The 2018 Best Small Firms to Work For: MorganFranklin Consulting

Consulting Service Lines:  Financial Consulting, IT, Strategy, Financial and HR

MorganFranklin Consulting is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. What better way to celebrate than the No. 1 ranking on Consulting's annual Best Small Firms to Work For list? It's been six years since MorganFranklin last landed on the list—except this time it's a little different as the No. 1 firm. 

"We are reflective of our rich history and accomplishments to date and focused on making the next 20 years as successful as the first 20 years, says Chris Mann, Managing Partner of MorganFranklin. "This honor is a validation that our market strategy is working. Our professionals know that our success is truly tied to the success of our clients, and that the success of our clients is in some way tied to the value our great people deliver every day. This recognition reaffirms that our approach to client service is resonating." 

Mann says one of the big reasons for the firm's success is because MorganFranklin is an entrepreneurial firm that is 100 percent employee owned, a rarity in the consulting industry. He says the MorganFranklin team is energized and excited about the possibilities ahead. 

"We have a world-class client base that includes iconic global brands, innovate emerging growth companies, mission focused defense and civilian government agencies and many strong companies in the middle market," he says. "Our diverse service portfolio helps us serve those clients and address their most pressing challenges in a cross-functional and dynamic way. We also have a diverse group of leaders and professionals that bring a collaborative approach to client service, new business development and professional development."

Mann says the plan is to continue to focus on its core service areas, including technical accounting  and financial reporting, finance transformation and technology solutions while focusing on high growth opportunities such as digital and CIO Services. MorganFranklin will also continue its national expansion by extending its presence in the firm's newer locations—Atlanta, San Francisco, and New York, he says.

"With companies having access to significant capital in our current company, we look forward to supporting the transformational challenges that come with M&A activity and other transformational events," Mann says. "We are also energized by the Federal spending in key focus areas for us, including Financial Management and technology transformation. Our clients and prospects are taking on big and important challenges, and we are excited to collaborate with them and demonstrate the value we can provide." 

Were there any specific programs or initiatives that you think contributed to being a Best Small Firm to Work For? 

Mann: "There are several: The MorganFranklin Way is our collaborative, client-focused service model. It is at the heart of everything we do. We also established an internal Employee Engagement Committee (EEC) a number of years ago. The group of employees facilitates timely, relevant discussions among colleagues on ways to improve the business. They bring these ideas to leadership for engaging discussion, and we take advantage of these opportunities to strengthen our business. And, as an employee-owned company, every person has the opportunity to think and act like an owner every day."