Senior Consultant (Public Sector) at MGO

Walnut Creek, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Aug, 26

Salary

120000.0

Posted On

16 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Public Sector Advisory, Internal Audit, Management Consulting, Risk Identification, Process Improvement, Workpaper Preparation, Stakeholder Management, Performance Audits, Operational Consulting, Regulatory Compliance, Analytical Skills, Technical Writing, Presentation Skills, Mentoring, Proposal Development, Business Development

Industry

Accounting

Description

Overview Senior Consultant (Public Sector) USA: Chicago, IL | Irvine, CA | Walnut Creek, CA | Onsite/Hybrid/Remote At MGO, human care comes first. We empower our people to thrive so they can make a meaningful impact for clients shaping culture and communities, including state and local government. As a nationally recognized CPA and advisory firm with 500+ professionals worldwide, MGO is proud to be a Best Place to Work and a leader in innovation and service. Role Summary The Consultant supports public sector advisory engagements for state and local government and public sector entities. This entry-level role focuses on executing project tasks, conducting analysis, and developing technical and professional skills while contributing to high-quality client service across internal audit and management consulting engagements. Key Responsibilities: Execute and support end-to-end delivery of public sector advisory engagements. Perform analyses, testing, interviews, walkthroughs, and documentation to identify risks, process improvements, and insights. Prepare high-quality workpapers, reports, and presentations aligned with MGO standards. Interact directly with client stakeholders and support trusted advisor relationships. Advisory Exposure: Support internal and performance audits, organizational and operational consulting engagements, and other consulting assessments. Apply knowledge of public sector operations, governance, and regulatory requirements. Team & Practice Contribution: Mentor and coach associates; collaborate effectively with managers and project teams. Support proposal development, research, and business development initiatives. Contribute to improving methodologies, tools, and best practices. Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Business, Public Administration, or related field. 3+ years of experience in public sector consulting, public accounting, internal audit, or advisory services. Experience serving state and local government or public sector clients prefered. Progress toward or possession of a professional certification (CPA, CIA, CFE, PMP, CISA, or similar). Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills. Ability to travel up to 5–25%. Compensation: $85,000-$120,000 + Bonus programs #LI-Hybrid #LI-Remote

Responsibilities

The role involves executing public sector advisory engagements, including internal audits and management consulting for state and local governments. Key tasks include performing risk analysis, conducting interviews, and preparing high-quality reports and presentations for clients.