The Role
The Manager leads accounting advisory projects, guiding teams through client interactions and financial deliverables, focusing on due diligence, compliance, and process improvements.
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Manager – Accounting Advisory
Managers at CFGI work closely with senior management of Fortune 500, mid-cap, and start-up companies. CFGI Managers 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:
· Integration with client’s senior management to solve complex accounting issues and for preparation of proposed resolutions.
· Review of work prepared by consultants on operational due diligence for complex transactions (i.e. – acquisitions and divestitures, stock offerings, debt raises, IPO’s).
· Review of consultants’ 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).
· Research and documentation projects related to new ASC accounting standards.
· Process improvement projects and implementation of changes.
· Lead and mentor consultants, acting as a role model, and providing creative solutions that enhance the consultant’s overall experience.
· Participate 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.
· Five to seven years of experience in public accounting and/or industry accounting/finance with a minimum of two years at a Big 4 firm (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, or PwC).
· Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with an 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 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.
Skills Required
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting or equivalent experience
- CPA and/or MBA preferred
- 5-7 years experience in public accounting or finance
- Minimum 2 years experience at a Big 4 firm
- Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
- Strong technical skills and knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting
- Proactive in identifying client needs
- Effective analytical and critical thinking abilities
- Commitment to quality client service
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The Company
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)
