Governmental Consulting Finance Director - Manager

Abdo • Edina, MN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Manager to join the Abdo governmental consulting team. If you have a passion for local government and efficient accounting and finance operations, this role is for you. As a Manager, you will lead a team providing accounting and financial services to our city, county, and special district clients. You will oversee various consulting projects to help government entities address financial, operational, and regulatory challenges, and improve their financial efficiency. Our services include fractional CFO and staffing, long-term planning, budgeting/forecasting, audit preparation, process improvement, utility rate analysis, research/policy drafting, and software implementation. At Abdo, we’re not your typical accounting firm. For us, ‘Lighting the path forward’ means that we go well beyond traditional accounting and auditing to deliver solutions that help our clients succeed. We carefully seek out the best people and trust them to make a difference in helping our clients navigate forward with confidence. Our culture is built on the following principles: Relationships - We give our best to our clients and to each other. Growth & Development - We get better every day. Teamwork - We accomplish great things together.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 5+ years experience in practice area with demonstrated leadership capabilities
• CPA preferred
• Experience in the local government/utility industry and/or governmental accounting
• Skilled in software implementations, long-term financial planning, budgeting, cost management, and/or utility rate studies
• Experience in project and change management
• Proficient in advanced MS-Excel functions (e.g. VLOOKUP, H-LOOKUP, SUMIFS, conditional statements (IF, MAX, MIN), pivot tables, graphs and charts)
• Strong quantitative analysis and financial modeling skills, with a focus on improvement and automation
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative spirit and adaptability to change

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, building strong relationships and providing proactive financial and operational guidance
• Provide financial oversight services with existing clients and new opportunities in the following ways: Close monthly financials, Create management reports, Participate in client leadership meetings and present recommendations
• Improve client performance and assist with strategy, budgeting, and forecasting
• Ensure audit readiness
• Partner with clients to improve business performance through strategic planning, KPI development, process improvement, internal controls, and other special projects.
• Advise clients on evolving accounting, finance, and business needs as their organizations grow, supporting change management and long-term success.
• Collaborate with tax professionals and assist clients in understanding the financial and tax implications of business decisions.
• Recommend, implement, and support accounting and financial technology solutions to improve efficiency, reporting, and decision-making; provide support and training throughout software implementation process.
• Review work completed by staff to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with professional standards.
• Lead project planning, resource allocation, workflow management, and engagement budgeting to ensure timely and successful client service delivery.
• Support business development efforts by identifying opportunities with existing clients, participating in prospect meetings, and preparing client proposals.
• Mentor, develop, and lead team members while fostering a strong client service culture and high-performance environment.
• Leverage technology and AI-enabled tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy while maintaining compliance with firm policies and professional standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA with employer match, FSA medical and dependent care, long & short-term disability insurance options
• 22 days per year of PTO, 8 full holidays, 2 half holidays, 24 hours paid volunteer time, parental and grandparent leave
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions up to 4.5%
• Abdo-sponsored telehealth platform
• Technology reimbursement
• Half day Fridays June through September (2 months of 36 hr work weeks & 2 months of 40 hr work weeks)
• Professional expenses and CPA support and bonus

What This Job Offers

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