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.