Public Sector Internal Audit Consulting Manager

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Job Description:

Crowe is seeking an experienced CPA Consultant to join our Government Consulting practice. The position requires an experienced Risk and Compliance Consulting Manager, and the role goes beyond traditional audit work, requiring a professional who can integrate audit expertise with risk advisory and compliance consulting. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of internal controls, regulatory frameworks, and risk assessment practices, coupled with the ability to develop actionable client deliverables and provide strategic guidance on process and compliance improvements. Success in this position means thriving in a consulting environment where engagements are varied, dynamic, and focused on helping government clients manage risk, strengthen compliance, and enhance operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop engagement plans and workpaper templates for client projects
• Execute engagement work plans and ensure timely delivery of high-quality results
• Proactively mentor and develop staff to support efficient project delivery
• Set performance expectations for team members and provide constructive feedback regularly
• Troubleshoot potential engagement issues (e.g., obtain additional documentation or clarification to support findings)
• Draft recommendations for a variety of engagements (e.g., audit findings, business process improvements, corrective action plans, value-add opportunities)
• Support development of client deliverables and presentations
• Contribute to business development efforts, including proposal writing and client relationship support

Required Qualifications:

• Active CPA license
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in government-related engagements
• Demonstrated background in consulting-style engagements across multiple clients and industries
• Experience with varied audit and consulting projects and not only government financial statement audits (e.g., operational reviews, compliance assessments, risk evaluations)
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, GASB, and GAGAS
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to assess internal controls, evaluate design effectiveness, and recommend improvements

Preferred, but not required:

• Prior experience leading teams and mentoring junior staff
• Exposure to business development or client relationship management activities

Additional Information:

• This position is a hybrid role with flexibility for remote work, while also requiring on-site client visits and time in Crowe offices as needed.
• Travel requirements: Approximately 25%

We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe's values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.

Our Benefits:
Your exceptional people experience starts here. At Crowe, we know that great peopleare what makes a great firm. We care about our people and offer employees a comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about what working at Crowe can mean for you!

How You Can Grow:
We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach that will guide you in your career goals and aspirations. Learn more about where talent can prosper!

More about Crowe:
Crowe (www.crowe.com) is one of the largest public accounting, consulting and technology firms in the United States. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities while also helping clients reach their goals with tax, advisory, risk and performance services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.

Crowe LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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