Audit Manager, Assurance & Advisory – Government Services Sector
SingerLewak LLP
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Los Angeles • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $140,000 - $167,000 per year
About the role
- 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
Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
auditingfinancial statement reviewbudget managementU.S. GAAPGASB standardsGAGASGAASUniform Guidancepublic accountingaudit engagement management
Soft Skills
client relationship managementteam leadershipproblem anticipationeffective communicationtime managementtraining and supervisionperformance evaluationcooperationconstructive feedbackprioritization
Certifications
CPA license