Audit Manager - Government

Hawkins Ash CPAs•Neenah, WI

4d•$95,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Hawkins Ash CPAs is hiring an Audit Manager focused on government clients. The role performs audit and other accounting engagements for governmental entities, including municipalities, school districts, housing authorities, and other public-sector organizations. It involves planning engagements, conducting fieldwork, preparing full-disclosure financial statements and required reports, and providing non-audit accounting services. The manager plans and performs audits under Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book) and Single Audits under the Uniform Guidance, including compliance and internal-control testing. The position also includes client-site travel, responding to RFPs, guiding staff, participating in community activities, and attending continuing professional education seminars. Hawkins Ash CPAs is a regional public accounting firm with more than 200 professionals across 11 offices in Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field and CPA.
Experience auditing governmental entities and a strong understanding of governmental accounting and financial reporting.
Experience performing audits in accordance with Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book).
Experience planning and performing Single Audits under the Uniform Guidance.
Exceptional communication and strong multitasking skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and accounting software packages.
Ability to work extended hours as necessary.
Ability to travel to local client sites as needed; some overnight travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

Six years of experience providing accounting and financial services is preferred; exceptions may be made based on the work to be performed.
Housing authority audit experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform audits, reviews, compilations, and agreed-upon procedures for governmental entities, including municipalities, school districts, housing authorities, and other public-sector organizations.
Plan engagements, perform fieldwork, prepare full-disclosure financial statements and required reports for management and regulating agencies, and perform other non-audit accounting services.
Plan and perform governmental audits in accordance with Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book), as applicable.
Plan and perform Single Audits in accordance with the Uniform Guidance, including testing compliance and internal controls over compliance.
Travel to and from engagements, including some overnight travel when needed.
Respond to RFPs.
Provide staff with leadership and career guidance.
Participate in community activities to develop positive relationships with community leaders and members.
Attend continuing professional education seminars.
Perform other duties as assigned.