Assurance, Senior Associate (Governments)
Irvine, CA | Los Angeles, CA | Sacramento, CA | San Diego, CA | Walnut Creek, CA (Hybrid)
Dallas, TX (Remote)
Build a Career That Impacts Communities
At MGO, we're more than a CPA and advisory firm. We're trusted advisors to organizations that shape industries, strengthen communities, and drive meaningful change. As a nationally recognized Best Place to Work with more than 500 professionals across the U.S. and India, we're committed to helping our people grow, lead, and thrive.
We're looking for an experienced Assurance Senior Associate to join our expanding State and Local Government Practice. This is a unique opportunity to work on some of the nation's most significant government audits, including large states, counties, cities, airports, ports, transit agencies, and one of the largest statewide federal compliance audits in the country.
What You'll Do
- Lead audit engagements from planning through completion.
- Manage budgets, timelines, staffing, and client communications.
- Supervise, coach, and develop associates and experienced staff.
- Build trusted relationships with government leaders and key stakeholders.
- Review workpapers, identify risk areas, and ensure audit quality.
- Develop expertise in government auditing standards, federal compliance, and complex public-sector reporting.
- Contribute to practice growth through client service excellence and business development initiatives.
What You'll Bring
- 2 ½ + years of public accounting experience; State and Local Government audit experience strongly preferred but not required.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field with required accounting coursework.
- CPA license preferred; CPA eligible or actively pursuing certification required.
- Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple engagements while delivering exceptional client service.
Why MGO?
✅ Work on high-profile government engagements that make a tangible impact on communities.
✅ Gain direct exposure to partners and industry leaders who invest in your success.
✅ Accelerate your career with clear advancement opportunities in one of the nation's fastest-growing firms.
✅ Enjoy a people-first culture built on trust, flexibility, inclusion, and innovation.
✅ Competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and flexible work arrangements designed to support your life and career.
Skills Required
- At least 2.5 years of public accounting experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field with required accounting coursework
- CPA eligible or actively pursuing CPA certification
- Strong leadership skills
- Project management skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple engagements while delivering exceptional client service
- State and local government audit experience
- CPA license
What We Do
MGO is a global team of financial service professionals serving the full scope of needs shaping our clients’ business and personal goals. Our team members stand ready to help our clients grow through assurance, tax, advisory, outsourcing, and private client services. With human care at the core of everything we do, we provide outstanding service experiences, delivered with sophisticated digital tools that work effortlessly for our clients. Our global platform serves clients in over 100 countries and in 40 different languages. From offices throughout the US, India, and Asia, we engage our clients in real-time when and where they need us the most. We are honored to work alongside innovators in culture-defining industries. Whether serving a pre-revenue startup, industry leader, high-net-worth individual, or trusted government agency, we provide holistic financial guidance to shape long-term success.
