Consulting Manager

MGO•San Diego, CA

20h•$125,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At MGO we believe that human care comes first. Only when our talent thrives can they deliver their very best to our clients. We are honored to serve agents of change in culture-shaping industries – including cannabis, sports and entertainment, technology and state and local government. We stay at the forefront by empowering the next generation of talent: rising leaders full of big ideas, passionate energy, and purpose to effect real change. Our inclusive culture, competitive benefits, and flexible work arrangements are designed to motivate and inspire our team members to build something special. MGO is a top CPA and advisory firm of 500+ professionals working remotely and in offices throughout the U.S. and India. Through frictionless digital tools, we address the local needs, and fuel the global ambitions, of clients in 97 countries. MGO is proud to be a “Best Place to Work” and is ranked as a leader by Accounting Today and Inside Public Accounting. Summary: MGO is seeking an experienced Advisory Consulting Manager to join our growing advisory practice. This role will lead and manage engagements involving financial due diligence, fraud investigations, litigation support, and forensic accounting, while supervising and developing junior team members. The Advisory Consulting Manager will serve as a key liaison between clients and engagement teams, overseeing project execution, ensuring technical excellence, and contributing to practice growth through mentoring, quality control, and client relationship management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field is required.
CPA required & CFE is a plus.
5+ years of experience with financial due diligence support, fraud and litigation support, and forensic accounting.
Demonstrated experience supervising, mentoring, and coaching lower-level staff.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and forensic accounting principles.
Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills; experience with data analytics tools is a plus.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines in a fast-paced advisory environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a public accounting firm or advisory consulting environment.
Exposure to expert witness support or regulatory matters.
Strong client service orientation and relationship management skills.
Proven ability to lead teams and drive engagement success.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage financial due diligence engagements, including quality of earnings and financial trend analyses.
Direct and oversee fraud investigations and forensic accounting engagements, including case strategy and data analysis.
Provide litigation and dispute support, including oversight of damages analyses, expert reports, and discovery assistance.
Review and interpret complex financial data to identify risks, irregularities, and key insights.
Supervise, mentor, and coach senior consultants and junior staff, providing performance feedback and technical guidance.
Manage engagement budgets, timelines, and staffing to meet delivery and quality expectations.
Review workpapers, reports, and deliverables to ensure accuracy and adherence to professional standards.
Participate in client meetings and presentations, communicating complex financial matters clearly.
Collaborate with partners and leadership on engagement planning and practice initiatives.
Support business development efforts, including proposals and client relationship expansion.
Performs other duties as assigned from time to time by leadership.