Finance & Accounting Advisory Director

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.