Government Audit Manager

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Responsibilities

• Building a vision for the firm's long-term success and inspiring others toward that vision.
• Participate in presenting information to upper level management, public meetings, and/or boards
• Develop understanding of client's business and aspects of client's industry.
• Develop effective working relationships with internal and external clients.
• Deliver projects/engagements on time, within budget and to client's satisfaction.
• Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.
• Handle and manage multiple priorities, and deliver projects and engagements on time, within budget and to the client's satisfaction.
• Maintain knowledge of pronouncements of the FASB, AICPA, GAO, and GASB.
• Participate in a cooperative effort among members of a project team.
• Comply with firm practice management and quality control procedures and systems.
• Maintain and promote ethical and firm values in conducting internal and external business activities.
• Provide mentoring and leadership to junior staff
• Participate in, and thoroughly document, the final review/evaluation process with staff

Qualifications

• Self-starter with the ability to handle and manage multiple priorities
• College graduate in a degree required for admission to the CPA exam in New York State
• Current CPA designation
• Recent audit experience working in public accounting for 5+ years
• Ability to respond to common inquiries from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
• Skilled at preparing complex client correspondence including recommendations, technical issues and proposals
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common technical journals, financial reports and legal documents
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, i.e. client presentations, industry articles, etc.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Reliable transportation with the ability to travel to client sites and other office locations
• Computer proficiency and effectively applying technology tools in assigned areas including; Microsoft Office suite and audit software such as Caseware or ProSystems Engagement.
• Ability to create and properly monitor engagement budgets

Preferred

• Single audit experience preferred
• Ability to identify and pursue cross-selling opportunities with clients
• Experience in government audits is preferred, but not required
• Current knowledge of GASB standards
• Ability to develop and sustain business relationships for the purpose of increasing the firm's client base