Job Description for MANAGING CONSULTANT - PI Practice Area

Company Description:

The Johnsson Group (TJG) is a finance and business operations improvement consulting firm focused on helping clients design and implement sustainable solutions to achieve strategic goals and operational objectives. Drawing on a team of MBAs, CPAs and other business experts with experience in the corporate arena, TJG collaborates with clients to improve finance and accounting operations, enhance business performance, reduce business risk and facilitate data-driven decisions.

Position Overview:

The Managing Consultant is responsible for providing the day to day management of projects as well as hands-on functional/technical experience to financial and operational clients. The primary responsibilities of the Managing Consultant will include contributing and managing consulting projects for clients within the company's practice areas. In doing so, the Managing Consultant will be involved in developing project plans, conducting interviews and other data gathering exercises, analyzing and documenting the results, generating alternative solutions, and presenting formal recommendations to the client. The Managing Consultant will also be responsible for managing client relationships, working closely with team members, providing regular status reports to clients and company management, and helping to develop proposals for new business.

Managing Consultants have a target of 70% utilization, with the remainder of their time networking and selling to existing clients.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum 8 years experience in finance, accounting, or management/business consulting
2. Minimum of 2 years Management Consulting experience in 2 of the following: Process Improvement/System Implementation, Compliance/Risk/SOX/Internal Audit, External Reporting/SEC Advisory or IT Audit
3. Experience with Big 4 preferred
4. Experience working in a team environment
5. Excellent analytical skills used to translate information from meetings into documentation
6. Solid written and verbal communication skills and the interpersonal skills needed to quickly establish relationships of trust and collaboration
7. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, MS Access and Visio preferred
8. Ability to establish credibility in the eyes of senior-level, financially literate executives on the basis of expertise, maturity, and professionalism
9. Proven client/engagement management experience; ability to recognize new selling opportunities with current clients and close on those opportunities
10. Excellent time-management and prioritization skills
11. Strong interpersonal skills and experience facilitating group meetings and interview sessions
12. Positive and professional attitude
13. MBA or CPA required.
14. PMO certification is a plus
15. Willingness to travel approximately 25%.

Essential Job Competencies:

1. Ability to directly supervise a number of projects and consultants including coaching and mentoring to the Lead Consultant and project team of all assigned projects.
2. Identify and track profit improvement initiatives (cost reduction, cost elimination, improved revenues) delivered to client across all client projects.
3. Ability to resolve staffing and performance issues prior to client and/or team dynamic impact.
4. Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers, and uses first-hand customer information for improvements in products and services.
5. Foster a team approach among TJG colleagues within each client.
6. Maintain a working knowledge of the latest techniques, rulings and technology within the current business environment.
7. Maintains composure under pressure, manages stress well, and can be a settling influence in a crisis.
8. Demonstrates integrity, is widely trusted, and is seen as a direct individual able to present the truth in an appropriate and helpful manner.
9. Practices attentive and active listening, encourages the speaker to completely finish his/her thoughts, and is able to accurately restate the position of others whether he/she agrees or disagrees.

While The Johnsson Group does work for clients nationally, we are only considering candidates who are local to the Chicago area.

Our privacy policy: Your resume and information will be kept completely confidential. We do not check references without the explicit permission of the candidate.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please forward resume via email to recruiting@thejohnssongroup.com.

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