Assurance Manager (Governments)

MGO • San Diego, CA

6d • $135,000 - $160,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

MGO (Macias, Gini & O’Connell LLP) is seeking an experienced Assurance Manager to join its growing State & Local Government (SLG) and Tribal Services practice. The role leads assurance engagements for state and local governments, tribal governments, tribal enterprises, and casino and gaming entities. The manager oversees multiple client engagements and teams, serves as a trusted client advisor, and ensures high-quality service, applying expertise in governmental accounting and auditing, GASB standards, Government Auditing Standards, and Single Audit requirements.

The position offers the opportunity to work with municipalities, special districts, tribal governments, tribally owned enterprises, and gaming organizations, while contributing to the growth of MGO’s SLG and Tribal Services practice. It is based in Irvine, Los Angeles, or San Diego, California, with a hybrid work arrangement. MGO describes its environment as collaborative, inclusive, and flexible, and highlights opportunities to develop specialized expertise, mentor professionals, influence client strategy, and contribute to practice growth.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of public accounting experience in assurance services.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Active CPA license.
• Strong working knowledge of GASB standards, Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book), Single Audit requirements, Uniform Guidance compliance testing, governmental fund accounting, and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated experience managing audit engagements, budgets, timelines, and client relationships.
• Ability to lead, develop, and mentor staff at multiple levels.
• Strong project management, analytical, communication, and client service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience auditing state and local governments, tribal governments, tribal enterprises, casino and gaming entities, or other highly regulated organizations.
• Experience with tribal enterprise reporting, gaming industry audits, and federal compliance engagements.
• Experience supporting practice growth through business development and client expansion activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage audit engagements from planning through issuance, including risk assessment, staffing, budgeting, scheduling, and quality control review.
• Serve as the primary client contact and build long-term relationships through client service and strategic guidance.
• Lead audits of state and local governments, tribal governments, tribal enterprises, and casino and gaming entities.
• Ensure engagements comply with GAAS, Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book), and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Oversee Single Audits and federal grant compliance testing under Uniform Guidance.
• Apply and interpret GASB standards and governmental financial reporting requirements.
• Review work performed by Senior Associates and Associates and provide coaching, mentorship, and technical guidance.
• Monitor engagement progress, budgets, realization, and billing to support timely and profitable completion.
• Identify opportunities to improve audit efficiency, strengthen internal processes, and provide value-added client recommendations.
• Assist with recruiting, employee development, performance management, and retention initiatives.
• Support business development, including proposal preparation, networking, and identifying practice growth opportunities.
• Stay current on governmental accounting standards, federal compliance requirements, tribal governance considerations, and gaming industry regulations.

Benefits

• Bonus opportunity of up to 10% of base salary and other earnings potential.
• Collaborative, inclusive, and flexible work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth, specialized experience, and technical expertise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager