Governmental Audit Manager - Atlanta, GA

Job 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)
• 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
• 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
• Uses information about prior work to improve current engagement efficiencies
• 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

Productivity & Business Growth

• Maintains excellent client service
• 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

Education And Experience

• B.A./B.S. in Accounting
• Hold an Active CPA License
• Public accounting experience
• Governmental Experience preferred, but not required

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

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.

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.