Description

We are currently seeking Advisory Managers to join our firm. Advisory Managers have exhibited technical proficiency and the ability to supervise and complete advisory engagements, while serving as intermediaries between partners, clients, and engagement teams.

Successful candidates will enjoy minimal out of town travel and a great work-life balance, including a hybrid work schedule. Maher Duessel offers quality experience working with well known clients, as well as a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Qualifications:

An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting, and/or an undergraduate or graduate degree with sufficient coursework to qualify to become licensed as a CPA
Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in public accounting
Government and non-profit experience preferred
CPA preferred, other relevant certifications (e.g., CGFM, CFE, CITP) encouraged
Must have spent at least 1 year as an Advisory Supervisor
Demonstrated a high degree of technical knowledge
Exhibited a strong emphasis on communication and networking
Demonstrated strong time-management skills
A strong dedication to teamwork, leadership, and client service
Proven ability to effectively supervise, train, and develop people
Integrity within the professional environment
Ability to adapt to work schedule and job requirements, including some travel and hours beyond the standard workday as needed
Reliable transportation

Responsibilities:

Develop people by encouraging individuals to think for themselves and take responsibility for their contributions to the team
Successfully delegate work to all levels of staff
Provide performance feedback and training, and complete performance evaluations for staff, senior and supervisor levels
Foster teamwork and lead by example
Supervise several low-to-moderate complexity advisory engagements at one time, managing time and resources of all staff assigned to the related engagements
Use technology to continually learn, enhance service delivery, and improve efficiency
Identify and communicate trends and developments relevant to the government and non-profit industries
Demonstrate a deep understanding of the government and non-profit industries
Maintain cooperative relationships with other engagement teams
Understand Maher Duessel and its service lines and actively assess/present ways to apply knowledge and services
Develop long-term relationships and networks both internally and externally
Participate in performing advisory projects related to complex and/or specialized issues
Collaborate to plan engagement objectives and strategies that appropriately address client needs
Schedule personnel and identify opportunities to improve efficiencies
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with client management throughout the year
Review and evaluate advisory work, financial statements, and other reports, ensuring compliance with professional standards and firm policy
Understand the scope of the engagement and provide input on client retention and fee structure
Monitor engagement progress to ensure scope of engagement has not been exceeded and that additional services are identified and billed as necessary
Control the billing of engagement fees by developing and adhering to a billing plan
Participate in the presentation of client financial statements, engagement results and deliverables to the client’s leadership, boards, and committees
Actively participate in the firm’s business development efforts
Positively represent the firm at business and community functions and maintain current, acquire new, and expand existing client relationships
Represent the firm through involvement in professional, recruiting, charitable, and/or civic events and organizations
Promote the firm’s reputation through participation and presentation at conferences and seminars
Actively work towards passing the CPA exam and/or obtaining other relevant professional certifications (e.g., CGFM, CFE, CITP) as appropriate

About our Firm:

Maher Duessel is a leading regional CPA firm that was founded to provide high-caliber audit, tax, and consulting services to clients in the governmental and non-profit sectors. Since 1989, Maher Duessel has offered the personalized service of a regional accounting firm while providing the technical and regulatory knowledge of a national accounting firm. With offices in Pittsburgh, Butler, Harrisburg, State College, Erie, and Lancaster, we have the largest staff dedicated solely to governmental, non-profit, and Single Audit issues in Pennsylvania. Our mission statement, Pursuing the Profession While Promoting the Public Good, reflects our passion and commitment to providing expert technical services while helping our clients further their own missions. The firm has been recognized for the past several years, including in 2025, by the Central Penn Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania and named one of the Fastest Growing Companies by the Pittsburgh Business Times.

Maher Duessel strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of sex, race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender transition, transgender identity, genetics information, use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness, or physical handicap, or any other legally protected status. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and benefits associated with employment.

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