Sr. Manager; Public​/Government - Outsourced Accounting Services

Sr. Manager (Public/Government Sector) - Outsourced Accounting Services page is loaded## Sr. Manager (Public/Government Sector) - Outsourced Accounting Services locations:
Baton Rouge:
Iselin:
Miami:
Lafayette:
New Yorktime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
Req-8681## ##
** Job Description
** At Eisner Amper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you’re starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional, the Eisner Amper experience is one-of-a-kind. You can design a career you’ll love from top to bottom – we give you the tools you need to succeed and the autonomy to reach your goals.

We are currently looking for a
** Senior Manager to join our Outsourced Finance & Accounting team focused on special projects in the Public/Government Sector.
** This team assists our clients in transforming their organizations through a collaborative approach that enables them to manage risk, overcome challenges, meet deadlines, and identify personnel to address their workforce needs.

Eisner Amper’s Outsourced Accounting Services Public Sector team partners with municipalities, special districts, authorities, and agencies to stabilize accounting operations, modernize systems, and deliver timely, GAAP/GASB-compliant reporting. The
** Senior Manager
** serves as a hands-on engagement lead who blends strategic advisory with roll-up-your-sleeves execution across the monthly close, internal controls, grants and projects, and financial reporting.
* ** Please note that this is a hybrid position, where you would be expected to go to our local office, 2-3 days a week. You must be available to work Eastern and/or Central time zones.**## What it Means to Work for Eisner Amper:
* You will get to be part of one of the largest and fastest growing accounting and advisory firms in the industry
* You will have the flexibility to manage your days in support of our commitment to work/life balance
* You will join a culture that has received multiple top “Places to Work” awards
* We believe that great work is accomplished when cultures, ideas and experiences come together to create new solutions
* We understand that embracing our differences is what unites us as a team and strengthens our foundation
* Showing up authentically is how we, both as professionals and a Firm, find inspiration to do our best work## What work you will be responsible for:
* Lead multiple outsourced accounting engagements for government clients; act as primary point of contact to Finance Directors, Controllers, and CFOs.
* Own the monthly close calendar and review of reconciliations (cash, AR/AP, grants, capital projects, debt, fixed assets), journal entries, accruals/deferrals, and work papers.
* Prepare/review GASB-compliant financial statements (governmental and proprietary funds), MD&A inputs, note disclosures, and supporting schedules; coordinate ACFR contributions as applicable.
* Translate audit requirements into practical processes; manage PBC coordination and drive remediation of audit findings.
* Assess workflows and internal controls; design scalable improvements (segregation of duties, approvals, monitoring controls, documentation standards).
* Oversee budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses, and KPIs for leadership/governing boards.
* Guide chart of accounts design, fund/department/program/project/grant dimensionality, and reporting structures within client ERPs.
* Support grants administration (allowability, cost allocation, drawdowns, reporting) and capital project accounting (bond proceeds, CIP, budget-to-actual).
* Plan and manage special projects (system transitions, data cleanup, policy/SOP development, single audit preparedness).
* Coach, review, and develop OAS staff; manage engagement economics (scope, budgets, staffing, timelines).##

Basic qualifications:

* BA/BS degree in accounting or related field
* 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with significant GASB audit and/or public-sector finance
* Deep knowledge of fund accounting and core GASB areas (leases, pensions/OPEB, capital assets, revenue recognition, restricted resources)
*…