CFO Advisory, Manager; GPS State & Local Gov't

Overview

As An Accounting Advisory Manager, you will support the performance of engagements by managing and delivering timely and accurate governmental accounting, including the implementation of new accounting standards, account reconciliations and financial statement closing procedures, financial statement preparation, and on-demand government accounting support. A significant portion of the work centers in and around solving a government’s accounting and financial reporting challenges from staffing or event driving needs at the state and/or local government.

In addition to delegating and reviewing the work of more junior professionals, you will perform engagement activities, participate in discussions with clients, and assist with drafting deliverables.

• Planning, managing, and performing a variety of engagements including but not limited to:
• Account and Financial Close and Reconciliation Assistance, ACFR Preparation, Implementation of New Accounting Standards, Accounting Analysis Related to Compliance with Laws and Regulations, Ongoing Best Practice and High-Performance Government Accounting Support
• Assessing and evaluating client accounting challenges, developing tailored advisory solutions and establishing the timeline and scope of engagements
• Evaluating complex governmental accounting situations and determining the appropriate treatment under GAAP
• Reviewing Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for accuracy and completeness against benchmarks such as GFOA’s ACFR review checklist
• Identifying best practices or other recommendations in clients’ account reconciliation or other financial processes and developing an executive-level report of the findings
• Providing status updates to client leadership on the current status of tasks and any findings or recommendations identified
• Overseeing engagement objectives and manage resources to ensure that established goals are met on each project
• Ensuring the team is up to date on related governmental accounting pronouncements and industry developments; supervising team members as assigned, including staff development, training, and performance evaluation using firm tools and processes
• Developing areas of technical specialization and serving as a technical consultant internally and externally
• Developing content such as articles, podcasts, or webinars on governmental accounting matters to build brand recognition
• Serving as a trusted advisor to clients and identifying opportunities for expanded services
• Developing outside relationships with a goal to foster long-term business development

• An ideal fit displays a passion for superior client service, integrity, excellent project management abilities, governmental accounting knowledge and leadership skills
• 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, analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with ability to meet project deadlines and attention to detail
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office products, including ability to analyze and summarize data through formulas, pivot tables, and related Excel add-ins
• Ability to travel as needed up to 40%

• 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

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