Client Advisory Services Manager-Governmental

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the world of government and nonprofit financial consulting? At Clark Nuber, we’re expanding our Client Advisory Services (CAS) team with a unique opportunity for an experienced Manager. This role is ideal for professionals who thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy solving complex puzzles, and want to help mission-driven organizations navigate government accounting standards and federal grants.

If you’re passionate about advisory work that drives real change, we want to hear from you.

As a Client Advisory Services Manager , you’ll work exclusively in advisory services focusing on federal grant issues, operational improvement, forensic auditing, and GASB compliance for nonprofit and government clients. You’ll collaborate closely with seasoned professionals managing high-touch consulting engagements and special projects. The role offers flexibility for hybrid work for candidates with deep expertise in federal compliance. You’ll work closely with clients to understand their pain points and help structure a solution.

Come enjoy a clear path for advancement in one of the fastest-growing areas of the CPA industry!

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

Lead and manage multiple client engagements related to:

Governmental Accounts Standards Board (GASB) implementation and compliance

Washington State Budgeting, Accounting and Reporting System (BARS)
Federal grants management and Uniform Guidance compliance consulting

Financial statement & single audit preparation and support

Internal control assessments

Operational consulting

Forensic auditing

Internal auditing

Interpret and apply GASB standards, including Statements 34, 68, 87, 101, etc.

Interpret and apply Uniform Guidance and unique federal agency requirements

Provide technical guidance on federal grant accounting, including allowable costs, indirect cost rates, subrecipient monitoring, and audit preparation under Uniform Guidance.

Perform complex accounting clean-up projects across spanning multiple fiscal years, applying both GASB and/or GAAP standards to ensure accurate and auditable financial records, while fully considering federal grant regulations and timing requirements.

Maintain grants and subrecipient management activities on behalf of clients including the development of routine financial reporting, subrecipient risk assessments and monitoring, budget to actual reviews, documentation retention, etc.

Advise clients on Washington State BARS (Budgeting, Accounting, and Reporting System) and GAAP reporting requirements.

Develop and review primary government (city/county) financial reports, including MD&A, fund statements, and notes to the financial statements.

Support forensic auditing, internal auditing, and operational consulting engagements related to grants management, not-for-profit and governmental accounting issues and processes, including the analysis of financial records, compliance assessments, and the identification of process improvements to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and optimize operational efficiency.

Supervise and mentor staff accountants and consultants on technical accounting and grants management matters.

Conduct training sessions for clients and internal teams on GASB updates, Uniform Guidance, and audit preparation.

Collaborate with external audit teams and client stakeholders during entrance and exit conferences.

Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and meet quality standards

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field preferred including the 5th year requirement completed or a combination of education and directly related work experience. CPA certification preferred.

Experience : A minimum of 5 years of…