Consulting - Senior Manager

Overview:

Consulting Senior Manager

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 proud to be a “Best Place to Work” and is ranked as a leader by Accounting Today and Inside Public Accounting.

Summary:

The Consulting 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 Advisory 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 Advisory 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 others and hold a team accountable to a project plan.
• Formulate relationships internally to bring subject matter expertise to client relationships.
• Ability to manage client relationships, in coordination with other team members and Partners.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and customer service skills.

Nonessential Functions:

• Performs other duties as assigned from time to time by partners.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes.

Working Conditions:

• Minimal Hazards.
• Travel 30 - 50%

Why work for MGO:

At MGO, we understand that our team members give their very best when they feel fully seen, valued, and supported. Whether you are a seasoned professional ready for your next leadership role, or an emerging talent ready to launch the career of your dreams, we are committed to giving you the tools and guidance to thrive in your own unique way.

What's in it for you:

• Work at the forefront: Our clients are culture shapers and mavericks breaking new ground in competitive and highly regulated industries. They expect us to deliver truly innovative solutions, built on sound accounting fundamentals, and a vision for the future. That is why we celebrate creative problem solving and seek team members with passion for what’s next.
• Culture rooted in human care: Our style of relationship development and service delivery is based on the MGO Way, 26 fundamentals that guide our workplace culture. With a focus on mutual trust, personal responsibility, and an inclusive mindset, we believe there is no limit to what we can accomplish together.
• Where you can build something: As one of the fastest-growing firms in the nation, there is no end to the opportunities to shape a career you are passionate about. We appreciate an entrepreneurial spirit. Bring your passions, your energy, and your ideas to build a meaningful experience for yourself and our clients.
• Freedom to give your best: Because you know your goals and motivations, we offer flexible work arrangements, and a progressive time off policy that helps you achieve an optimal work/life balance.
• Compensation you deserve: We are happy to fuel your passion with a competitive compensation and benefits package that rewards hard work and motivates you to go beyond.

Management has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

Pay: $140,000 - $180,000