GBQ Partners · 1 month ago
Japanese Business Services Leader
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expGBQ Partners is a consulting firm specializing in Japanese Business Services, seeking a Japanese Business Services Leader to oversee the profitability and growth of their practice. The role involves supervising staff, managing client relationships, and driving initiatives for practice growth and client focus.
AccountingConsultingFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Provide various consulting services and consistent, proactive client service to Japanese Business clients
Develop overall approaches and oversee delegation of tasks for completion of high priority client engagements
Supervise managers, seniors and staff assigned to engagements
Responsible for developing and maintaining sound working relationships with client senior management
Approve engagement budget, billing and scheduling
Delegate client service tasks to team members effectively
Make timely and sound decisions
Supply the resources needed by associates to produce expected results and obtain set goals
Consistently achieve targets for realization, utilization and collection of A/R established by department
Prioritize and manage multiple engagements and tasks
Consistently improve engagement efficiency
Consistently utilize all firm and department software efficiently
Create projects to improve GBQ, including committees, policies and procedures, training, HR initiatives, technology, department processes and research initiatives
Represent firm and build relationships by attending fundraisers, meetings with prospects/bankers, charitable events, professional organizations, etc
Increase firm revenue by obtaining new clients for department, increasing service offerings to existing clients, and obtaining cross-selling engagements
Develop, cultivate and maintain relationships with referral sources and clients
Responsible for client engagements and demonstrate strong leadership skills while working on client work and firm-related projects
Develop industry or technical skill specialization and expertise on specific topics within the department
Responsible for thought leadership initiatives intended to create interest and confidence in GBQ as a potential service provider. Including, but not limited to, presentations to local Japanese community
Consistently deliver outstanding client service
Effectively manage competing priorities and projects while exceeding client expectations
Identify performance improvement opportunities for clients served
Apply excellent judgment on client engagement and add value through deep understanding of client’s business industry and internal/external resources available
Exhibit behavior consistent with rules of conduct of the AICPA, OSCPA and Accountancy Board of Ohio
Exemplify Brand Attributes of the Firm and maintain a positive environment with strong team chemistry
Support and embrace all administrative policies and procedures of the Firm
Demonstrate ability to address and resolve conflict as needed
Motivate, lead and hold others accountable
Possess willingness to put firm first, speak up on important firm matters and commit to firm decisions
Qualification
Required
BA or BS in accounting or a related field
10+ years of experience providing financial statement auditing, tax, or consulting services within a public accounting firm
Experience serving Japanese businesses
Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Japanese
Reliable transportation for on-site client work
Ability to work evenings and weekends based on time of year and client demands
Preferred
CPA preferred
Company
GBQ Partners
A top tax, accounting and consulting firm based in Ohio with a reach and understanding that expands the globe, GBQ has empowered growth of our people, our communities, and our clients’ businesses since 1953.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
Business Journals
2023-04-13
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