Governmental Audit Manager - Atlanta, GA

MAULDIN & JENKINS LLC • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC is seeking a Manager for their Audit department. This is a great opportunity for a candidate to join a Top 100 Firm recognized by Inside Public Accounting and named as a Top Place to Work. The candidate should have the following characteristics. Job Responsibilities: CLIENT SERVICE EXCELLENCE Serves as client’s first point of contact Understands importance of fostering a personal relationship with appropriate individuals at client Proactively provides client with relevant information (industry developments, accounting guidance) throughout the year to create and maintain client loyalty Delegates appropriately while considering engagement economics as well as providing development opportunities for team and self Able to manage and meet the expectations of self, team, and clients Responsible for seeing that engagement is complete and ready for Director or Partner review within established timeframe and budget; keeps the Partner informed on engagement status and key issues in a timely manner Knows client’s business goals, strategy and what motivates the client; serves as a valued business advisor for appropriate client management PEOPLE MANAGEMENT/RELATIONSHIPS Participates in Firm activities (facilitating CPE, recruiting, inspections, etc.) Trains staff through on-the-job training and facilitating internal CPE Provides real-time and ongoing constructive feedback (both positive & negative) to entire engagement team May serve as a Mentor Successfully has difficult conversations with clients and engagement team members Possesses the maturity to serve as a role model for staff (client interactions, WorkLife balance, etc.) PRODUCTIVITY & BUSINESS GROWTH Meets charge hour and margin goals Displays an ability to set and maintain business development goals Manages existing client relationships to learn about existing and/or potential needs Understands dynamics of our relationship and engagement history with the client; uses information about prior work to improve current engagement efficiencies Strong awareness of engagement economics and the key drivers of success/profitability; involved in billing process and financial arrangements Identifies out of scope work and tactfully discusses the issue with client, if appropriate Strong project management and multi-tasking skills; can meet or exceed time and budget expectations Understands M&J’s service line offerings in all business units Participates in internal/external networking activities while enhancing existing COI network Participates in proposal process: prospective client meetings, proposal drafting, budget development Develops and begins to demonstrate strong negotiation skills EXPERTISE Ability to research, interpret, document and arrive at appropriate conclusions Understands and applies M&J’s quality standards for self, team and client; models integrity Able to effectively and efficiently work on multiple engagements at one time, while maintaining excellent client service Able to identify complex accounting issues Completes Manager level review for engagements in accordance with M&J’s quality control policies Possesses the writing skills to draft all client deliverables (financial report, management letter, governing body reports, etc.) Delivers effective presentations and is able to adjust presentation style based on audience (key client meetings, COI, industry, etc.) Education and Experience: B.A./B.S. in Accounting Hold an Active CPA License Public accounting experience Governmental Experience preferred, but not required

Requirements

• B.A./B.S. in Accounting
• Hold an Active CPA License
• Public accounting experience
• Understanding of industry-specific audit information/requirements
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills
• Managing, coaching, and developing staff accountants
• Managing multiple audit client engagements throughout the year
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Marketing the Firm and services

Nice To Haves

• Governmental Experience preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Serves as client’s first point of contact
• Understands importance of fostering a personal relationship with appropriate individuals at client
• Proactively provides client with relevant information (industry developments, accounting guidance) throughout the year to create and maintain client loyalty
• Delegates appropriately while considering engagement economics as well as providing development opportunities for team and self
• Able to manage and meet the expectations of self, team, and clients
• Responsible for seeing that engagement is complete and ready for Director or Partner review within established timeframe and budget; keeps the Partner informed on engagement status and key issues in a timely manner
• Knows client’s business goals, strategy and what motivates the client; serves as a valued business advisor for appropriate client management
• Participates in Firm activities (facilitating CPE, recruiting, inspections, etc.)
• Trains staff through on-the-job training and facilitating internal CPE
• Provides real-time and ongoing constructive feedback (both positive & negative) to entire engagement team
• May serve as a Mentor
• Successfully has difficult conversations with clients and engagement team members
• Possesses the maturity to serve as a role model for staff (client interactions, WorkLife balance, etc.)
• Meets charge hour and margin goals
• Displays an ability to set and maintain business development goals
• Manages existing client relationships to learn about existing and/or potential needs
• Understands dynamics of our relationship and engagement history with the client; uses information about prior work to improve current engagement efficiencies
• Strong awareness of engagement economics and the key drivers of success/profitability; involved in billing process and financial arrangements
• Identifies out of scope work and tactfully discusses the issue with client, if appropriate
• Strong project management and multi-tasking skills; can meet or exceed time and budget expectations
• Understands M&J’s service line offerings in all business units
• Participates in internal/external networking activities while enhancing existing COI network
• Participates in proposal process: prospective client meetings, proposal drafting, budget development
• Develops and begins to demonstrate strong negotiation skills
• Ability to research, interpret, document and arrive at appropriate conclusions
• Understands and applies M&J’s quality standards for self, team and client; models integrity
• Able to effectively and efficiently work on multiple engagements at one time, while maintaining excellent client service
• Able to identify complex accounting issues
• Completes Manager level review for engagements in accordance with M&J’s quality control policies
• Possesses the writing skills to draft all client deliverables (financial report, management letter, governing body reports, etc.)
• Delivers effective presentations and is able to adjust presentation style based on audience (key client meetings, COI, industry, etc.)

Benefits

• In addition to on-the-job training, all employees will have multiple continuing education opportunities throughout the year. Depending on work assignments, you will attend industry-specific training internally and/or externally. We also provide ample opportunities to learn new and innovative skills to become a thought leader within the Accounting industry.
• At M&J, we do not ask you to give up your personal life for your career; we encourage a healthy work/life balance by providing you with the tools, compensation, and benefits to achieve a high quality of life. To learn more about the benefits we provide, visit mjcpa.com/careers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager