Government Audit Manager at CarlsonSV in Minnesota

Can you lead complex audit projects that help public-sector entities maintain transparency, accountability, and financial stewardship? CarlsonSV is excited to welcome a new member to their dynamic team!

CarlsonSV is hiring a Government Audit Manager to support its Mankato or Plymouth, MN location. This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid or fully remote work environment for those who reside in Minnesota.

As a Government Audit Manager, you would be responsible for leading governmental audit and assurance engagements for cities, school districts, townships, and other public-sector entities throughout Minnesota.

Serving the Midwest for decades, CarlsonSV offers a community approach to client accounting services, tax planning, and assurance.

Benefits:

• Salary: $110,000-$130,000
• Healthcare coverage (medical, dental, & vision)
• Paid time off
• 401k with company match
• Short-term disability and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Profit-sharing opportunities
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Professional certification support and eligible CPA examination reimbursement

Job Duties:

• Lead governmental audit and assurance engagements from planning through completion
• Manage financial statement audits and single audits for governmental and public-sector clients
• Review audit workpapers, financial statements, and engagement documentation
• Develop strong, long-term client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor beyond the annual audit
• Manage engagement timelines, budgets, staffing, and deliverables
• Mentor, coach, and develop staff and senior-level audit professionals
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations clearly to clients, governing boards, and management teams

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required
• 2+ years of experience leading teams performing government audits
• Active CPA license

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We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, compensation, training, and other terms of employment, are made based on qualifications, abilities, and performance, without regard to membership of a protected class and in compliance of federal, state, and/or local laws.

Pay: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• governmental audit leadership: 2 years (Preferred)
• public accounting audit: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA license (Preferred)

Location:

• Minnesota (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote