Senior Consultant (Public Sector)

MGO•Walnut Creek, CA

23h•$85,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At MGO, human care comes first. We empower our people to thrive so they can make a meaningful impact for clients shaping culture and communities, including state and local government. As a nationally recognized CPA and advisory firm with 500+ professionals worldwide, MGO is proud to be a Best Place to Work and a leader in innovation and service. The Consultant supports public sector advisory engagements for state and local government and public sector entities. This entry-level role focuses on executing project tasks, conducting analysis, and developing technical and professional skills while contributing to high-quality client service across internal audit and management consulting engagements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Business, Public Administration, or related field.
3+ years of experience in public sector consulting, public accounting, internal audit, or advisory services.
Progress toward or possession of a professional certification (CPA, CIA, CFE, PMP, CISA, or similar).
Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
Ability to travel up to 5–25%.

Nice To Haves

Experience serving state and local government or public sector clients prefered.

Responsibilities

Execute and support end-to-end delivery of public sector advisory engagements.
Perform analyses, testing, interviews, walkthroughs, and documentation to identify risks, process improvements, and insights.
Prepare high-quality workpapers, reports, and presentations aligned with MGO standards.
Interact directly with client stakeholders and support trusted advisor relationships.
Support internal and performance audits, organizational and operational consulting engagements, and other consulting assessments.
Apply knowledge of public sector operations, governance, and regulatory requirements.
Mentor and coach associates; collaborate effectively with managers and project teams.
Support proposal development, research, and business development initiatives.
Contribute to improving methodologies, tools, and best practices.