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Rea

Accounting and business advisory services

Senior Government Audit Manager

AuditingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAvon, OH, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent is required.
  • At least ten years of prior work experience in public accounting or an industry equivalent, including experience with Governmental Accounting Standards Board standards.
  • Prior significant supervisory experience is required.
  • A licensed Certified Public Accountant or international equivalent is required.
  • Experience using assurance applications and research tools appropriate to this level.
  • Microsoft Office products, including Windows, Word, Excel, Adobe, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong governmental generally accepted accounting principles experience.
  • Verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex accounting matters to clients.
  • People development and delegation skills, including training, instruction, engagement scheduling, and budgeting.
  • Executive presence to serve as a primary client contact and prepare and present presentations to clients and potential clients.
  • Client development and relationship-building skills.
  • Decision-making skills and the ability to resolve complex accounting issues.
  • Ability to handle business development and marketing.
  • Ability to manage engagement profitability, including billings and collections.
  • The position requires sedentary work, occasional lifting of up to fifteen pounds, operating office productivity machinery, positioning to access low objects, reaching, moving around the office and other locations as duties require, moving and handling objects, grasping and manipulating objects, communicating, and exchanging accurate information.
  • The position requires clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less, including when using computers, and the ability to express and exchange information orally.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise associates, senior associates, and supervisors on projects, and coach lower-level employees as needed.
  • Plan, execute, and oversee government audit engagements for federal, state, and local agency clients in accordance with firm policies, professional standards, and applicable regulations.
  • Lead and mentor audit teams, providing guidance, training, and support to enhance team performance and professional development.
  • Serve as the primary contact for government clients, manage client relationships and expectations, address client needs, resolve issues, and provide updates on audit progress.
  • Ensure audits comply with governmental regulations, accounting standards including generally accepted accounting principles and Governmental Accounting Standards Board standards, and audit standards including generally accepted auditing standards and Government Auditing Standards.
  • Review and approve audit work papers, financial statements, and reports for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to professional standards.
  • Identify and address potential audit risks and issues, and implement corrective actions to maintain audit quality and compliance.
  • Oversee preparation of audit reports, management letters, and other deliverables, ensuring clear communication of findings, recommendations, and areas for improvement.
  • Present audit results to clients, the Audit Committee, and other stakeholders, and provide recommendations to enhance financial management and internal controls.
  • Implement firm methodologies and best practices for effective and efficient audit execution, and identify and recommend improvements to audit processes and procedures.
  • Facilitate training for audit staff on developments, regulatory changes, and audit techniques, and promote continuous learning and professional growth within the team.
  • Provide technical guidance on complex accounting and auditing issues, stay current with governmental accounting standards and regulations, and research emerging topics to resolve complex issues and enhance audit quality.
  • Monitor and communicate important professional and industry pronouncements.
  • Build long-lasting client relationships and attend critical client meetings with the Principal-in-Charge.
  • Attend networking events and serve as a trusted adviser to clients.
  • Work inside in an office environment without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with WebGAAP is preferred.

About the Company

Rea

Accounting and business advisory services

Rea & Associates is an Ohio-based firm that provides accounting, tax, audit, and business consulting services to individuals and organizations. Its service works by pairing a team of CPAs and business consultants who analyze financial data and apply industry-specific guidance across 16 Ohio offices. Differentiators include a values-based, common-sense approach, long-standing client relationships, and specialized industry groups in manufacturing, oil & gas, not-for-profit, construction, real estate, government, and medical sectors. The goal is to help clients achieve personal and business financial success through clear, relevant advice and high-quality, attentive service.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New Philadelphia, OH
Founded
1938

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