Government Internal Audit Manager

Baker Tilly US

full-time

Posted on: 3/21/2026

Location Type: Remote

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💰 $142,670 - $213,980 per year

About the role

Manage and deliver internal audit engagements that include conducting interviews, reviewing documents, performing analyses, and developing client deliverables such as findings, recommendations, and draft and final reports
Provide grant compliance consulting services including evaluating compliance programs, policies, and functions, researching grant requirements, and developing recommendations to support effective and compliant grant administration
Work collaboratively with clients to understand current business practices, identify opportunities for improvement, define new processes, and develop new or updated policies and procedures
Oversee engagement teams, providing guidance, reviewing work, and ensuring quality and timely delivery of project objectives
Present deliverables, findings, and recommendations to client management and stakeholders
Lead project start-up activities, including developing project work plans, budgets, schedules, and facilitate kickoff meetings
Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources throughout project lifecycle to ensure successful engagement delivery
Mentor and develop staff through coaching, training, and performance feedback
Support practice growth through participation in internal initiatives, proposal development, and thought leadership activities
Serve as an integral member of the Business Consulting Services team
Travel to client locations to work onsite, present deliverables to leadership, and periodically attend industry conferences

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required; Master’s in Accounting, MBA or MPA preferred
Minimum of 4 years of external audit experience or government (city, county, special purpose, or state) or not-for-profit industry experience
Knowledge of GAGAS, IIA standards, and the Uniform Guidance
Experience with internal controls audits, financial control audits, and compliance audits
CPA, CIA or CFE designation preferred. If not certified, must meet educational requirements, if applicable, to obtain license upon hire in state of employment
Familiarity with financial and operational aspects of local governments preferred
Ability to write reports, prepare findings, and present recommendations
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with clients and internal teams
Critical thinker and creative problem-solver; outstanding time, organization, and project management skills
Ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% (typically a few times each quarter).

Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

external auditinternal controls auditsfinancial control auditscompliance auditsgrant compliance consultingreport writingproject management

Soft Skills

communication skillscritical thinkingproblem-solvingtime managementorganizational skillsteam leadership

Certifications

CPACIACFE