Consulting Manager

Crowe LLP • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Are you ready to make a real impact in communities while growing your career? We’re looking for a Consulting Manager to join our team and help transform how state and local governments and higher education institutions operate. In this role, you won’t just be checking boxes—you’ll be a trusted advisor, shaping strategies that strengthen accountability, transparency, and performance in the public sector. As a Consulting Manager, you’ll lead projects that go beyond the basics. From driving internal audits that meet IIA and Yellow Book Standards to building resilient enterprise risk management frameworks, you’ll help organizations anticipate challenges, manage risks, and seize opportunities. You’ll be the go-to leader on projects, working hand-in-hand with clients to understand their needs, while mentoring and guiding staff to deliver exceptional results. Your expertise in project management and your ability to see the big picture will make you an indispensable part of our team.

Requirements

• Required 5 years of governmental auditing experience
• Required Understanding of typical business process flows
• Required Effective written and verbal communication
• Required to have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• Required to be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience working with public sector internal audit departments
• Preferred experience assessing internal controls and design effectiveness
• Preferred experience with performing risk assessments and developing audit plans
• Preferred experience with enterprise risk management programs
• Preferred experience using data analytic and AI tools

Responsibilities

• Develop engagement (audit) plans and workpaper templates
• Lead a team to execute the work plan
• Proactively develop staff to allow efficient engagement delivery
• Set performance expectations for staff on the project team, providing constructive performance feedback on a regular basis
• Troubleshoot potential issues (i.e., obtain additional documentation/clarification to support/refute potential issues noted during field work)
• Help develop client deliverables
• Draft recommendations for various engagements (e.g., audit finding recommendations, business process improvements, corrective action plans, value-add, etc.)
• Manage project budgets, client billing, project deadlines, and client expectations
• Support business development and market activities

Benefits

• Your exceptional people experience starts here. At Crowe, we know that great people are what makes a great firm. We care about our people and offer employees a comprehensive total rewards package.
• We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach that will guide you in your career goals and aspirations.

What This Job Offers

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