Transaction Advisory Consulting Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the execution of consulting engagements of clients across multiple industries;
• Ensure work is completed on time and within budget;
• Identify out of scope areas and communicate with client or Partner/Practice Leader/Senior Manager as observed;
• Collaborate plan engagement objectives and a strategy that complies with professional standards and appropriately addresses risk;
• Adapt strategy and advise client of recommended changes as appropriate;
• Understand the scope of the engagement, recommend revisions as appropriate, and provide input on client retention and fee structure;
• Participate in the presentation of engagement results to those responsible for oversight;
• Delegate work effectively based on risk, team capabilities, engagement status and staff development opportunities;
• Visit client onsite (if needed) for inquiries, assignments;
• Answer client calls and emails in a timely manner with a solution-oriented approach;
• Grow networks and relationships internally and externally for the team to leverage;
• Develop the service line by working with leadership team to advance thought leadership, client and people development (direct management as well as coaching);
• Demonstrate company values and alignment with the firm’s mission and long-term vision;
• Ensure client deliverables are met within expectations, responsible for handling any escalated issues that may arise;
• Keep up to date with local and national business and economic issues;
• Participate in continuous learning activities and active research to improve and develop own and others’ technical expertise.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, to effectively interface with clients, firm management and team members with varied technical aptitudes;
• Creative and innovative approach around concepts and projects;
• Demonstrated customer service orientation, intellectual curiosity, and listening skills;
• Problem solving skills; ability to shift focus and adapt to changes;
• Education, Experience and Certifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in related field of business; Master’s degree a plus;
• 6+ years experience in consulting field with understanding of core accounting and finance principles (consideration given to relevant experience in accounting or finance areas);
• Certification and/or recognition from industry professional organizations preferred;

People Management/Relationships

• Demonstrate experience in managing teams to create an atmosphere of trust;
• Solicit diverse views to encourage improvement and innovation;
• Coach staff including providing timely meaningful written and verbal feedback;
• Contribute to people initiatives, including retaining and training team members;
• Treat everyone with respect;
• Handle difficult conversations with team members regarding performance and development;
• Proactively and effectively communicate information regarding status issues to team members both written and oral;
• Hold self and others accountable for assigned work; seek and provide continuous feedback to learn and develop in role;
• Change oriented with flexible approach.

Possession of Company Values and Alignment

• Must demonstrate experience in managing teams to create an atmosphere of trust;
• Solicit diverse views to encourage improvement and innovation;
• Coach staff including providing timely meaningful written and verbal feedback;
• Contribute to people initiatives, including retaining and training team members;
• Treat everyone with respect;
• Handle difficult conversations with team members regarding performance and development;
• Proactively and effectively communicate information regarding status issues to team members both written and oral;
• Hold self and others accountable for assigned work; seek and provide continuous feedback to learn and develop in role;
• Change oriented with flexible approach.

Essential Functions

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position as needed;
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as an adding machine, copy machine, and computer printer;
• Communicate in a professional manner and exchange information with internal and external team members/vendors as needed;
• Ability to lift/carry up to 20 pounds;
• Able to work outside of normal business hours and weekends as needed;
• Able to travel to other office locations as needed, overnight travel may be required.

Salary Range

$110,000 - $130,000