Audit Manager | Governmental

CBIZ, Inc.•Providence, RI

43d•Hybrid

About The Position

Essential Functions and Primary Duties Responsible for managing audits of governmental entities including state and local financial statement audits, single audits, and other compliance audits Serve as client's trusted advisor, demonstrates knowledge of industry trends, identify client issues and conflicts; proactively communicate solution options to client and team Manage staff on engagement deliverables (such as financial statements, work papers, etc.); complete technical and strategic reviews as a member of the final engagement review team to ensure quality control standards are met; ensure on time delivery and on budget Demonstrate proficient technical skills for handling all client responsibilities, including knowledge of trends, industries, alternatives, etc. Understand the client's organization, procedures and internal policies Responsible for new client development in partnership with upper management; participate in client meetings, presentations and proposal development and meet individual cross serve Manage and retain multiple client relationships, engagements and special projects Develop overall engagement budget Consistently meet charge hour goals Responsible for billing and realization on assigned clients; explain variances Supervise, train and mentor staff; listen and communicate effectively Foster a team environment; demonstrates support of management and decisions and build a positive culture Participate in practice development activities that lead to the generation of new business and the opportunities for cross-serves Additional responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
6 years of experience in public accounting or related field
3 years supervisory experience
Must have active CPA or equivalent certification
Ability to manage all aspects of client engagements
Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
Must be able to travel based on client and business needs
Proficient use of applicable technology

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field
Knowledge of GASB GAAP, GAAS, Government Auditing Standards, and Uniform Guidance requirements

Responsibilities

Managing audits of governmental entities including state and local financial statement audits, single audits, and other compliance audits
Serving as client's trusted advisor, demonstrates knowledge of industry trends, identify client issues and conflicts; proactively communicate solution options to client and team
Managing staff on engagement deliverables (such as financial statements, work papers, etc.)
Completing technical and strategic reviews as a member of the final engagement review team to ensure quality control standards are met
Ensuring on time delivery and on budget
Demonstrating proficient technical skills for handling all client responsibilities, including knowledge of trends, industries, alternatives, etc.
Understanding the client's organization, procedures and internal policies
Responsible for new client development in partnership with upper management
Participating in client meetings, presentations and proposal development and meet individual cross serve
Managing and retaining multiple client relationships, engagements and special projects
Developing overall engagement budget
Consistently meeting charge hour goals
Responsible for billing and realization on assigned clients; explain variances
Supervising, training and mentoring staff; listen and communicate effectively
Fostering a team environment; demonstrates support of management and decisions and build a positive culture
Participating in practice development activities that lead to the generation of new business and the opportunities for cross-serves
Additional responsibilities as assigned