Senior Accounting Manager
FinStrat Management, Inc.
Senior Manager / Director, Audit
Crete Professionals Alliance
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Mesa • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $135,000 - $175,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Lead large-scale governmental audit engagements and oversee delivery of high-quality audit services
- Direct all aspects of governmental audits including Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFR), single audit reports, and compliance reporting (USFR)
- Serve as the primary point of contact for senior government officials and boards, providing expert-level advisory guidance
- Train, mentor, and coach staff at all levels to build a high performing, engaged team
- Develop and implement strategies for growing the government audit practice while maintaining a culture of excellence and accountability
- Act as a thought leader on government auditing standards and practices, guiding internal teams and clients through complex audit and compliance requirements
- Provide strategic leadership and technical direction for multiple concurrent governmental audit engagements
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, GAAS, Government Auditing Standards, and Uniform Guidance (Single Audits)
- Review and oversee preparation of governmental conversion entries and complex accounting resolutions
- Deliver executive-level client presentations and support client boards and committees
- Collaborate with firm leadership on business development, marketing, and client growth strategies
- Ensure engagement profitability through sound resource allocation, scheduling, and budgeting practices
Requirements
- Must reside in Arizona (no exceptions); Preferred cities: Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Glendale, Gilbert, Tempe
- In-office / at client site (no remote or hybrid)
- Operates on MST (Mountain Standard Time)
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required); Master’s degree preferred
- Licensed CPA (required)
- 15+ years of progressive experience in governmental auditing, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
- Extensive experience with Arizona school district audits and other governmental entities (municipalities, counties, special districts)
- Demonstrated expertise in government auditing standards, compliance, and single audit requirements
- Proven track record of staff development, training, and coaching at multiple levels
- Strong executive presence, excellent communication, client relationship, and public presentation skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Familiarity with ProFx Engagement, CCH ProSystems, Tyler Technologies, Suralink (preferred)
Benefits
- Competitive senior leadership salary range: $135K – $175K
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (options for fully paid employee-only coverage)
- Company-paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Ancillary benefits include supplemental life insurance and short-term disability
- Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions
- Robust professional development support, including leadership coaching, technical training, and access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning
ATS Keywords
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Hard skills
governmental auditingAnnual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFR)single audit reportscompliance reportingGAAPGAASGovernment Auditing StandardsUniform Guidanceaccounting resolutionsstaff development
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationclient relationshippublic presentationmentoringcoachingstrategic leadershipteam buildingadvisory guidancebusiness development
Certifications
CPABachelor's degree in AccountingMaster's degree in Accounting
