Audit Manager - Atlanta, GA

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Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC is seeking a Manager for their Audit Department. We are a Top 100 CPA Firm and have been one continuous entity since 1918.

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
Additional duties as assigned

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT/RELATIONSHIPS

Participates in Firm activities (facilitating CPE, recruiting, inspections, etc.)
Trains staff through on-the-job training and facilitating internal CPE
Provides real-time and ongoing constructive feedback (both positive & negative) to entire engagement team
May serve as a Career Advisor
Successfully has difficult conversations with clients and engagement team members
Possesses the maturity to serve as a role model for staff (client interactions, WorkLife 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