MGO (Macias Gini & O'Connell LLP) · 21 hours ago
Financial Accounting Advisory Services, Director (Public Sector)
Los Angeles County, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $250K/yr
10+ years expMGO is a top CPA and advisory firm seeking a motivated Financial Accounting Advisory Services Director with a strong passion for client service. This role involves leading and developing future leaders in technical accounting while managing outsourced accounting operations for clients primarily in the public sector.
ConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Experience delivering and overseen the day-to-day financial accounting activities for assigned client(s) (successfully playing the controller and CFO role)
Leads go to market strategy responsibilities for the region with proven results. Actively participates as the initiator of new client lead revenue generation with prospects
Conducts self in a professional manner to develop trust with the client and assigned staff as a trusted adviser
Ability to manage, mentor and motivate team members
Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines on a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality of service offerings
Ability to roll-up their sleeves and perform the activities necessary to successfully deliver on the clients daily, monthly, and quarterly financial needs
Analyze financial data providing actionable insight that leads to information decision making by the client
Anticipates, identifies, and resolves client challenges while identifying opportunities for improvement of operations
Ensures all staff assigned are properly and professionally managed, providing oversight, guidance and to develop through active coaching and training
Develop and maintain engagement budgets
Write engagement agreements and statement of work
This role will require travel to and from client site, some overnight stay required (10-40%)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field required
10+ years of relevant work experience
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required
Experience in professional services (public accounting) with progressive experience in delivery of accounting and financial management solutions
Strong technical accounting knowledge (US GAAP and GAGAS)
Strong business development skills with a proven track record of generating revenue with new and existing clients
Experience working with governmental/public sector entities
Experienced with Microsoft Office suite of products: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
Commitment to excellence, attention to detail, accountable and reliable with strong work ethic
Experience delivering and overseeing the day-to-day financial accounting activities for assigned client(s) (successfully playing the controller and CFO role)
Leads go to market strategy responsibilities for the region with proven results
Conducts self in a professional manner to develop trust with the client and assigned staff as a trusted adviser
Ability to manage, mentor and motivate team members
Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines on a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality of service offerings
Ability to roll-up their sleeves and perform the activities necessary to successfully deliver on the clients daily, monthly, and quarterly financial needs
Analyze financial data providing actionable insight that leads to information decision making by the client
Anticipates, identifies, and resolves client challenges while identifying opportunities for improvement of operations
Ensures all staff assigned are properly and professionally managed, providing oversight, guidance and to develop through active coaching and training
Develop and maintain engagement budgets
Write engagement agreements and statement of work
This role will require travel to and from client site, some overnight stay required (10-40%)
Preferred
Knowledge of full cycle accounting/finance processes: AR/AP, order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, record-to-report, financial planning & analysis, month end close, reconciliation, intercompany eliminations, consolidation and financial reporting
Knowledge of best practice policy, procedures and controls
Knowledge of state & local government/public sector rules and regulations
Experience/exposure to a variety of accounting platforms: QuickBooks, Xero, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite and Sage, and industries, both public and private
Benefits
Performance Bonus where you can earn up to 15% of your base salary per year.
Company
MGO (Macias Gini & O'Connell LLP)
MGO is an accounting company that offers business consulting services in San Diego.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-07-23Corporate Round
Leadership Team
Cynthia Pon
COO & Partner
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