Financial Accounting Advisory Services, Director; Public Sector

Financial Accounting Advisory Services, Director (Public Sector)

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At MGO we believe that human care comes first. Only when our talent thrives can they deliver their very best to our clients. We serve agents of change in culture‑shaping industries – including cannabis, sports and entertainment, technology, and state and local government. Our inclusive culture, competitive benefits, and flexible work arrangements are designed to motivate and inspire our team members to build something special.

MGO is a top CPA and advisory firm of 600+ professionals working remotely and in offices throughout the U.S. and India. With frictionless digital tools, we address local needs and fuel global ambitions for clients in 97 countries. MGO is proud to be a “Best Place to Work” and is ranked as a leader by Accounting Today and Inside Public Accounting.

We are seeking a motivated, dynamic Financial Accounting Advisory Services Director with a strong passion for client service to join our team. A career in our Client Accounting Services group offers the opportunity to lead and develop future leaders in technical accounting while managing outsourced accounting operations for our clients. This role will primarily serve state and local government and public‑sector organizations.

As a Director, you will work closely with firm leadership and staff teams to deliver hands‑on, day‑to‑day, and project‑based client accounting services. You will manage engagements from start to finish, mentor staff, and ensure exceptional client experiences.

The ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial spirit, the ability to sell, and a willingness to roll up their sleeves. You should be comfortable supporting financial audits, leading accounting clean‑up projects, and serving as a trusted advisor often in an interim or outsourced CFO or Controller capacity.

• Experience delivering and overseeing the day‑to‑day financial accounting activities for assigned client(s) (successfully playing the controller and CFO role).
• Lead go‑to‑market strategy responsibilities for the region with proven results; actively initiate new client lead revenue generation with prospects.
• Conduct yourself in a professional manner to develop trust with the client and assigned staff as a trusted adviser.
• Manage, mentor, and motivate team members.
• Prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining quality of service.
• Roll‑up sleeves and perform the activities necessary to deliver on the client’s daily, monthly, and quarterly financial needs.
• Analyze financial data, providing actionable insight that informs decision‑making by the client.
• Anticipate, identify, and resolve client challenges while identifying opportunities for operational improvement.
• Ensure all assigned staff are properly and professionally managed, providing oversight, guidance, and active coaching and training.
• Develop and maintain engagement budgets.
• Write engagement agreements and statements of work.
• Travel to and from client site, some overnight stay required (10–40%).

• Knowledge of full‑cycle accounting/finance processes: AR/AP, order‑to‑cash, procure‑to‑pay, record‑to‑report, financial planning & analysis, month‑end close, reconciliation, intercompany eliminations, consolidation, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of best‑practice policies, procedures, and controls.
• Knowledge of state and local government/public sector rules and regulations.
• Experience/exposure to a variety of accounting platforms:
  Quick Books, Xero, Microsoft Dynamics, Net Suite, Sage, and industries, both public and private.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field (required).
• 10+ years of relevant work experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (required).
• Experience in professional services (public accounting) with progressive experience in delivery of accounting and financial management solutions.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (US GAAP and GAGAS).
• Strong…