Assurance Senior Associate (SLG & Tribal Services)

Summary

MGO (Macias, Gini & O'Connell LLP) is a CPA and advisory firm serving highly regulated industries, including government, tribal services, gaming, technology, and entertainment. The Assurance Senior Associate will lead and supervise audit engagements for state and local governments, tribal governments, tribal enterprises, and casino and gaming entities. The role includes applying GASB and FASB standards, supporting federal compliance audits, mentoring staff, managing client relationships, and ensuring engagement quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning through issuance, including risk assessment, budgeting, fieldwork, and quality control review
• Perform and supervise audits of state and local governments, tribal governments, tribal enterprises, and casino and gaming entities
• Execute audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book), and applicable regulatory requirements
• Assist with Single Audits and testing of federal grant compliance under Uniform Guidance
• Apply and interpret accounting standards under both GASB and FASB frameworks, depending on client type and reporting requirements
• Review work performed by associates and provide coaching, mentorship, and technical guidance
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and exceptional client service
• Monitor engagement progress, budgets, billing, and overall efficiency to ensure timely completion
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and value-added recommendations for clients
• Stay current on governmental accounting standards, federal compliance requirements, tribal governance considerations, and gaming industry regulations

Skills

• 3+ years of public accounting experience in assurance services
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• Working knowledge of **Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book), GASB, FASB, and Single Audit requirements**
• Strong project management, analytical, communication, and client service skills
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience auditing state and local governments, tribal governments, tribal enterprises, casino and gaming entities, or other highly regulated organizations preferred
• CPA license preferred, or CPA eligible and actively pursuing certification
• Experience with governmental fund accounting, tribal enterprise reporting, gaming industry audits, and federal compliance engagements is highly desirable
• Experience supervising and mentoring staff preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 3+ years of public accounting experience in assurance services
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• Working knowledge of **Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book), GASB, FASB, and Single Audit requirements**
• Strong project management, analytical, communication, and client service skills
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Haves

• Experience auditing state and local governments, tribal governments, tribal enterprises, casino and gaming entities, or other highly regulated organizations preferred
• CPA license preferred, or CPA eligible and actively pursuing certification
• Experience with governmental fund accounting, tribal enterprise reporting, gaming industry audits, and federal compliance engagements is highly desirable
• Experience supervising and mentoring staff preferred

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits
• Professional development programs
• CPA support
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements