Accounting Advisory Director

Summary

Join CFGI as a Director – Accounting Advisory and lead project teams, interact with clients and their Big 4 auditors on all aspects of engagements, including report writing, developing and managing client relationships, and business development. Take ownership of your career at CFGI and gain exposure to a wide range of industries and/or projects.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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