Senior Manager - Governmental Auditing & Accounting (Home worker) at American Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Durham, North Carolina

Job Description:

About The Association

Combining the strengths of the American Institute of CPAs and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, we empower the world’s most highly-skilled accountants – CPAs and CGMA designation holders – with the knowledge, insight and foresight to meet today’s demands and tomorrow’s challenges. We drive a dynamic accounting profession that works every day to build trust, create opportunity and grow prosperity worldwide.

Summary of Role:

Manage the AICPA’s efforts in the area of governmental accounting and auditing including the performance of state and local government financial statement audits and compliance audits. Position focuses on emerging issues and related advocacy activities for the benefit of CPAs, government professionals, and ultimately the public interest.  Work closely with senior partners in accounting firms, senior government executives, various industry experts, standard setters, and regulators

Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Serve as an AICPA subject matter expert on governmental accounting and auditing matters, both internally and externally.


• Work with AICPA’s Governmental Audit Quality Executive Committee and/or the AICPA State and Local Government Expert Panel to identify emerging accounting, auditing, and regulatory issues.


• Play a large advocacy role by developing and/or maintaining the AICPA’s relationship with the GASB, federal regulators (e.g., HHS, Education, HUD, etc.), OMB, GAO, SEC (on municipal securities), and various state bodies and relevant other professional associations (e.g., GFOA, NASACT, NACUBO, etc.), and influencing and providing feedback on exposure documents. 


• Promote governmental audit quality by (1) developing practice tools and aids, alerts, Web events, articles, and other resources; (2) keeping members informed of current developments; and (3) creating and maintaining content on the GAQC Web site.


• Support other AICPA professional teams (e.g., Auditing Standards Board, Technical Hotline, Engagement and Learning Innovation, Conferences, Publications, Peer Review, and Journal of Accountancy, etc.)

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Strong working knowledge of GASB GAAP, GAAS, Government Auditing Standards, and Uniform Guidance requirements


• Strong written and oral communication skills


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines


• Capable of dealing effectively and efficiently with a diverse group of individuals, including members, GASB staff and Board members, regulators, and other AICPA team members


• Customer service orientation


• Ability to work well both in a team environment and independently


• Decision making and problem-solving skills


• Able to effectively deal with new and unique assignments


• Strong planning and organizational skills with an eye for detail


• Creative thinker with solution-oriented working approach


• Strong organizational, planning, and interpersonal skills


• Good problem and conflict resolution skills


• Ability to travel on an as needed basis (e.g., committee meetings, relevant AICPA conferences, etc.)

Required Experience, Qualifications & Education:

• Minimum 7-8 years of current (or recent past) public accounting or similar experience in governmental auditing and accounting


• Bachelor’s degree


• CPA

Preferred Experience, Qualifications & Education:

• Prefer experience in performing audits of governmental entities including state and local financial statement audits, single audits, and other compliance audits.

Why Work for Us?
At The Association, you are part of a global, diverse and talented group of colleagues. You have opportunities to innovate and collaborate in a leading organization that impacts individuals and businesses. You’ll have opportunities to progress while enjoying an exciting work environment that supports and celebrates individual achievement, development and professional satisfaction.

Together, we will lead the most influential body of professional accountants and create the future of the global accounting profession.

We offer competitive benefits, PTO, flexible working principles, and a supportive, collaborative team environment.