Audit Manager (Local Government)

Audit Manager (Local Government) St. Louis, MO - Hybrid Position Summary Reporting to the Senior Manager, the Audit Manager will work closely with internal leadership and staff to ensure the timely completion of Local Government audits. This includes audit planning, walkthroughs, scheduling, review, and presentation of audit findings. The Audit Manager will also play an active role in the training, development, and hiring of others. Responsibilities Oversee the efforts of multiple client engagements with the ability to manage budget. Manage key components of multiple audit engagements including strategy, planning, risk assessment, team management, and delivery of exceptional client service. Provide thoughtful leadership and insightful recommendations surrounding a broad range of complex issues related to business processes and controls by leveraging expertise and experience. Perform a detailed review of higher‑risk areas to ensure technical accuracy and completeness of the audit work, that sufficient and appropriate evidence is obtained, and conclusions are appropriate. Build and maintain strong, long‑term relationships with key client sponsors. Develop people through effectively supervising, coaching, and mentoring all levels of staff. Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for all levels of staff. Assist partners and senior leaders with generating new business opportunities and building client networks and relationships. Understand our service offerings and actively identify opportunities to better serve clients. Contribute to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining, and training audit and assurance professionals. Ensure professional development through ongoing education. Deliver exceptional client support virtually and onsite as needed. Qualifications BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 5+ years of progressive public accounting background with management experience. 3+ years leading teams and audit engagements. Experience with governmental audits preferred. Ability to manage multiple engagements and complete priorities in a rapidly growing, fast‑paced, interactive, results‑based team environment. Strong leadership, recruiting, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills. Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and audit preparation software. Strong technical accounting skills with proficiency in US GAAP and GAAS. CPA certification or eligibility to sit is highly desirable. In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $115,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Key Competencies Servant Leader – You are hyper focused on engaging employees, fostering their development, and building a positive culture. Solutions Focused – You see opportunities in every business problem and can develop, articulate, and implement solutions. Collaboration – You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units. Instills Trust – You do what you say, and you follow through on commitments, act with integrity, and are consistent and credible. Impact & Influence Thinking – You gain support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, and get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives or objectives. Benefits Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy with paid time off (personal, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.) activated on the first day of employment. Paid holidays during the year and a flexible policy for time off during the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits. Comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge, and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Flexible work arrangements. Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/disability insurance options. HSA employer contribution. Nine paid holidays annually. Robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children. 401(k) with employer contributions. CPA bonus with four paid exam days and four paid study days. Tuition reimbursement. Generous employee referral bonus program. Client referral bonus program. Pet insurance. FORCE – community volunteer program allowing up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in local communities. Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V #J-18808-Ljbffr Sikich