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) Learn and begin applying growth process (participates in assigned RC, pipeline support, COPs, etc.) Supervise the engagement (job) and ensures QC (technical) standards Takes care of the client (meets deadlines, timely communication) Develops engagement team (prepares staff to the next level) Essential Functions: Understand and be able to explain the reasons behind the firm’s policies, procedures and practices and project management techniques. Possess technical knowledge sufficient to supervise lower level associates and lead engagements, including: coordinate work flow with client; resolve intermediate to advanced audit, accounting and client service issues; review work papers and other products produced by lower level associates; and keep engagement progressing as planned and budgeted. Prepare time budgets on engagements. Demonstrate ability to assist in the planning of audit or client engagements. Audit complex areas such as debt, derivatives and/or unusual transactions. Report day-to-day work to engagement or client manager. Ensure all work papers are complete, consistent, and contain procedures performed, evidence obtained, and conclusions reached. Prepare draft financial statements. Acquire skills (and/or refine) necessary to develop quality client relationships. Identify key issues facing clients and discuss possible solutions to increase quality and efficiency. Demonstrate complete command of all firm software. Develop a command of GAAP, GAAS, GAGAS** and any other common audit techniques. Exhibit strong communications skills (verbal; written; presentation) with lower level associates, management/partners, and clients. Provide timely performance and behavior feedback to lower level associates via verbal discussions and/or engagement evaluations. Minimum Qualifications: Minimum of 2, but typically 3 +, years of experience in public accounting, corporate accounting required. Bachelor’s Degree in accounting OR Bachelor’s Degree plus requisite accounting coursework. CPA preferred, if not a CPA, must meet educational requirements and actively sitting for the CPA exam as outlined by the Board of Accountancy in the state of your preferred office location Ability to be flexible in changing work priorities and handle numerous projects at the same time. Ability to act in a responsive manner to client inquires and requests; escalate the more difficult issues as necessary. Proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. 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.