Senior Auditor

Audit Manager / Senior Auditor – Governmental Audits

Location: Plymouth, MN

Travel: Local/Metro Travel Required | Minimal Overnight Travel (<5 nights per year)

Employment Type: Direct Hire, Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Audit Manager / Senior Auditor to join our growing Governmental Audit practice. This role will lead and perform financial statement audits for governmental entities, including municipalities, school districts, counties, and other public sector organizations.

The ideal candidate will possess strong governmental accounting and auditing knowledge, experience with Single Audits under Uniform Guidance, and the ability to mentor and develop junior staff. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of our governmental practice while working directly with clients and firm leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Governmental Audit Services

• Plan, perform, and oversee financial statement audits for governmental entities, including municipalities, school districts, and other public organizations.
• Conduct audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Government Auditing Standards, and Uniform Guidance requirements.
• Lead and perform Federal Single Audits, including federal awards testing and compliance procedures.
• Evaluate and test internal controls, including expanded internal control testing required for governmental and federal compliance audits.
• Perform grant compliance testing and federal program testing.
• Execute state-specific compliance procedures, including compliance testing required by state regulatory agencies and Offices of the State Auditor.
• Review and analyze governmental financial statements, trial balances, and supporting schedules.

Accounting & Financial Analysis

• Research, reconcile, and resolve complex accounting issues and general ledger discrepancies.
• Assist clients with accounting system inquiries, financial reporting matters, and audit readiness.
• Analyze financial data and identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls and financial processes.
• Provide technical accounting guidance related to governmental accounting standards and reporting requirements.

Leadership & Staff Development

• Manage multiple audit engagements simultaneously while ensuring quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction.
• Supervise, mentor, and train audit staff and senior associates.
• Review workpapers, audit documentation, and deliverables for accuracy and compliance.
• Serve as a technical resource and coach for team members developing governmental audit expertise.

Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with governmental clients and stakeholders.
• Participate in client meetings and present audit results and recommendations.
• Support practice growth initiatives and identify opportunities to expand services.
• Contribute to business development efforts and help cultivate new client relationships.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5 years of progressive audit experience, with significant exposure to governmental audits.
• Experience conducting financial statement audits for governmental entities.
• Strong understanding of governmental accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with Federal Single Audits and Uniform Guidance requirements.
• Strong accounting and analytical skills, including the ability to research and reconcile complex general ledger issues.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, and developing staff.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification preferred but not required.
• Experience auditing municipalities, school districts, counties, or other public sector entities.
• Knowledge of state governmental compliance requirements and regulatory reporting.
• Prior experience in a leadership or management role within a public accounting environment.

What Our Client Offers

• Opportunity to join a growing governmental audit practice with significant expansion potential.
• Clear path for professional growth and advancement.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of governmental clients.
• Collaborative environment with highly experienced governmental audit professionals.
• Competitive compensation aligned with market rates.
• Business development incentive program for professionals who help generate new client opportunities.
• Strong work-life balance with limited overnight travel requirements.
• This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a growing governmental audit practice while developing future leaders within the firm. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, support important public sector organizations, and play a key role in expanding our ability to serve additional governmental clients and communities.