Audit Manager Government Services
Cleveland, OH • Full Time
Posted on Fri, Jun 12, 2026
Overview
At Clark Schaefer Hackett, our Government Services team partners with organizations that shape communities—state agencies, cities and municipalities, school districts, public universities, and quasi-governmental entities. This Audit Manager role offers the opportunity to work on engagements that directly impact how public resources are managed, reported, and trusted.If you enjoy complex, meaningful work and want to advise organizations that serve the public good, this is a chance to grow your career in a highly visible and impactful space.
What You’ll Do
As an Audit Manager, you’ll lead multiple audit engagements from planning through delivery while serving as a trusted advisor to your clients and a coach to your team.You will plan, coordinate, and manage multiple audit engagements, ensuring quality, timeliness, and adherence to budgets. You will review workpapers, draft financial statements, and oversee the execution of audit procedures. You will build strong relationships with clients, including government agencies, municipalities, and public institutions, while serving as a strategic advisor on complex accounting, reporting, and compliance matters. You will understand each client’s unique risks and collaborate closely with firm leadership while acting as a liaison between clients and internal teams. You will also identify opportunities to expand services and contribute to broader practice growth.
Leadership & Team Development
You will play a critical role in developing the next generation of talent by coaching and mentoring staff, providing clear expectations and feedback, managing workloads, and fostering a collaborative and accountable team environment.What Sets This Role Apart
This role is centered on serving public sector clients, including state agencies, cities and municipalities, public universities, and quasi-governmental organizations. The work is both technically challenging and mission-driven, supporting transparency, accountability, and effective use of public resources.What You Bring
We are open to candidates from public accounting or directly from government or institutional environments who understand the complexity of this work.Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field and 6+ years of audit experience. Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills are essential.
Preferred qualifications include experience working with government or public-sector clients, technical expertise and experience with GASB standards, CPA certification, and prior supervisory experience.
Why CSH
Clark Schaefer Hackett is a recognized leader in government audit, and this work is a core focus of our firm—not a sideline. We have made significant investments in building a strong Government Services practice because we believe in the importance of serving organizations that impact communities every day.You will join a team that values both technical excellence and collaboration, where your work will be visible and meaningful. Our hybrid work environment provides flexibility while maintaining strong connection and support across teams. At CSH, you will have the opportunity to grow as both a technical expert and a strategic advisor, all while contributing to work that truly matters.