Sr. Manager (Public/Government Sector) - Outsourced Accounting Services

Job Description At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you’re starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional, the EisnerAmper experience is one-of-a-kind. You can design a career you’ll love from top to bottom – we give you the tools you need to succeed and the autonomy to reach your goals. Position Overview Senior Manager – Outsourced Finance & Accounting (Public/Government Sector). This role leads multiple outsourced accounting engagements for government clients, blending strategic advisory with hands‑on execution across the monthly close, internal controls, grants, projects, and financial reporting. Hybrid Work Arrangement Hybrid position – expected to work 2–3 days per week from the local office. Must be available to work in Eastern and/or Central time zones. Key Responsibilities Lead multiple outsourced accounting engagements for government clients; act as primary point of contact to Finance Directors, Controllers, and CFOs. Own the monthly close calendar, review of reconciliations (cash, AR/AP, grants, capital projects, debt, fixed assets), journal entries, accruals/deferrals, and workpapers. Prepare and review GASB‑compliant financial statements (governmental and proprietary funds), MD&A inputs, note disclosures, and supporting schedules; coordinate ACFR contributions as applicable. Translate audit requirements into practical processes, manage PBC coordination, and drive remediation of audit findings. Assess workflows and internal controls; design scalable improvements (segregation of duties, approvals, monitoring controls, documentation standards). Oversee budgets, forecasts, variance analyses, and KPIs for leadership/governing boards. Guide chart of accounts design, fund/department/program/project/grant dimensionality, and reporting structures within client ERPs. Support grants administration (allowability, cost allocation, drawdowns, reporting) and capital project accounting (bond proceeds, CIP, budget‑to‑actual). Plan and manage special projects (system transitions, data cleanup, policy/SOP development, single audit preparedness). Coach, review, and develop OAS staff; manage engagement economics (scope, budgets, staffing, timelines). Basic Qualifications BA/BS degree in accounting or related field. 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with significant GASB audit and/or public‑sector finance. Deep knowledge of fund accounting and core GASB areas (leases, pensions/OPEB, capital assets, revenue recognition, restricted resources). Prior supervisory experience. Preferred / Desired Qualifications CPA certification. Experience supporting ACFR production, grants management, capital projects, debt, and single audit readiness. Demonstrated ability to run a month‑end close and produce audit‑ready schedules and reconciliations. Proven process improvement and internal control design experience. Advanced Excel; proficiency with at least one government‑focused ERP or cloud GL (e.g., Tyler/Munis, OpenGov, Infor/CloudSuite, Microsoft Dynamics365, Sage Intacct, NetSuite, MIP/Abila, QuickBooks). Exceptional communication skills with the ability to brief finance leaders and boards succinctly. Mindset: strategic advisor and hands‑on operator; comfortable leading and doing. Benefits & Culture Be part of one of the largest and fastest‑growing accounting and advisory firms in the industry. Flexibility to manage your days in support of work/life balance. Join a culture that has received multiple top “Places to Work” awards. Embrace diversity and inclusive teamwork to create new solutions. Authentic collaboration energizes our professional and firm culture. Location Baton Rouge EEO Statement EisnerAmper is proud to be a merit‑based employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of veteran or disability status or any protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr