Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC is seeking a Manager for their Audit Department. We are a Top 100 CPA Firm and have been one continuous entity since 1918.
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
Additional duties as assigned
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 Career Advisor
Successfully has difficult conversations with clients and engagement team members
Possesses the maturity to serve as a role model for staff (client interactions, Work Life 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, Board of Director’s letter, etc.)
Delivers effective presentations and is able to adjust presentation style based on audience (key client meetings, COI, industry, etc.)
Required Skills/Abilities:
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
Overnight travel may be necessary
May be required to work weekends
Education and Experience:
Office Location: Covington, LA
Training:
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.
Salary: Competitive
Benefits:
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.
Mauldin and Jenkins Culture:
Your goals and ideas matter at Mauldin & Jenkins – you are an integral part of our team, working with other like-minded professionals in a technologically advanced, dynamic and friendly environment. Our dynamic environment provides opportunities for our employees to succeed.
Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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