Governmental Audit Manager - Atlanta, GA

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 CPEProvides 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, 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 EXPERTISEAbility 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

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

Office

Location:

Birmingham, ALSalary:
Competitive 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…