Senior Manager

Overview

Consulting: Senior Manager

 

 

At MGO - (Macias, Gini & O’Connell LLP) 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 50 CPA and advisory firm of 600+ 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:

The Senior Manager is responsible for delivering advisory projects, overseeing other managers and supervisors in their project management, and serving as a client relationship manager for large clients.

 

Project management roles include overseeing all aspects of project delivery including project planning and kick-off, project staffing and staff team management, leading client interviews, performing and overseeing delivery of key project elements and analysis, and overall project management (e.g., project billing, status reporting and monitoring). 

 

In addition to project delivery responsibilities, the Senior Manager will have additional responsibilities including leading client relationships, bringing firmwide resources to client relationships, leading business development activities, developing and supervising staff, attending conferences and industry events, and participating in office and firm events.

 

The Senior Manager will provide internal audit and management consulting services, including internal audit services, performance audits/reviews, business process and internal control studies, benchmarking studies, efficiency analysis, and more.  The Senior Manager will primarily serve government and public sector organizations.

 

Essential duties:

• Contributions to the Firm Culture.
• Model the core values of MGO.
• Maintain agility to adapt quickly to shifting needs, demands, technology, or process changes.
• Serve as a client relationship manager, serving as the key day-to-day contact with the client.
• Oversee all aspects of project delivery, including overseeing project teams and other managers/supervisors in their work.
• Ensure delivery of all project tasks on time and on budget.
• Lead client interviews and perform critical components of testing/analysis.
• Review work of other team members.
• Oversee development of client deliverables, providing coaching to other team members.
• Learn service delivery methodology and tools/technology to deliver projects in accordance with firm quality standards.
• Collaborate and communicate with client and team members professionally.
• Participate in industry conferences and training to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Be a leader in the growth process, including developing proposals, leading interviews with prospects, developing thought leadership, and assisting with other business development efforts.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA or Master’s Degree in relevant field (e.g., Business, Accounting or Public Affairs/Administration)
• 7+ years of work experience, ideally in public accounting in the public sector specialized in audit, internal audit or related internal control positions.
• Relevant certification preferred (e.g., CPA, CIA, CFE, etc.)
• Proficiency in professional writing, spreadsheets and presentation creation tools.
• Ability to coach and lead team members.
• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Effective time management and prioritization skills.
• Establish subject batter expertise in the public sector.
• Demonstrated success in high pressure scenarios.
• The ability to travel to meet client needs and work collaboratively with others in person and remotely.

 

Success Factors:

• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
• Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism.
• Ability to effectively manage o