases of an audit or review engagement on multiple engagements at one timeMaintains contact with clients throughout the year; possesses a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of the client's operations and control systems; building and maintaining good client relationshipsApprises the engagement Director or Partner of all important developments on the client account; identifies any potential issues on each engagement and recommends solutionsDemonstrates proficiency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and Firm standards including those skills necessary for advising clientsResponsible for ensuring engagements are properly scheduledObtains and maintains a thorough understanding of the firm's audit approachResponsible for creating, tracking and adhering to budgets for assigned Assurance and Advisory engagements; responsible for investigating and explaining budget overruns to Director or Partner and proactively identifying scope expansion opportunitiesAnticipates problem areas of engagement and questions that will ariseReviews financial statements and other client deliverablesDirects, trains, supervises and reviews the work performed by senior accountants and staff accountantsPlays a pivotal role in staff performance evaluations, reviews and periodic counselingParticipates in the Firm's Business Development effortsQualificationsMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in accounting or related fieldAt least five years of experience in public accounting - specifically in the public sector, including auditing state and local governments (i.e., cities, counties, special districts, charter schools, etc.)Holds a current and valid CPA licensePreferred Qualifications:Ability to be a team leader and work as an effective member of a teamAbility to prioritize and complete assignments and efficiently and effectively meet deadlinesPossesses thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States, (U.S. GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standardsSignificant experience conducting audits in accordance with General Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS/Yellow Book), Generally Accepted Audit Standards (GAAS) and the Uniform GuidanceCooperative and responsive to training, supervision and constructive feedbackAbility to direct, review and train staff, experienced staff and seniorsExposure to conducting audits of not-for-profit organizationsWorking ConditionsHybrid working environment (work from home, firm office or client location) as needed to services the clients appropriately and train staffSame day travel for work at clients' offices, meetings, and seminars, as neededOut-of-town travel with overnight stay for work at clients, meetings or seminarsOvertime work expected as needed throughout the year, with concentration of overtime work expected August through February