Audit Manager-GASB

Are you a public sector audit professional looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing yourexpertise? Join Clark Nuber’s expanding Not-for-Profit and Public Sector practice, whereyou’llwork with local governments, special purpose entities, and mission-driven organizations across the Pacific Northwest and beyond.Audit Managerscan go beyond compliance work and contribute to rewarding advisory and consulting engagements, all while being supported by a collaborative culture known for investing in its people.You’llhave the flexibility, training, and support needed to build a successful and fulfilling career.

As anAudit Manager, you’ll lead audit and assurance engagements from planning through completion, serving as a trusted advisor to clients while mentoring and developing staff.Working closely with both the Audit & Assurance and Client Accounting Services teams,you’lloversee engagement execution, manage client relationships, and help drive practice growth through exceptional service and technicalexpertise. This role is ideal for someone with experience auditing organizations that follow GASB standards who enjoys balancing project management, client consultation, and team leadership. Your contributions will help strengthen Clark Nuber’s reputation for superior client service, support firm growth, and advance thought leadership within the public sector audit space.

This role is offered as a hybrid schedule or fully virtual.

Essential functionsof the job include but are not limited to: 

• Manage engagements by planning,monitoringand reviewing a variety of types of engagements including audits, compilations, consulting, forensic investigations,and other types of engagements. Delegate tasks to assigned staff, regularly communicate with clients and other ClarkNuberstaff, respond to questions, clarifyassignmentsand review information and work completed ina timelyfashion. 

• Research new GASB standards, assess impact on the firm's clients and support other teams in their interpretation of GASB standards.

• Evaluate and assess engagement risk during the planning phase and develop initial testing plans for engagement shareholder approval that meets professional standards and department policies. 

• Review the work performed by staff including work papers, financial statements, and administrative documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with professional and organizational standards. Serve as a technical resource to assigned staff through careful review and feedback on work product(s). 

• Manage client relationships through active and ongoing communication, responding promptly to questions and inquiries, reviewing schedules and timelines, and communicating deadlines to clients.  

• Participate in activities which support practice development and firm growth strategies and goals. Assistin the preparation and presentation of new client proposals, attend networking events, gather information for potential new clients, and begin to develop a personal network of referral sources. 

• Participate in the sales activity that will generateadditionalprofitable work for the department. Meet or exceed annual sales goals of $100,000 in new billings. 

• Participate in administrative duties/initiatives for the Audit department as assigned which support efficiency and compliance with professional standards.  

• Research technical issues and communicate results of research to staff or clients.   Maintain the necessary depth of technical skills, experience, and analytical ability toidentify, research, and resolve technical issues on your assigned engagements.  

• Present in-house technical training for staff that support organizational needs.  

• Attend CPE courses for required professional development in alignment with your client’s assignments, areas of professional interest, and department operating needs.  

• Mentor and support staff assigned to each engagement by providing informal feedback during the engagement and formal, written feedback at the end of the engagement. 

Education:  Bachelor’sdegree in accounting orfinanceor related field or a combination of education anddirectly relatedwork experience. Active CPA license.

Experience:  5+ years’ progressively more responsible assignments in public accounting specifically managing people and projects in auditing and compliance. Demonstrated successful experience as a supervisor. You must pass a background check, including a credit check, at any time to remain eligible for this position. 

Salary Range:$121,000 minimum to $167,292maximumsalary range USD 

Benefits:At ClarkNuber, we believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally from day one. Here's what you can expect: 

• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: We offer fully paid medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability, and AD&D insurance for employees. Dependent coverage is subsidized, with all benefits starting on your first day. 

• Time Off & Flexibility: Enjoy 10 paid holidays, up to 5 weeks of flexible time off annually, and a sabbatical program for tenured employees—because we value work-life integration. We provide paid parental leave to support you and your family during important life moments. 

• Professional Growth:We’recommitted to your development. We cover licensing, certifications, tuition, and association fees to help you grow your career. 

• Financial Wellness: Our benefits include a matching 401(k), annual profit-sharing,special performancebonuses, and on-the-spot recognition rewards. 

At ClarkNuber, we foster a culture of excellence, flexibility, and continuous learning—because when you thrive, we all do. 

ClarkNuberis dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where employees are valued, empowered to positively support our businessobjectivesand clients, andrecognized fortheir individual and team contributions. We believe that building an inclusive culture is essential for all our employees to bring their authentic, whole selves to work and experience a sense of belonging and support. Our culture is to lead with respect and acceptance ofdifference. We expect all employees to embrace this principle and to express it in workplace interactions and through everyday practices.  

Please note that transcription or recording of interviews is notpermittedper ClarkNuberpolicy. ClarkNubercomplies withfederal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed toparticipatein the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact[email protected]. 

This position is open untilfilledand you can apply by clicking the APPLY button and completing the online application. 

ClarkNuberdoes not accept unsolicited candidates, resumes, or referrals from staffing agencies or third parties unless there is a signed agreement in place. Any submissions to any employee or owner of ClarkNuberwithout a pre-existing agreement will be considered Clark Nuber’s property and not subject to fees. For existing agreements, a role must be approved by the Human Resources department in writing and open to external search; otherwise, submittals and referrals will be considered ClarkNuberproperty and not subject to fees. For inquiries regarding referrals or contracts, please contact[email protected].