Accounting Services Manager; Local Government

Accounting Services Manager (Local Government)

Naperville, Peoria, Springfield, or Peoria, IL (US-Hybrid)

Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through different perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth – for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.

The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you.

Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice.

Do you want to work with other skilled practitioners and serve clients in a way that makes a difference? Are you seeking a supportive environment backed by a deep and extensive set of skillsets? Are you ready to make an impact and be acknowledged for your contributions? If you answered yes to these questions, we see a mutually beneficial and gratifying relationship on the horizon!

Are you ready to grow with us?

Reporting to the Director and Principal, the Governmental Accounting Services Manager will lead and develop the team, oversee various client accounting services, ensure projects are completed on time, and strengthen client relationships through effective communication and problem-solving.

What will you do in this role?

• Oversee the efforts of multiple client engagements with the ability to manage budget.
• Manage key components of multiple audit engagements including strategy, planning, risk assessment, team management, and delivery of exceptional client service.
• Provide thoughtful leadership and insightful recommendations surrounding a broad range of complex issues related to business processes and controls by leveraging expertise and experience.
• Perform a detailed review of higher-risk areas to ensure technical accuracy and completeness of the audit work, that sufficient and appropriate evidence is obtained, and conclusions are appropriate.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key client sponsors.
• Responsible for providing resolutions to complex problems based on analysis and working with your team to implement solutions across the organization.
• A Manager will actively delegate responsibilities to provide a flexible, ethical, challenging, and engaging work environment to those within the team.
• In addition to developing a team through mentoring, coaching, training, and evaluating; a Manager will be expected to develop and monitor project budgets, build strong client rapport, and interview candidates.
• Manage preparation and review of monthly account reconciliations for governmental entities, including bank reconciliations, adjusting journal entries, and underlying account reconciliations.
• Prepare and present financial reports to clients at board meetings on a quarterly or monthly basis.
• Conduct on-site visits to evaluate client processes and develop recommendations for process improvements and internal controls
• Coordinate and supervise audit preparation engagements for local governments.
• Assist with special projects, including policy & procedural updates, guidance on internal controls and other projects as requested by clients.
• Coordinate and manage the preparation and accurate filing of annual and quarterly federal and state tax filings, including payroll and vendor tax returns, in a timely manner

What do you need to succeed in this role?

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent work experience
• 4+ years of public accounting, consulting,…