At McConnell Jones, we aim to be a catalyst for positive growth fostering an environment where unique perspectives come together to enhance client solutions. As the 2nd largest African American owned CPA firm in the U.S., we pride ourselves on the quality of our work, the tenure of our clients, and our own diversity-nearly two-thirds of our people are from an ethnically diverse background. The diversity of our people empowers the diversity of our client solutions, as captured by the firm's tagline, Diverse Thinking | Unique Perspectives.
Our Mission: To foster an environment where unique perspectives come together to enhance client solutions.
Our Vision: To be a catalyst for positive growth through the power of diverse thinking.
Join our strategy and operations consulting team at McConnell Jones. At McConnell Jones, we stand as a distinguished and nationally renowned firm specializing in accounting, business consulting, and advisory services. We are business, consulting and accounting experts who excel in resolving challenges, mitigating risk and enhancing business performance. Backed by unmatched expertise in the field, we deliver solutions honed through years of proven experience, addressing a wide spectrum of business and organizational issues. Our consulting practice is dedicated to enabling our clients to achieve operational efficiently and with cost-effectiveness.
In this pivotal hands-on role, you'll engage with diverse industries and clients, harnessing your analytical and critical thinking prowess to deeply comprehend client processes. You'll interview client personnel, prepare process maps documenting the "as is" and "to be" state of business processes, write narratives documenting tasks, perform process walkthroughs, benchmark processes against industry best practices, conduct gap analyses, and develop improvement recommendations. Leveraging your skills in process mapping, process flow diagramming, and proficient writing, you'll effectively communicate solutions. This is an opportune moment to join our consulting team, as we're in an expansion phase, offering you the chance to evolve alongside us.
Strategic Leadership
Spearhead the planning and execution of consulting projects based upon a variety of project objectives from capacity building to regulatory compliance to business process improvement.
Assist with defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
Review project assessments and evaluate project outcomes.
Ensure optimal project resource allocation.
Analytical Expertise
Utilize data analysis to drive informed business decisions and achieve optimal outcomes.
Display adeptness in conducting interviews, taking comprehensive notes, and analyzing data.
Define project tasks and ascertain resource requirements.
Develop, plan, and schedule project timelines, ensuring efficient execution.
Use Microsoft Excel and other data analytics based on project objectives.
Collaboration and Communication
Offer guidance, direction, and support to project teams.
Showcase ability to work with other team members towards a common goal.
Foster and maintain relationships with client management.
Assist with setting project goals and devising effective implementation strategies.
Communicate effectively with project teams and clients to ensure a collaborative approach.
Project Management
Provide input into project management plans designed to ensure timely and successful project completion.
Assist with aligning projects with the company's strategic objectives.
Monitor, control, and manage budget and timeline for assignments given.
Business Development
Work towards becoming a subject matter expert within McConnell Jones and among clients.
Forge connections to facilitate new business opportunities.
Collaborate with the director and team to drive practice growth.
Compliance and Security
As part of our compliance program, all team members are required to follow industry leading data and system security practices.
What you will need
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or other a related discipline.
Demonstrated experience in performance auditing, consulting, and external client interactions.
Minimum 6 years of demonstrated consulting experience, including performance auditing, across diverse industries.
Ability to work under the pressure of tight deadlines.
Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on achieving tangible business results.
Expertise in working on teams effectively.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Proficient report writing skills.
Possess effective verbal communication and presentation capabilities.
Willingness to travel as needed.
What we prefer
Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA).
Public sector experience.
Performance auditing experience.
Project management experience a plus, but not required.
What we offer
Hybrid and remote (determined by position) work arrangements available.
Stipend reimbursement for home office equipment, cell phone and home internet.
Paid Time Off (PTO) is awarded each pay period.
11 paid company holidays with 3 floating.
Medical plan with HSA employer contribution, Dental, Vision available 1st of the month after start date.
Company paid Long Term Disability.
Company paid Life Insurance.
Paid Parental Leave.
401k with company match up to 4% and 100% vested from day one.
CPA and professional license & certification bonus.
CPA exam review benefit with Becker CPA.
Certification Reimbursement for CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA.
CPE paid for 40 hours per year.
Paid Volunteer Time Off.
Fitness center available to Houston office employees.
Employee Referral bonus opportunities from $1,000 to $5,000 per hired referral.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
McConnell & Jones is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate in employment and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or Vietnam era or other protected veteran. McConnell & Jones policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. To achieve our goal of equal opportunity, we maintain an affirmative action program through which we take good faith efforts to recruit, hire and advance in employment-qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, and other protected veterans.