Audit Manager - Government Sector

Your Journey at Crowe Starts Here: At Crowe, you can build a meaningful and rewarding career with real flexibility to balance work and life. We value you for who you are, nurture your well-being, and support your professional growth. Over our 80-year history, innovation has been at the core of our DNA across audit, tax, and consulting groups. Join us in an environment where you can help shape the future of our industry. Job Description: Crowe is expanding rapidly and seeking future leaders! This is an exciting opportunity for those looking for a path toward partnership and career development. About the Team: The Audit & Assurance team at Crowe specializes in providing attestation services, alongside accounting and consulting for applying accounting principles. Our professionals exhibit a dedication to audit quality, understanding the market and business challenges our clients face. Join one of our largest practices and be part of a vibrant team! About the Role: We are looking for an experienced Audit Manager with a strong background in state and local government accounting and auditing. This role uniquely combines client service responsibilities leading government audit engagements with responsibilities in our National Office. You will engage in client-facing audit work while also working on firmwide technical, quality, and training initiatives. What You'll Do: Client Service - Public Sector Audit Manage multiple audit engagements for state and local government clients ensuring high-quality and compliant service delivery. Lead and mentor engagement teams, providing constructive feedback and guidance to support professional growth. Develop and maintain robust relationships with government entities and stakeholders. Proactively identify client needs and explore opportunities to expand services. Stay current on governmental accounting and auditing standards (GASB, GAAS, Uniform Guidance, and Yellow Book) and industry trends affecting the public sector. National Office Consult on accounting standards and their financial reporting impacts. Analyze complex transactions and assess their implications for financial statements and disclosures. Monitor emerging accounting, auditing, and regulatory developments, especially those related to the public sector. Create and present internal training materials on new or evolving accounting and auditing topics. Draft technical memos and whitepapers to communicate interpretations of authoritative standards and regulations. Participate in speaking engagements to contribute to Crowe's industry thought leadership. Collaborate with practice leadership on technical inquiries and enhance audit quality across the firm. Qualifications: 5+ years of recent and relevant public accounting external audit experience, particularly with state and local government clients. Must be a licensed CPA in your home state or capable of obtaining a reciprocal license. Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, GASB, Uniform Guidance, and Yellow Book requirements. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey complex accounting and auditing concepts clearly. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple engagements, prioritize tasks, and deliver exceptional client service. Proven experience in supervising and developing staff. Strong interest in technical research, policy development, and assurance methodology. Willingness to travel as needed and work additional hours during peak periods. Why Crowe: At Crowe, you'll find the support, flexibility, and resources to expand your expertise and advance your career. You will work closely with leaders who appreciate your perspective and connect with specialists across the firm. This role integrates the opportunity to lead impactful client work with the chance to influence the strategic direction of our firm. Gain deep technical exposure, collaborate with practice leaders, and play a significant role in shaping our approach to public sector auditing and reporting. We expect our candidates to embody Crowe's values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define our culture, and we insist on ethical and integrity-driven behavior at all times. In compliance with federal law, all hires will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Crowe is currently not sponsoring work authorization. The estimated salary range for this role is $81,000.00 - $192,000.00 per year, taking into account various factors, including skill sets, experience, training, and other organizational needs. Our Benefits: Experience a comprehensive total rewards package at Crowe. We prioritize our people as the driving force behind our success. How You Can Grow: We are committed to nurturing your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will meet regularly with your Career Coach to guide your career goals. More about Crowe: Crowe is among the largest public accounting, consulting, and technology firms in the U.S. We leverage deep industry expertise to deliver audit services while assisting clients in their tax, advisory, risk, and performance needs. Crowe is recognized as one of the best places to work in the country and serves clients worldwide as an independent member of Crowe Global, which comprises over 200 independent firms across 130 countries. Crowe LLP is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment. We do not accept unsolicited candidates or resumes from agencies without a pre-existing agreement. Crowe will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need accommodation to apply, please visit our Applicant Assistance and Accommodations page for more information.

Created: 2026-03-12