Audit Manager, Assurance & Advisory - Government Services Sector

SingerLewak is a Top 100 accounting and consulting firm primarily operating in the western region. Serving clients since 1959, SingerLewak has developed a reputation for excellence and expertise in the accounting and management consulting industry. Providing the services of a large firm with a blended environment of practices, services and industry specializations, SingerLewak continues to demonstrate renowned industry leadership year-over-year. The firm takes pride in client service and professional and personal advancement, as demonstrated by our SL forward program which promotes a culture of learning and growth through targeted development and leadership programs and SL Cares, together with a continual focus on client service and technological evolution. The Manager is the liaison between the Partner, the client, and the professional staff.  Managers are responsible for managing multiple auditing and accounting projects and client engagements simultaneously, in addition to scheduling, staffing and coordinating engagement workflow.  Managers develop and train staff and make associations to develop new business for the Firm.  Managers play a lead role in maintaining client relationships.   Responsibilities

Responsible for managing all phases of an audit or review engagement on multiple engagements at one time

Maintains contact with clients throughout the year; possesses a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of the client’s operations and control systems; building and maintaining good client relationships

Apprises the engagement Director or Partner of all important developments on the client account; identifies any potential issues on each engagement and recommends solutions

Demonstrates proficiency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and Firm standards including those skills necessary for advising clients

Responsible for ensuring engagements are properly scheduled

Obtains and maintains a thorough understanding of SingerLewak’s audit approach

Responsible for creating, tracking and adhering to budgets for assigned Assurance and Advisory engagements; responsible for investigating and explaining budget overruns to Director or Partner and proactively identifying scope expansion opportunities

Anticipates problem areas of engagement and questions that will arise

Reviews financial statements and other client deliverables

Directs, trains, supervises and reviews the work performed by senior accountants and staff accountants

Plays a pivotal role in staff performance evaluations, reviews and periodic counseling

Participates in the Firm’s Business Development efforts

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

At least five years of experience in public accounting - specifically in the public sector, including auditing state and local governments (i.e., cities, counties, special districts, charter schools, etc.)

Holds a current and valid CPA license

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to be a team leader and work as an effective member of a team

Ability to prioritize and complete assignments and efficiently and effectively meet deadlines

Possesses thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States, (U.S. GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards

Significant experience conducting audits in accordance with General Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS/Yellow Book), Generally Accepted Audit Standards (GAAS) and the Uniform Guidance

Cooperative and responsive to training, supervision and constructive feedback

Ability to direct, review and train staff, experienced staff and seniors

Exposure to conducting audits of not-for-profit organizations

Working Conditions

Hybrid working environment (work from home, firm office or client location) as needed to services the clients appropriately and train staff

Same day travel for work at clients’ offices, meetings, and seminars, as needed

Out-of-town travel with overnight stay for work at clients, meetings, or seminars

Overtime work expected as needed throughout the year, with concentration of overtime work expected August through February