CFO Advisory, Manager - GPS - State & Local Gov't)
Core
Manage and deliver governmental accounting engagements, including financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, and implementation of new accounting standards for state and local governments.
Role type
Manager, Accounting Advisory (Governmental)
Builds
Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFR), financial statements, and advisory solutions for government entities
Domain
Public Sector Accounting / Government Finance
Required skills
Governmental accounting (GASB), GAAP, financial statement preparation, account reconciliation, internal controls testing, project management, technical consulting, business development
Preferred skills
GFOA ACFR Special Review Process, implementation of GASB standards, coaching junior staff
Technologies
Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas), firm developed tools
Responsibilities
Plan and manage engagements including ACFR preparation and financial close; evaluate complex accounting situations and determine GAAP treatment; review ACFR for accuracy against benchmarks; develop executive-level reports on findings; provide status updates to client leadership; oversee engagement economics and resource management; supervise team members and assist with professional development; develop content (articles, podcasts) on governmental accounting; serve as a trusted advisor and identify expansion opportunities; build outside relationships for business development
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities