Government Audit Manager

Location:

Mankato or Plymouth, Minnesota

Work Arrangement:
Hybrid or on-site

Employment Type:

Full-time, exempt

Department:
Assurance

Industry Focus:
Governmental Services

Travel:
Occasional throughout Minnesota, with schedules coordinated around client needs

CarlsonSV is seeking an experienced Government Audit Manager to lead governmental audit and assurance engagements for cities, school districts, townships, and other public-sector entities throughout Minnesota.

This role is ideal for a CPA or experienced CPA candidate with a strong background in governmental accounting, auditing, and single audits. You will lead engagements from planning through completion, advise clients, develop audit professionals, and help shape the continued growth of our Governmental Services practice.

At CarlsonSV, we believe great work happens when talented people are trusted to take ownership, exercise sound judgment, and build a career that leaves room for life outside of work. If you are looking for meaningful leadership opportunities without sacrificing personal well-being, you will feel at home here.

• Hybrid flexibility based out of our Mankato or Plymouth offices, with complete workspace equipment for approved remote-work arrangements
• Generous paid time off with three weeks of PTO to start and eleven paid holidays, including three Recharge Days
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, HSA contributions for eligible employees, employer-paid life and disability insurance, and a 401(k) match
• Career growth through CPA certification support, professional development, leadership opportunities, and profit sharing
• Purposeful regional travel throughout Minnesota based on engagement and client needs

At CarlsonSV, meaningful growth and a sustainable career go hand in hand. We support work-life balance through hybrid options, flexible scheduling, generous time off, and a culture of trust—so you can lead important client work while maintaining room for life outside of work. Full benefit details are outlined below.

CarlsonSV:
Big firm strength. Small firm feel.

We are a growing public accounting and advisory firm that cares deeply about our clients, our people, and the work we do. We provide assurance and advisory, client accounting, tax, and wealth management services while building long-term relationships as trusted advisors.

We are large enough to offer a diverse client base, meaningful professional opportunities, and access to experienced leaders. We are also small enough that colleagues know one another, ideas are heard and considered by leadership, and individual contributions make a visible difference.

Our culture is grounded in four core values:

• Genuine Care
• Strong Work Ethic
• Expect Excellence
• Do the Right Thing

This is an opportunity for an experienced audit leader to help shape the next chapter of CarlsonSV’s established Governmental Services practice, serving cities, school districts, townships, and other public-sector entities throughout Minnesota.

Beyond managing engagements, you will build trusted client relationships, develop audit professionals, solve complex problems, and have a meaningful voice in the practice’s continued growth—supported by experienced leadership and a strong client foundation.

As a Government Audit Manager, you will take a leading role in serving our governmental clients while working closely with partners and other members of the Governmental Services team.

• Lead governmental audit and assurance engagements from planning through completion.
• Manage financial statement audits and single audits for…