Client Advisory Services Manager-Governmental

Clark Nuber PS•Bellevue, WA

12d•$121,000 - $167,292

About The Position

Clark Nuber is hiring an experienced Manager for its Client Advisory Services (CAS) team. The role focuses exclusively on advisory services for nonprofit and government clients, including federal grant issues, operational improvement, forensic auditing, and GASB compliance. The manager works closely with clients to understand their needs and structure solutions, while collaborating with experienced professionals on consulting engagements and special projects. Hybrid work flexibility is offered for candidates with deep expertise in federal compliance. The role provides a path for advancement.

Requirements

At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience providing accounting and consulting services across a range of industries.
Hands-on experience managing a variety of projects.
Experience in governmental accounting or auditing, with a strong emphasis on GASB, federal grants, or BARS accounting.
Must pass a background check, including a credit check, to remain eligible for the position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, including completion of the fifth-year requirement, or a combination of education and directly related work experience.
CPA certification.
Experience with ctcLink.
Deep expertise in federal compliance.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage multiple client engagements involving GASB implementation and compliance, Washington State BARS, federal grants and Uniform Guidance, financial statement and single audit preparation and support, internal control assessments, operational consulting, forensic auditing, and internal auditing.
Interpret and apply GASB standards, including Statements 34, 68, 87, and 101.
Interpret and apply Uniform Guidance and federal agency-specific requirements.
Provide technical guidance on federal grant accounting, including allowable costs, indirect cost rates, subrecipient monitoring, and audit preparation under Uniform Guidance.
Perform complex accounting cleanup projects spanning multiple fiscal years, applying GASB and/or GAAP standards while considering federal grant regulations and timing requirements.
Maintain client grant and subrecipient management activities, including routine financial reporting, subrecipient risk assessments and monitoring, budget-to-actual reviews, and documentation retention.
Advise clients on Washington State BARS and GAAP reporting requirements.
Develop and review primary government financial reports for cities and counties, including MD&A, fund statements, and notes to the financial statements.
Support forensic auditing, internal auditing, and operational consulting engagements involving grants management and nonprofit and governmental accounting issues and processes.
Analyze financial records, assess compliance, and identify process improvements to support regulatory adherence and operational efficiency.
Supervise and mentor staff accountants and consultants on technical accounting and grants management matters.
Conduct training for clients and internal teams on GASB updates, Uniform Guidance, and audit preparation.
Collaborate with external audit teams and client stakeholders during entrance and exit conferences.
Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and to quality standards.

Benefits

Fully paid employee medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, and AD&D insurance.
Subsidized dependent coverage, with benefits starting on the first day.
10 paid holidays.
Up to 5 weeks of flexible time off annually.
Sabbatical program for tenured employees.
Paid parental leave.
Coverage of licensing, certifications, tuition, and association fees.
Matching 401(k).
Annual profit-sharing.
Special performance bonuses.
On-the-spot recognition rewards.