Director

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Chicago, IL, USA
Hybrid
Consulting • Financial Services
The Role
Director – Accounting Advisory
Directors at CFGI will work closely with ‘C-level’ management of Fortune 500, 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 client 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, debt raises).
·       Drive client deliverables 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).
·       Serve as a subject matter expert on projects related to new ASC accounting standards.
·       Lead process improvement projects and implementation of changes.
·       Mentor managers and consultants, acting as a moral and ethical 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 – CPA and/or MBA combined with solid accounting experience will be considered in lieu of a degree in Accounting.
·       12 plus years of experience in public accounting and/or industry accounting and/or finance.
·       Outstanding interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills and ability to assimilate easily into teams.
·       Strong technical skills and a working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting.
·       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.

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The Company
HQ: Boston, MA
916 Employees
Year Founded: 2000

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)

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