Overview
Summary:
With the increasing number of states allowing medical or adult-use of Cannabis, MGO’s Cannabis practice is experiencing rapid growth as we support our clients navigating this emerging regulatory and financial environment. This Manager position can be either full-time or seasonal, and allows for remote work as well. Due to a robust technology platform, we are happy to consider candidates from anywhere in the country. Seasonal candidates should expect to generally work from October to May, subject to discussion and negotiation.
In this role under broad supervision, you will manage a team of lower level associates for the purposes of client service. Employees in this job class plan, budget, and execute engagements, delegate work, and complete report products. This job class requires: knowledge of advanced accounting principles, which would be derived from several years of experience as a Senior Associate, and the ability to manage a variety of business and operational functions, maintain positive client relations, and produce high-quality results for the firm.
Core Responsibilities:
Leading Managing and Holding People Accountable (LMA)
Understand and assist in execution of growth strategies (research calls, pipeline mgmt., COPs, etc.)
Manage the engagement (job) project management, billing / ensures QC (technical) standards
Takes care of the client (meets deadlines, timely communication)
Develops engagement team (prepares seniors to the next level)
Essential Functions:
Exhibit technical proficiency and the management ability to plan, budget for, and manage complete audit and/or client engagements, including preparation of reporting products, in accordance with MGO’s policies, procedures and practices.
Demonstrate a command of project management skills exhibiting the ability to complete and deliver products and services in a timely and efficient manner.
Manage lower level associates, providing timely verbal and written feedback including conducting annual performance evaluations.
Exhibit expertise in assigned areas/departments of the firm.
Demonstrate ability to resolve technical and client service issues and/or problems independently.
Recognize and capitalize on opportunities to provide additional services to clients.
Monitor and manage hourly yields realized on engagement or client billings, pursuing cost savings and raising ideas from others and self.
Prepare billing worksheets as per firm schedule and procedures and communicate with clients to ensure satisfaction and retention.
Communicate effectively (verbal, written, presentation skills) with all levels of associates, HQ personnel, management, partners and clients.
May act as advisor to lower level associates.
Actively participates in professional associations/affiliations.
Assist in firm management/administration functions as assigned by the partners.
Personnel responsibilities such as hiring, termination, promotion, demotion, assignment and performance feedback.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in public accounting, corporate accounting required with a minimum of 1, but typically 2 +, years of experience as a Senior Associate.
Proven ability to assign work, guide employees and complete projects on time and in budget.
Bachelor’s Degree in accounting OR Bachelor’s Degree plus requisite accounting coursework.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License from appropriate state.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to direct reports, management at higher levels and clients.
CPA License (active and in good standing) from appropriate state.
Success Factors:
Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, in English.
Must be able to keep client matters strictly confidential.
Must have excellent interpersonal skills and customer service skills.
Description
Founded in 1987, MGO (Macias Gini & O’Connell LLP) is one of the fastest growing professional services firms in the country with a staff of over 300 in offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento, Walnut Creek, Century City, Newport Beach, Beverly Hills, Woodland Hills, San Diego, San Francisco, Miami and New Delhi. The firm offers a diverse array of assurance, tax, consulting, staffing, outsourcing and advisory services to clients that range from aerospace and engineering firms, to hospitals and nonprofit foundations – from the largest government entities in the country, to the biggest celebrities in Hollywood.
MGO is ranked as one of the top CPA firms in the nation by
Accounting Today and
Inside Public Accounting. And the firm was awarded the ‘Best of Accounting’ designation in
Client Satisfaction by the independent research firm,
Inavero.
In addition to advancement opportunities, we offer benefit packages that may include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Parking/Transit Accounts, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and 401(k) with a company match. To find out more about MGO, visit our website at www.mgocpa.com.