CareerPlan

Public Sector Finance and Compliance Manager

Chicago IL USAFull-time$98k–$201k2026-08-25 → 2026-11-14
No visa sponsorship

Core

Lead high-impact accounting advisory and internal audit engagements for public sector clients, managing scope, budgets, and team delivery while advising on technical accounting and regulatory compliance.

Role type

Senior IC Public Sector Finance and Compliance Manager

Builds

Accounting advisory services and internal audit engagements for public sector, governmental, and higher education organizations

Domain

Public sector finance, governmental accounting, and regulatory compliance

Required skills

Public sector external financial statement audit, single audit, accounting advisory, GAAP, GASB, Yellow Book, Uniform Guidance, engagement management, budgeting, team leadership, client advisory

Preferred skills

Complex public sector audit leadership, governmental financial reporting, federal grant compliance, data analytics, AI tools, resource management platforms, executive presence

Technologies

Workday, Retain, Excel

Responsibilities

Manage engagements from planning through delivery, lead and develop teams, advise clients on technical accounting matters, strengthen internal controls, manage risk, and navigate evolving financial and regulatory requirements

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC