Full-Time

Accounting Advisory

Director

Posted on 4/23/2024

CFGI

501-1,000 employees

Provides financial consulting and business transformation solutions

Consulting

Financial Services

Senior, Expert

Chicago, IL, USA

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Accounting
CPA and/or MBA
12+ years of experience in public accounting and/or industry accounting and/or finance
Strong technical skills in U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting
Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Proactive and effective in building strong client relationships
Highly organized and focused
Analytical and critical thinking abilities
Entrepreneurial nature, self-motivated, ethical, and dependable
Commitment to quality client service

Responsibilities

Interact with clients' executive team and auditors
Lead client engagement and delivery on operational due diligence for complex transactions
Drive client deliverables of financial and regulatory information in accordance with SEC and regulatory requirements
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
Lead firm initiatives and identify areas for improvements
Play an active role in recruiting efforts, client relationship building, and business development

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.

CFGI

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CFGI specializes in financial consulting services, offering accounting advisory, risk management, cybersecurity, and valuation, with a focus on robotic process automation for finance and accounting operations. The company also provides business transformation solutions.

Company Stage

Private

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2000

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 3%

1 year growth

↑ 1%

2 year growth

↑ 15%