CFO Advisory, Accounting Advisory Manager

About This Role

Manage and perform governmental accounting engagements, providing advisory solutions and ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting for state and local government clients. Oversee engagement economics, manage resources, and mentor junior professionals.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and perform various engagements including account reconciliation, ACFR preparation, and new accounting standards implementation
• Assess and evaluate client accounting challenges, develop tailored advisory solutions, and establish engagement scope
• Evaluate complex governmental accounting situations and determine appropriate GAAP treatment
• Review Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for accuracy and completeness against GFOA benchmarks
• Identify best practices and recommendations in client financial processes, developing executive-level reports
• Provide status updates to client leadership on tasks, findings, and recommendations
• Oversee firm objectives and manage resources to meet project goals
• Ensure team stays updated on governmental accounting pronouncements and assist with supervision, training, and performance evaluation of team members
• Develop technical specialization and serve as an internal and external technical consultant
• Develop content such as articles, podcasts, or webinars to build brand recognition
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, identifying opportunities for expanded services
• Develop outside relationships to foster long-term business development

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (preferred), Finance or other business discipline
• Active or in-process CPA and/or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
• Minimum 4 years of public accounting experience performing external audit or consulting or 7 years of experience within a state, county or municipality’s finance/accounting department
• Practical knowledge of relevant professional standards and regulations such as GASB
• Prior experience auditing or assisting with the financial close for a governmental entity
• Prior experience with internal controls including documentation and testing of controls
• Excellent project management skills
• Analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Solid organizational skills with ability to meet project deadlines
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office products, including Excel for data analysis
• Ability to travel up to 40%

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (preferred), Finance or other business discipline
• Minimum 4 years of public accounting experience performing external audit or consulting OR 7 years of experience within a state, county or municipality’s finance/accounting department

Nice to Have

• Experience with GFOA’s ACFR Special Review Process or ACFR Preparation
• Experience with implementation of GASB standards
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve account reconciliation issues
• Prior experience coaching and developing less experienced associates

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

Certifications