Audit Manager- Houma, LA

Mauldin & Jenkins; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education opportunities

Healthy work/life balance

Diversity and inclusion policies

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Houma, LA, seeks a skilled professional to manage client relationships, oversee audit engagements, and train staff. Candidates should possess a degree in Accounting and an active CPA license, alongside experience in public accounting. This role emphasizes a balanced work/life approach with a commitment to professional growth and development in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of industry-specific audit information and requirements.
• Managing, coaching, and developing staff accountants.
• Public accounting experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the client's first point of contact and provide ongoing support.
• Train staff and manage client engagements effectively.
• Identify complex accounting issues and deliver quality client service.
• Develop and maintain client loyalty through proactive communication.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project management

Negotiation skills

Education

B.A./B.S. in Accounting

Active CPA license

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Serves as client’s first point of contact.
• Understands the importance of fostering a personal relationship with appropriate individuals at the client.
• Proactively provides the 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 ensuring the engagement is complete and ready for Director or Partner review within the established timeframe and budget; keeps the Partner informed on engagement status and key issues in a timely manner.
• Knows the 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‑job training and facilitating internal CPE.
• Provides real‑time and ongoing constructive feedback (both positive & negative) to the 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, work‑life 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 the 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.

Expertise

• Ability to research, interpret, document and arrive at appropriate conclusions.
• Understands and applies M&J’s quality standards for self, team and client; models integrity.
• Able to effectively and efficiently work on multiple engagements at one time while maintaining excellent client service.
• Able to identify complex accounting issues.
• Completes manager‑level review for engagements in accordance with M&J’s quality control policies.
• Possesses the writing skills to draft all client deliverables (financial report, management letter, Board of Director’s letter, etc.).
• Delivers effective presentations and is able to adjust presentation style based on audience (key client meetings, COI, industry, etc.).

Required Skills / Abilities

• Understanding of industry‑specific audit information/requirements.
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
• Managing, coaching, and developing staff accountants.
• Managing multiple audit client engagements throughout the year.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Marketing the firm and services.
• Overnight travel may be necessary.
• May be required to work weekends.

Education & Experience

• B.A./B.S. in Accounting.
• Hold an active CPA license.
• Public accounting experience.

Office Location: Houma, LA

Training – In addition to on‑the‑job training, all employees will have multiple continuing education opportunities throughout the year. Depending on work assignments, you will attend industry‑specific training internally and/or externally. We also provide ample opportunities to learn new and innovative skills to become a thought leader within the accounting industry.

Salary: Competitive

Benefits – At M&J, we do not ask you to give up your personal life for your career; we encourage a healthy work/life balance by providing you with the tools, compensation, and benefits to achieve a high quality of life. To learn more about the benefits we provide, visit mjcpa.com/careers.

Mauldin & Jenkins Culture – Your goals and ideas matter at Mauldin & Jenkins – you are an integral part of our team, working with other like‑minded professionals in a technologically advanced, dynamic and friendly environment. Our dynamic environment provides opportunities for our employees to succeed.

Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, military service obligations, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.