Senior Associate (Public Sector Consulting)
USA: Chicago, IL | Sacramento, CA | Walnut Creek, CA (Hybrid)
MGO is a Top CPA and advisory firm with 500+ professionals across the U.S. and India, serving clients in 97 countries. Recognized as a “Best Place to Work,” we support organizations shaping culture across highly regulated and mission-driven sectors, including state and local government.
The Opportunity
MGO is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join our Public Sector Advisory Services team. In this role, you will deliver advisory and internal audit projects for state and local government and public sector entities. You will lead day-to-day project activities, perform data-driven analysis, and contribute to high-quality client deliverables while mentoring junior team members.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and execute public sector advisory and internal audit engagements
- Conduct client interviews, walkthroughs, data analysis, testing, and research
- Document results in workpapers and draft clear, insightful reports
- Manage project tasks to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
- Assist with staff development and supervision
- Collaborate effectively with clients and engagement teams
- Participate in training, conferences, and firm initiatives
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field
- 3+ years of public sector experience in public accounting, audit, or internal controls
- Certification preferred (CPA, CIA, CFE, PMP, etc.), or willingness to pursue
- Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in high-pressure environments
- Willingness to travel (10–20%)
Why MGO
- Hybrid flexibility and progressive time-off policy
- People-first culture focused on growth, trust, and inclusion
- Opportunities to build expertise and advance within a fast-growing firm
Compensation: $85,000 – $120,000 plus comprehensive benefits package.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Accounting, Public Administration, or a related field
- 3+ years of public sector experience in public accounting, audit, or internal controls
- CPA, CIA, CFE, PMP, or similar certification, or willingness to pursue one
- Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in high-pressure environments
- Willingness to travel 10–20%
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.
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