Government (GPS) Industry Leader

Government Audit Partner

Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory, assurance, and tax services to our clients. We are proud to foster a collaborative environment focused on enabling your career growth and continuous professional development. The Government & Public Sector Group is among the largest attest practice groups for Cherry Bekaert. We seek a highly motivated Government Audit Partner to help us continue to build our government audit strength and lead the GPS industry initiatives. With the tremendous growth of this team, this is a highly visible role with increasing leadership opportunities within the practice. You'll be responsible for leading a team that provides audit and consulting services to governmental entities in the country, including local governments, public authorities, transportation agencies, school districts, and state and local agencies. These varied government clients range in revenue size from $2 million to $9 billion. Limited travel should be expected. In addition to delivering exceptional client service, you'll also team with other service line and industry partners to focus on practice growth and development. The Government Audit Partner will have the opportunity to work onsite / hybrid from any of our office locations or remotely from within the United States. Relocation assistance may be offered.

Key Responsibilities

Client Service & Audit Leadership

• Lead audit and consulting engagements for governmental entities including local governments, public authorities, transportation agencies, school districts, and state and local agencies.
• Oversee engagements for clients ranging from $2 million to $9 billion in revenue.
• Deliver exceptional client service while ensuring compliance with professional standards.
• Maintain a minimum of 600 annual client charge hours.

Industry Strategy & Growth

Talent Development & Collaboration

Marketing & Visibility

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting. Masters preferred.

Must be CPA certified and have an active CPA license.

Minimum of 10 years' experience with a large local, regional or national public accounting firm.

Local government experience (cities, counties, towns) is required. Airport authorities and / or Enterprise Funds experience a plus. Involvement with GFOA, GASB, ASBO, ICMA, and / or AGA is desirable.

Candidate's strongest traits must be in client service and business development, leading to growth. Strong leadership and staff development skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Exceptional interpersonal skills. Excellent problem solving, organizational, and analytical skills.

What You Can Expect From Us

Entrepreneurial environment focused on professional development, career advancement, and performance and rewards opportunities. Supportive partnership group with a "one firm" mentality and a commitment to colleagues' success. Big firm resources and bench strength; small firm flexibility and openness to new ideas. Defined metrics and targets that eliminate ambiguity. Flexible work arrangements with generous PTO, including a firmwide week off for the 4th of July.

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled. Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position. Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association.