Managing Consultant

Managing Consultant (Business Consulting Services)Job DescriptionThe Managing Consultant is responsible for leading multiple engagement teams, working with a wide variety of clients to deliver professional services, and managing business development activities on strategic and global priority accounts. Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesEngagement Management and Client RelationsDesign the program for the execution of engagements, including the preparation of activity and staffing plans. Implement the deployment of team members and the allocation of work assignments among team members according to the program.

Ensure the proper execution of plans by conducting timely reviews of work by team members and discussing issues with the appropriate staff and client personnel. Ensure that clients are properly informed of issues relevant to the engagement and that relevant and appropriate client feedback is incorporated in the conduct of the engagement. Under the supervision of the Advisory Partner, resolve issues, both internal to the engagement team and in relation to the client.

Ensure good client relationships at all times. Monitor actual time charges against the approved budget and initiate appropriate action to resolve any potential or actual problems. Review drafts of reports prepared by team members.

Ensure timely completion and submission of deliverables to clients. After the conduct of an engagement, obtain feedback from the client regarding the overall execution of the engagement and discuss the client's feedback with the Advisory Partner. People Management and Administrative FunctionsProvide work and career mentoring to the staff of the Advisory Services Division.Accomplish and discuss Performance Review Reports (PRRs) for team members.

Initiate the close-out of engagements and oversee compilation of work papers for turnover to the Central Files and archives. Monitor the Lead Consultants in updating the Power pack and the archive system for the Advisory Services Division. Undertake other projects and perform various administrative work as may be assigned by the Advisory Partners.

Initiate the opening of engagement codes, ensure timely billing of clients, and follow up on payments for such billings. Practice Development FunctionsInform the Advisory Partner of any leads that could result in Advisory Services Division engagements. Provide inputs to the Advisory Partner for further development of the Firm's revenue base.

Attend meetings with potential clients, together with the Advisory Partner. Under the supervision of the Advisory Partner, prepare the proposed approach and methodology for prospective engagements and initiate brainstorming with the prospective engagement team members. Supervise the preparation of drafts of proposals for the review of the Advisory Partner.

Ensure the timely submission of proposals and obtain feedback from prospective clients regarding submitted proposals. Initiate reporting of Advisory Services Division proposals issued and accepted to the Office of the Chairman and to the Accounting Division. QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Engineering, or other related fields (although work experience is more important).

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Financial Consultant (CFC), and/or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). Three years of experience in a supervisory position. Superior quantitative and analytical reasoning.

Preferred QualificationsStrong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to communicate across all levels and functions in the organization. Superior report writing and presentation skills.

Strong account and client management acumen. Demonstrated integrity within a professional environment.