Government Audit Manager

CarlsonSV LLP•Plymouth, MN

1d•$110,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

CarlsonSV is seeking an experienced Government Audit Manager to lead governmental audit and assurance engagements for cities, school districts, townships, and other public-sector entities throughout Minnesota. This role is ideal for a CPA or experienced CPA candidate with a strong background in governmental accounting, auditing, and single audits. You will lead engagements from planning through completion, advise clients, develop audit professionals, and help shape the continued growth of our Governmental Services practice. At CarlsonSV, we believe great work happens when talented people are trusted to take ownership, exercise sound judgment, and build a career that leaves room for life outside of work. If you are looking for meaningful leadership opportunities without sacrificing personal well-being, you will feel at home here.

Requirements

Hold an active CPA license, or are a CPA candidate with significant governmental audit experience, including single audits.
Have progressive public accounting audit experience, including experience leading governmental audits from planning through completion.
Understand the bigger picture behind the numbers and enjoy serving as a leader and trusted advisor.
Have strong knowledge of governmental accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and applicable auditing standards.
Have experience reviewing audit workpapers and financial statements.
Communicate confidently and professionally with clients, governing boards, management teams, and colleagues.
Bring curiosity, analytical thinking, intentionality, and strong problem-solving skills to your work.
Take ownership and can manage multiple engagements, deadlines, and priorities.
Thrive in a collaborative, evolving environment and enjoy mentoring others.
Want to contribute ideas and help shape the Governmental Services practice.
Enjoy building relationships that extend beyond the required audit, including visiting clients and working at client locations.
Are willing to travel throughout Minnesota based on engagement and client needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience presenting audit findings to governing boards or other public-sector leadership groups.
Experience supervising, reviewing, and developing audit professionals.
Strong knowledge of GASB standards, Government Auditing Standards, Uniform Guidance, and single audit requirements.
Experience advising governmental clients on accounting, financial reporting, compliance, or internal-control matters.
Interest in practice development, client relationship management, and process improvement.
A desire to take on increasing leadership responsibility as the practice grows.

Responsibilities

Lead governmental audit and assurance engagements from planning through completion.
Manage financial statement audits and single audits for governmental and public-sector clients.
Review audit workpapers, financial statements, and engagement documentation.
Apply strong technical knowledge of applicable accounting standards including GASB, GAAP, GAAS, Government Auditing Standards, and Uniform Guidance requirements.
Communicate audit findings and recommendations clearly to clients, governing boards, and management teams.
Develop strong, long-term client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor beyond the annual audit.
Manage engagement timelines, budgets, staffing, and deliverables.
Mentor, coach, and develop staff and senior-level audit professionals.
Contribute to recruiting and developing the next generation of governmental auditors.
Work with firm leadership to identify opportunities to improve processes, client service, training, and team development.
Help strengthen and grow CarlsonSV’s Governmental Services practice.

Benefits

Profit-sharing opportunities that allow employees to share in the firm’s success
Flexible scheduling and hybrid-work options
Complete workspace equipment for approved remote-work arrangements
Medical insurance, with CarlsonSV contributing toward employee premiums
Dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account options, including up to $5000 employer contributions for eligible employees
Flexible Spending Account, Limited FSA, and Dependent Care FSA options
Employer-paid life insurance
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
A 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 4% company match
Three weeks of PTO to start, increasing with years of service and available as earned
Eleven paid holidays, including three Recharge Days
Professional certification support and eligible CPA examination reimbursement
Professional development and leadership-development opportunities