Assurance Manager Governmental Services

Assurance Manager Governmental Services

About Faulk & Winkler LLC

At Faulk & Winkler we are committed to positively impacting the wellbeing of those we serve through strategic business and financial solutions. Our mission is to be the destination CPA and business advisory firm in Louisiana empowering people to solve complex problems and grow with confidence.

Established in 1984 Faulk & Winkler is a Baton Rougebased public accounting firm committed to providing practical solutions through close personal attention. Our people are our greatest asset and at Faulk & Winkler our knowledgeable approachable and professional team serves clients with integrity and commitment.

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Faulk & Winkler is hiring an Assurance Manager with an interest in the governmental sector to join our growing team and help support the delivery of governmental audit engagements and lead the audit team in delivering high quality service.

As an Assurance Manager at Faulk & Winkler you will play a key role in supporting assurance services by overseeing client onboarding engagement coordination and operational workflows. You will serve as a central point of coordination between prospective clients existing clients and internal assurance teams to ensure engagements are delivered efficiently consistently and with care.

Your work will provide value to our clients by creating structure and clarity behind the scenes supporting assurance teams with strong operational execution and helping ensure clients receive a seamless professional experience from onboarding through engagement completion.

Our Business Philosophy
Why Faulk & Winkler

Things Youll Do

• Lead Governmental Audit and Assurance Engagements
  You will plan manage and oversee audit and assurance engagements for governmental entities ensuring compliance with applicable auditing standards Government Auditing Standards Uniform Guidance requirements and other relevant regulations. You will coordinate engagement activities monitor progress and ensure high-quality service delivery while meeting client and firm expectations.
• Oversee Engagement Execution and Quality
  You will direct the execution of audit procedures review workpapers and deliverables assess engagement risks and resolve complex accounting and auditing matters. You will provide guidance to engagement teams ensure adherence to professional standards and maintain the quality and efficiency of engagements from planning through completion.
• Manage Client Relationships and Serve as a Trusted Advisor
  You will develop and maintain strong relationships with governmental clients serving as a primary point of contact throughout the engagement process. You will provide proactive guidance communicate findings and recommendations help clients navigate operational and regulatory challenges and support them in achieving their strategic and financial objectives.
• Develop and Mentor Team Members
  You will supervise coach and mentor staff and senior associates providing technical guidance performance feedback and professional development opportunities. You will foster a collaborative team environment and support the growth of future leaders within the governmental assurance practice.
• Support Practice Growth and Business Development
  You will identify opportunities to expand client services participate in networking and business development activities contribute to proposals and presentations and help strengthen the firms presence within the governmental sector and local communities.

About You!

• You are a driven motivated Assurance Manager.You bring 8-10 years of public accounting experience or relevant internship experience to the table.
• You have a bachelors degree and a CPA license.A Bachelors Degree in Accounting is required as well as an active CPA license.
• You have an interest in governmental accounting and assurance services. You have desire to partner with local governments and community organizations to help them navigate challenges strengthen operations and achieve their goals.
  
• You are immersed in Louisiana culture and have a genuine love for the community.Our firm values community involvement and a genuine interest in supporting Louisiana businesses and organizations. See ourCommunity Involvement
• You are committed to seeing tasks through to completion.Finding a way is one of the most important characteristics of someone who would hold this position. You have the ability to work independently on challenging projects and are committed to seeing projects and tasks through to completion.
• You never stop learning.Being intellectually curious will take you far in this role. How can we improve our clients experience How can I streamline processes to make things more efficient You are open to improving processes learning new tools and adapting to multiple software applications.
• You can think critically.You apply sound judgment to your work understand the why behind procedures and help identify practical approaches to completing tasks.
• You are responsive and reliable.Clients want someone they can trust to be there when they need them and that truly cares about the success of their company. Being responsive and reliable demonstrates care for others.
• You are a people person.This role involves working with other employees at the firm to develop our practice and foster activities in our community. Being personable is a must!

You bring:

• A bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field
• An active CPA license
• Experience in assurance services accounting firms financial services or professional services operations
• A strong understanding of financial documentation and assurance workflows
• Experience with client onboarding engagement coordination or operational/project management
• Strong organizational communication and quality control skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced professional environment
• 8-10 years of experience in assurance services preferably governmental

Required Experience:

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