Finance & Accounting Advisory - Director

About this role

Director – Accounting Advisory

Directors at CFGI will work closely with ‘C-level’ management of FTSE 100, mid-cap and start-up companies. CFGI Directors lead project teams and interact with clients and their Big 4 auditors on all aspects of engagements, including report writing, developing and managing clients relationships, and business development.

Take ownership of your career at CFGI:

· Gain exposure to a wide range of industries and/or projects.

· Make a true business impact with your clients.

· Own projects from start to finish.

· Experience client interaction and thrive in a client-facing role.

· Be consistently challenged and learn through a collegial environment created from top tier experts hired within the firm.

· Enjoy the flexibility of office/remote/client site work locations (engagement specific).

· Create your own path.

· Enjoy what you do!

What you might expect:

· Interact with clients’ executive team and auditors, serving as a subject matter expert, leading clients through complex accounting issues and driving conclusions.

· Lead client engagement and own client delivery on operational due diligence for complex transactions (i.e. – IPO’s, acquisitions and divestitures, stock offerings and debt raises).

· Drive client deliverables of financial and regulatory information in accordance with regulatory requirements.

· Serve as a subject matter expert on projects related to new accounting standards.

· Lead process improvement projects and implementation of changes.

· Mentor senior managers, managers, and consultants, acting as a moral and ethical role model, fostering engagement team professional growth, and providing constructive and actionable feedback.

· Lead firm initiatives and identify areas for improvements.

· Play an active role in the firm’s recruiting efforts, client relationship building, and business development efforts.

Who you are

• ·       An undergraduate degree in Accounting – ACA, ACCA, CPA and/or MBA combined with solid accounting experience will be considered in lieu of a degree in accounting.
• ·       12+ years of experience in public accounting and/or industry accounting and/or finance.
• ·       Outstanding interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with an ability to assimilate easily into teams.
• ·       Strong technical skills and a working knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP and US GAAP.
• ·       Proactive in identifying client needs and effective in building a strong relationship with clients.
• ·       Highly organized and focused and demonstrates the ability to set overall engagement expectations and direction.
• ·       Effective analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• ·       Entrepreneurial nature, self-motivated, ethical, and dependable.
• ·       High energy with commitment to quality client service, focusing on ensuring positive resolutions to conflicts.
• ·       Consistently seek opportunities to enhance your skills by attending higher-level training, develop firm training materials and enhance overall firm knowledge base.