Public Sector (Government Not-for-Profit) Audit Manager

Whitley Pennoneofthe nations leading audit tax and advisoryfirms is looking for a Manager to join our Public Sector (Government/Not-for-Profit) Audit team! As a Public Sector Audit Manager you will be responsible for managing multiple governmental nonprofit and other public-sector audit engagements; supervising and developing engagement teams; reviewing audit documentation and financial statement deliverables; supporting technical accounting auditing and compliance matters; and helping maintain strong client relationships while contributing to business development and firm growth.

Whitley Penn has become one of the fastest growing public accounting firms by providing exceptional personalized service that reaches far beyond traditional addition to Audit and Tax solutions we offer a wide range of Advisory and Consulting work in collaborative teams with an emphasis on an open-door policy entrepreneurial thinking and a well-built culture. At Whitley Penn we learn innovate and achieve by sharing knowledge embracing new ideas and working together. Were looking for professionals who think like owners and want to be part of shaping a high-growth firm.

Position Details:

• Title: Audit Manager Public Sector
• Classification: Full-time; Exempt
• Department: Audit Public Sector
• Location: Houston
• Office Expectations/Hours: Fully in-office/on client site position; general work schedule is Monday Friday 8 hours/day between 8am to 5pm with overtime as needed.

What You Will Do

• Manage client relationships and expectations monitor engagement economics coordinate staffing and workflow and keep Partners informed of engagement status deadlines risks and budget matters across multiple engagements simultaneously.
• Plan supervise and review audit engagements for governmental nonprofit and other public-sector entities including local governments school districts special-purpose governments and entities subject to Government Auditing Standards and Uniform Guidance requirements.
• Evaluate engagement risks internal controls audit strategy materiality considerations audit procedures and workpaper documentation to ensure engagements are properly supported and ready for Partner and quality review.
• Review draft financial statements MD&A notes required supplementary information supplementary information schedules and related audit deliverables for compliance with GAAP GASB standards firm methodology and applicable reporting requirements.
• Oversee Single Audit and compliance audit procedures including major program determination SEFA review compliance testing findings development corrective action follow-up and related reporting under 2 CFR 200.
• Identify evaluate and communicate audit findings internal control deficiencies material weaknesses significant deficiencies material noncompliance and management letter comments to clients Partners and governance as appropriate.
• Research and apply relevant accounting auditing compliance and reporting standards including GASB pronouncements Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards GAAS Uniform Guidance and firm quality control policies.
• Provide exceptional client service by understanding client operations finance processes reporting objectives compliance requirements and audit readiness needs; use this knowledge to advise clients in a consultative and professional manner.
• Assist Partners with communications to management and governance including audit presentations required communications complex technical matters and responses to questions from boards councils committees or other oversight bodies.
• Use audit technology data analytics Excel-based tools workflow applications and other process improvement techniques to improve audit efficiency documentation quality review effectiveness and client deliverables.
• Supervise teach and develop Senior Associates Associates and Interns through assignment delegation timely review coaching performance feedback training and support of consistent audit methodology.
• Support complex engagements involving compressed timelines multiple reporting periods restatements new standard implementation compliance issues or significant audit findings.
• Actively participate in business proposals networking recruiting client retention and relationship development opportunities within the public-sector practice.

What You Need to Get Here

• 5 years of public accounting external audit experience including responsibility for planning supervising reviewing and completing audit engagements.
• Public Sector audit experience required with experience serving governmental nonprofit or other entities subject to specialized financial reporting compliance or governance requirements.
• CPA certification
• Bachelors degree in Accounting; Masters degree preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards GAAS GASB pronouncements and financial reporting requirements for public-sector entities.
• Strong technical knowledge of Single Audits performed in accordance with 2 CFR 200 including major program determination compliance testing SEFA review findings and related reporting requirements.
• Experience reviewing audit workpapers financial statements note disclosures MD&A required supplementary information supplementary information and required communications for completeness accuracy and consistency.
• Ability to research interpret and apply new accounting auditing compliance and reporting standards to client engagements and firm methodology.
• Strong analytical quantitative project management and problem-solving skills including the ability to manage complex engagements competing deadlines and client service expectations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and audit technology tools; experience using data analytics Excel-based analysis workflow tools or automation to improve audit execution is preferred.
• Ability to identify and appropriately leverage AI automation and technology when it improves audit quality risk management or efficiency.
• Strong management coaching training and team development skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate technical audit accounting compliance and reporting matters to clients engagement teams Partners and governance.

Why Whitley Penn

Our total rewards are incredibly competitive. We work hard and recharge so that we can be our best selves for our clients. Explore some of our benefits below:

• Firm Paid Medical Insurance(Free Employee Only Coverage on 2 of 3 plans)
• Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance
• 17 Annual Firm holidays with extended breaks around July 4^th and year end
• 25 days PTO
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• 401(k) with Profit Sharing
• Discretionary Bonus Program
• Firm Paid Becker CPA Review Course & Reimbursement for Exam Fees
• Health & Wellness Program
• Pet Insurance

Whitley Penn is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We recruit employ train compensate and promote without regard to age race creed gender color religion national origin sexual orientation gender identity veteran status disability or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law. Whitley Penn is a participant in E-Verify please follow the link to review disclosure notifications: All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need.

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