Consulting Manager- Governmental Accounting

Consulting Manager – Governmental Accounting

Crawford & Associates PC | Oklahoma City, OK | Full-Time | Hybrid Work Arrangement

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Consulting Manager to join our team and take an in-charge role across a wide range of governmental accounting and financial reporting engagements. This person will serve as the primary point of contact for clients, assist in day-to-day accounting services work, and take ownership of financial statement preparation from start to finish.

What You’ll Do

∙ Serve as in-charge and assist others on governmental financial statement preparation engagements

∙ Provide ongoing governmental accounting services to clients, including bank reconciliations, journal entries, and other variable client needs

∙ Apply GASB accounting standards in a practical, client-facing context

∙ Coordinate directly with government finance staff, serving as a trusted day-to-day resource

∙ Lead or aid in other engagements such as internal control assessments, fraud risk management evaluations, and special investigations. 

∙ Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously, keeping projects on schedule and on budget

∙ Review and mentor the work of other accountants on your engagements

∙ Collaborate with firm shareholders on engagement planning and quality

∙ Actively participate in formal and informal training to continuously grow technical and non-technical competencies

What We’re Looking For

∙ BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

∙ A minimum of 3 years of experience in governmental accounting, governmental auditing, or a government finance role such as a municipality, state government, state agency, or higher education institution

∙ Familiarity with governmental fund accounting and GASB standards strongly preferred

∙ Experience with financial statement preparation and/or auditing a significant plus

∙ CPA license preferred; candidates actively pursuing licensure or those with extensive experience will be considered

∙ Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines

∙ Confident communicator — you’ll work directly with government finance officials regularly

∙ High attention to detail, problem solving, and a commitment to accuracy

∙ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat. Experience with government ERP systems is a plus. 

∙ Ability to travel on-site to clients as needed

About Us

Crawford & Associates PC was established in 1984 with a clear mission: to provide the highest quality accounting and consulting services exclusively to governmental entities. Based in Oklahoma City, we work with municipalities, colleges and universities, and other governmental clients across Oklahoma and abroad, offering hands-on accounting services, financial statement preparation, fraud risk management, and other consulting support services. We’re also recognized for our development of government financial management tools and our contributions to training and education across the profession.

Why Crawford & Associates?

∙ Deep specialization: Governmental accounting is one of the most stable niches in the profession — and we’re one of Oklahoma’s leading firms dedicated exclusively to this space

∙ Mentorship & leadership: Work alongside seasoned CPAs and take on meaningful engagement leadership from day one

∙ Work-life balance: We genuinely believe that life is about more than work. Our culture respects your time outside the office — whether that's family, hobbies, health, or just recharging — and we're committed to making sure the job fits into your life, not the other way around.

∙ Room to grow: We believe in investing in our people for the long haul. Whether that means expanding your technical expertise or taking on greater responsibility over time — there is always room to grow at Crawford & Associates.

Some examples of our many benefits:

∙ Flexible time off (FTO) — no accruing vacation or sick leave. Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Crawford & Associates, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is active on your first day.

∙ Hybrid work arrangements - We trust our people to get the job done, whether remote, at the office, or on-site. 

∙ Competitive salary commensurate with experience

∙ Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance and FSA options

∙ 401(k) with a 6% employer match

∙ 12 paid holidays annually

∙ Annual performance bonus

∙ Paid parental leave

∙ CPA exam cost reimbursement

∙ Bonus upon CPA licensure

∙ Home internet cost reimbursement

∙ OKC Thunder tickets

∙ Firm-wide vacations every few years

Want to learn more? Visit our website at crawfordcpas.com

Ready to apply? Apply on Linkedin or at https://form.jotform.com/220949387030155

Crawford & Associates PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer