Audit Manager, Assurance & Advisory - Government Services Sector

Job Description SingerLewak is a Top 100 accounting and consulting firm primarily operating in the western region. Serving clients since 1959, SingerLewak has developed a reputation for excellence and expertise in the accounting and management consulting industry. Providing the services of a large firm with a blended environment of practices, services and industry specializations, SingerLewak continues to demonstrate renowned industry leadership year-over-year. The firm takes pride in client service and professional and personal advancement, as demonstrated by our SL forward program which promotes a culture of learning and growth through targeted development and leadership programs and SL Cares, together with a continual focus on client service and technological evolution.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 SingerLewak'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 FebruarySingerLewak is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.