Audit Manager - Governmental Services

CarlsonSV LLP • Plymouth, MN

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

CarlsonSV is a growing public accounting firm with multiple offices throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin and a well-established governmental audit practice serving cities, schools, townships, and other governmental entities. This role is critical for building the firm's next chapter, focusing on managing audit engagements, building relationships, developing people, solving problems, and having a meaningful voice in the continued growth of the practice. The governmental services group is at an exciting point of growth, and they are looking for an ambitious professional to bring energy, sound judgment, and a vision for a great governmental audit team.

Requirements

• Active CPA license or CPA candidate with strong governmental audit experience including single audits.
• Experienced auditor who understands the bigger picture behind the numbers.
• Confident communicator who can work effectively with clients, governing boards and internal teams.
• Takes ownership rather than waiting to be told what to do.
• Curious, analytical and intentional in approach to solving problems.
• Natural mentor who enjoys helping others grow.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative environment where things continue to evolve.
• Interested in contributing ideas and helping shape how the governmental practice grows.
• Willing to travel to clients and build strong client relationships, delivering more than simply the required audit.

Responsibilities

• Lead governmental audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for clients.
• Review audit workpapers and financial statements and provide guidance to engagement teams.
• Apply strong technical knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing standards.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations clearly to clients, governing boards and management.
• Develop strong, long-term relationships with clients and become a resource they can rely on beyond the annual audit.
• Mentor, coach and develop staff and senior-level team members.
• Contribute to recruiting and developing the next generation of governmental auditors.
• Work with firm leadership to identify opportunities to improve processes, client service and team development.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Profit sharing
• Excellent opportunities for professional development
• Flexible schedule options
• Medical (80% covered by employer)
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA + HSA options (Employer contribution $2000-2500 individual / $4000-5000 for family)
• Employer provided life insurance
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• 401(k) with 4% match
• PTO (3 weeks year 1, increasing with years of service; available as earned monthly)
• 11 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed