Finance & Accounting Advisory – Consultant
Our consultants work as part of a team with other CFGI professionals, Big 4 auditors, and client management on all facets of the engagements, including analyzing financial information, interviewing client management, identifying key issues, report writing, participating in meetings, and developing a strong relationship with client management.
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:
- Preparation of operational due diligence for complex transactions (i.e. – acquisitions and divestitures, stock offerings, debt raises, IPO’s).
- Accounting projects focused on carving out business units/subsidiaries.
- Integration with client’s internal staff as a subject matter expert when it comes to operational senior accounting tasks or overall financial team support.
- Preparation of financial and regulatory information in accordance with SEC and regulatory requirements (i.e. – 10K’s, 10Q’s, S-1 and S-4 filings, audit coordination).
- Research & documentation projects related to new ASC accounting standards.
- Process improvement projects and implementation of changes.
What you must have:
- 2.5–5 years of experience in public accounting, accounting advisory, consulting, and/or corporate accounting/finance.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience at a Big 4 firm (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, or PwC).
What sets you apart:
- Experience applying U.S. GAAP through financial statement preparation, audit engagements, month-end close, financial reporting, or technical accounting research.
- Experience owning portions of accounting, audit, or finance-related workstreams and deliverables.
Nice to have:
- CPA license or active progress toward CPA certification.
- Exposure to SEC reporting and filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and S-1.
- Experience in one or more complex accounting areas (e.g., revenue recognition, leases, business combinations, or stock-based compensation).
Who thrives here:
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with an ability to assimilate easily into teams.
- Effective analytical and critical thinking abilities.
- Entrepreneurial nature, self-motivated, ethical, and dependable.
- High energy with commitment to quality client service.
Skills Required
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting or equivalent experience
- Two to five years of experience in public accounting and/or industry accounting/finance
- Strong technical skills and knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Effective analytical and critical thinking abilities
What We Do
CFGI is a unique and highly specialized financial consulting firm that is strategically positioned to help companies through a range of routine and complex business scenarios. As an extension of your corporate finance team, CFGI works alongside your internal staff, serving in a variety of roles – from technical accounting advisor to M&A support to Controller or CFO – and delivering seamless support services. Our key areas of expertise include: » Technical Consulting » Interim Management » Corporate Tax » Private Equity Services » Valuation » Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
