Governmental Advisory Services Senior Consultant - Remote Eligible

Location: Open to any location in the United States

Work Arrangement: Remote, Hybrid, or In-office

Typical Day in the Life

A typical day in the life of a Governmental Advisory Services Senior Consultant may include the following:

• Oversee ongoing and one-time advisory engagements and special studies related to state and local government financial, operational, and policy issues such as year-end close, budget and long-term financial plan development, organizational assessments, policy development, and implementation of new GASB standards.
• Apply knowledge and understanding of government industry standards and best practices related to finance and accounting in order to implement and adhere to agency policies, procedures, and financial reporting requirements.
• Manage a team performing routine assessments of processes, procedures, internal controls, and transactions in order to provide recommendations for improvements deemed required by the results of external inspections.
• Introduce efficiencies to applications in practice, or the understanding and usability of results to enhance the decision making process.
• Ensure cyclical accounting and financial reporting objectives of the client are met including routine balance account reconciliations, monthly and quarterly journal entries, month end and year end closing duties, budget to actual analysis, and routine financial reporting.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel advanced concepts to analyze large amounts of financial data.
• Provide coaching and support to team members through delegation and supervision of engagement tasks, hands-on training with assigned tasks, review of work performed, and knowledge sharing of technical standards and industry best practices.
• Establish and maintain effective client relationships in regards to advisory matters as well as coordinating the delivery of services.

Who You Are

• You have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field, 5-10 years of experience in the government industry including supervisory experience. Active licensure as a Certified Public Accountant, a Master's degree, or another relevant professional certification is preferred.
• You have advanced knowledge of government accounting and financial management standards and best practices applicable at the state and/or local level.
• You are an intellectually curious, solutions-oriented person, who enjoys working independently and in small groups to develop unique solutions to complex client challenges.
• You take a creative approach when applying analytical and critical thinking skills to develop solutions to complex problems.
• You are skilled in developing a professional network and comfortable with being tasked with pursuing new business opportunities and building relationships with existing and potential clients.
• You have strong verbal and written communications skills and effective presentation skills.
• You are a multi-tasking master, and there has never been a deadline you could not meet.
• You are able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and clients.
• You enjoy coaching and mentoring team members.
• You hold yourself to the highest professional standards and maintain strict client confidentiality.

Must be authorized to work in the United States now or in the future without visa sponsorship.

Culture at Eide Bailly

Integrity. Meaningful Relationships. People. Authenticity. Trust. That's how we work.

Eide Bailly is one of the top 25 CPA and business advisory firms in the nation. Our people are the foundation for our success. People join Eide Bailly for the opportunities and stay because of the culture. We're focused on building a collaborative workplace based on integrity, authenticity, and support for one another. You'll find opportunities for education and career growth, a team dedicated to your growth and success, and benefits that put you and your family's needs first. Hear what our employees have to say about working at Eide Bailly.

Compensation: $100,000-$175,000
Our compensation philosophy emphasizes competitive and equitable pay. Eide Bailly complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying ranges. Final compensation decisions are dependent upon factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and internal equity.

Benefits

Beyond base compensation, Eide Bailly provides benefits such as: generous paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) profit sharing, life and disability insurance, lifestyle spending account, certification incentives, education assistance, and a referral program.

Next Steps

We'll be in touch! If you look like the right fit for our position, one of our recruiters will be reaching out to schedule a phone interview with you to learn more about your career interests and goals. In the meantime, we encourage you to learn more about us onFacebook,Twitter,Instagram,LinkedInor ourAbout Uspage.

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Eide Bailly LLP is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

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