Audit Manager - Government Services

Job Description

Job Description

Career Opportunity: Audit Manager – Government Services with Clark Schaefer Hackett

Location: Ohio – Cleveland, Toledo, Northern Columbus

Employment Type: Full-Time

Ready to take your audit career to the next level while making a meaningful impact? As an Audit Manager on our Government Services team , you’ll work with organizations that shape communities—state agencies, municipalities, school districts, public universities, and more. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex engagements while serving as a trusted advisor and team leader in a highly visible, mission-driven space.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple audit engagements from planning through delivery.
• Review workpapers, oversee audit procedures, and ensure quality and timeliness.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to government and public-sector clients.
• Manage client relationships and act as a liaison between clients and internal teams.
• Provide guidance on complex accounting, reporting, and compliance matters.
• Identify opportunities to expand services and support practice growth.

Leadership & Team Development

• Coach, mentor, and develop team members.
• Set clear expectations and provide ongoing feedback.
• Manage workloads and foster a collaborative, accountable team environment.

What Sets This Role Apart

• Work with mission-driven public sector clients impacting communities.
• Engage in technically complex and meaningful audit work.
• Support transparency, accountability, and the effective use of public resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• 6+ years of audit experience.
• Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience with government or public-sector clients preferred.
• Familiarity with GASB standards and CPA certification preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience required.

Why Join CSH?

• Mission-Driven Work - Support organizations that directly impact communities.
• Industry Leadership - Join a firm with a strong and growing Government Services practice.
• Hybrid Flexibility - Balance meaningful work with flexibility and support.
• Career Growth - Develop as both a technical expert and strategic advisor.
• Collaborative Culture - Be part of a team that values excellence, connection, and shared success.

Our Culture & REAL Values

• Respect - We value diverse perspectives.
• Excellence - We strive for the highest standards.
• Accountability - We deliver on our promises.
• Leadership - We empower others to succeed.

Ready to make an impact?
Join a team where your work matters—supporting organizations that serve communities every day. Grow your career while contributing to transparency, accountability, and meaningful results.

Apply today and help make a difference.

Who you turn to for value-add business services matters. At Clark Schaefer Hackett, we're not just a faceless company with innumerable cogs in the machine. We’re the people you know by name. Our clients choose us to be their trusted advisors over generations, and our employees see the direct impact of their hard work.

Company Description

Who you turn to for value-add business services matters. At Clark Schaefer Hackett, we're not just a faceless company with innumerable cogs in the machine. We’re the people you know by name. Our clients choose us to be their trusted advisors over generations, and our employees see the direct impact of their hard work.