Assurance Manager - Governmental Services

Faulk & Winkler LLC•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

Faulk & Winkler is seeking an Assurance Manager with a focus on the governmental sector to join their expanding team. This role is crucial for supporting governmental audit engagements and leading the audit team to deliver exceptional service. The Assurance Manager will oversee client onboarding, engagement coordination, and operational workflows, acting as a liaison between clients and internal teams to ensure efficient and high-quality engagement delivery. The work aims to provide clients with structure, clarity, strong operational execution, and a seamless professional experience.

Requirements

8-10 years of public accounting experience or relevant internship experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Active CPA license.
Interest in governmental accounting and assurance services.
Desire to partner with local governments and community organizations.
Commitment to seeing tasks through to completion.
Ability to work independently on challenging projects.
Intellectual curiosity and openness to improving processes, learning new tools, and adapting to multiple software applications.
Critical thinking skills and sound judgment.
Responsiveness and reliability.
Strong organizational, communication, and quality control skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, professional environment.
Experience in assurance services, accounting firms, financial services, or professional services operations.
Strong understanding of financial documentation and assurance workflows.
Experience with client onboarding, engagement coordination, or operational/project management.
8-10 years of experience in assurance services, preferably governmental.

Nice To Haves

Immersed in Louisiana culture and have a genuine love for the community.
Experience with governmental accounting and assurance services.

Responsibilities

Plan, manage, and oversee audit and assurance engagements for governmental entities, ensuring compliance with applicable auditing standards, Government Auditing Standards, Uniform Guidance requirements, and other relevant regulations.
Coordinate engagement activities, monitor progress, and ensure high-quality service delivery while meeting client and firm expectations.
Direct the execution of audit procedures, review workpapers and deliverables, assess engagement risks, and resolve complex accounting and auditing matters.
Provide guidance to engagement teams, ensure adherence to professional standards, and maintain the quality and efficiency of engagements from planning through completion.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with governmental clients, serving as a primary point of contact throughout the engagement process.
Provide proactive guidance, communicate findings and recommendations, help clients navigate operational and regulatory challenges, and support them in achieving their strategic and financial objectives.
Supervise, coach, and mentor staff and senior associates, providing technical guidance, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.
Foster a collaborative team environment and support the growth of future leaders within the governmental assurance practice.
Identify opportunities to expand client services, participate in networking and business development activities, contribute to proposals and presentations, and help strengthen the firm's presence within the governmental sector and local communities.