Public Sector Audit and Accounting Advisory Manager
Compensation
Not disclosed
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Work setup
Not specified
Seniority
Not specified
Employment
Not specified
Experience
Not specified
Category
Finance
Posted
Skills
ai
analytics
business-development
corrective-action
data-analytics
financial-reporting
Must have
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.
Relevant experience in public sector external financial statement audit, single audit, or accounting advisory services including experience leading engagements and teams.
Experience working with public sector, governmental, higher education, or other regulated organizations.
Strong knowledge of applicable standards and frameworks, including GAAP, GASB, Yellow Book, and/or Uniform Guidance.
Experience managing engagement scope, budgets, resources, timelines, testing, and deliverables.
Strong client relationships, communication, project management, and team leadership skills.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation required.
Nice to have
Experience leading complex public sector financial statement audit, single audit, or accounting advisory engagements.
Strong understanding of governmental accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, federal grant compliance, and regulatory requirements.
Ability to translate complex audit and compliance findings into practical, actionable recommendations for clients.
Experience coaching and developing team members while managing multiple engagements or workstreams.
Advanced Excel and data analytics skills, with an interest in leveraging AI and emerging technologies to improve audit quality, insights, and efficiency.
Familiarity with engagement and resource management platforms such as Workday, Retain, or similar tools.
Strong executive presence and ability to build trusted relationships with client leadership.
Full description
Your Journey at Crowe Starts Here:
At Crowe, you can build a meaningful and rewarding career. With real flexibility to balance work with life moments, you’re trusted to deliver results and make an impact. We embrace you for who you are, care for your well-being, and nurture your career. Everyone has equitable access to opportunities for career growth and leadership. Over our 80-year history, delivering excellent service through innovation has been a core part of our DNA across our audit, tax, and consulting groups. That’s why we continuously invest in innovative ideas, such as AI-enabled insights and technology-powered solutions, to enhance our services. Join us at Crowe and embark on a career where you can help shape the future of our industry.
Job Description:What It Means to Be a Consultant at Crowe
Consulting is a dynamic business focused on solving problems for our clients and serving our core markets through innovative solutions. As technology and AI continue to reshape the consulting landscape, we are looking for individuals who are curious, adaptable, and eager to learn. At Crowe, consultants are expected to build both technical and transferable skills, think critically, and use technology to solve real business problems. In this role, you will continuously learn, collaborate across teams, and explore how tools, including emerging AI capabilities, can improve efficiency, insights, and client outcomes.
In management at Crowe, you play a pivotal role in leading teams, guiding project execution, and deepening client relationships. You are expected to contribute to account planning, identify opportunities to add value, and ensure high-quality delivery. As your responsibilities expand, you take on broader account ownership, balancing project leadership with growing involvement in client strategy and solution development.
Success in this role comes from a growth mindset, strong communication skills, advanced critical thinking, and the ability to navigate new challenges with confidence.
About the Role
We’re seeking an experienced Audit and Accounting Advisory Manager to lead high-impact accounting advisory and internal audit engagements. You’ll manage engagements from planning through delivery, lead and develop teams, and advise clients on technical accounting matters, strengthening internal controls, managing risk, and navigating evolving financial and regulatory requirements.
This is an opportunity to combine your technical expertise with leadership and client advisory skills while helping public sector organizations improve how they operate and serve their stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Develop engagement plans and workpaper templates for client projects
Execute engagement work plans and ensure timely delivery of high-quality results
Public Sector Audit and Accounting Advisory Manager at Crowe (Chicago, Illinois) — aijobsearch
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
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.
Relevant experience in public sector external financial statement audit, single audit, or accounting advisory services including experience leading engagements and teams.
Experience working with public sector, governmental, higher education, or other regulated organizations.
Strong knowledge of applicable standards and frameworks, including GAAP, GASB, Yellow Book, and/or Uniform Guidance.
Experience managing engagement scope, budgets, resources, timelines, testing, and deliverables.
Strong client relationships, communication, project management, and team leadership skills.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation required.
Preferred Skills
Experience leading complex public sector financial statement audit, single audit, or accounting advisory engagements.
Strong understanding of governmental accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, federal grant compliance, and regulatory requirements.
Ability to translate complex audit and compliance findings into practical, actionable recommendations for clients.
Experience coaching and developing team members while managing multiple engagements or workstreams.
Advanced Excel and data analytics skills, with an interest in leveraging AI and emerging technologies to improve audit quality, insights, and efficiency.
Familiarity with engagement and resource management platforms such as Workday, Retain, or similar tools.
Strong executive presence and ability to build trusted relationships with client leadership.
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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.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Crowe is not sponsoring for work authorization at this time.
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Crowe, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $98,400.00 - $201,300.00 per year.
Our Benefits:
Your exceptional people experience starts here. At Crowe, we know that great people are 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 provides professional services through two separate entities: Crowe LLP delivers audit and attest services, and Crowe Advisory LLC provides tax, advisory, consulting, and other nonattest services.
The Crowe Global network consists of more than 300 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 150 countries around the globe, making it one of the largest accounting networks in the world.* As independent members of Crowe Global, Crowe LLP and Crowe Advisory LLC serve clients worldwide.
*As of July 2026.
Crowe LLP and Crowe Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) 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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Crowe LLP and Crowe Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity or any other third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes or candidates submitted to Crowe, or any employee or owner of Crowe without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Crowe, and free of charge.
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We are committed to a merit-based hiring process, evaluating all candidates consistently using objective, job-related criteria such as relevant experience, demonstrated skills, measurable impact, and alignment with the role’s responsibilities, and making employment decisions in a fair and inclusive manner free from discrimination.
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